Factors affecting oral health determinants in female university students: a cross-sectional survey in Saudi Arabia

2017 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Najla S. Dar-Odeh ◽  
Fatimah Ali Aleithan ◽  
Ahmad A. Alnazzawi ◽  
Mohammad H. Al-Shayyab ◽  
Shaden O. Abu-Hammad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
University Students ◽  
Health Risk ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Smoking History ◽  
Health Determinants ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Dental Attendance

AbstractObjectiveThis study aims at investigating factors affecting oral health patterns, attitudes and health risk behaviors among female university students.MethodsAn online questionnaire was distributed to female university students in Al Madinah in the western region of Saudi Arabia. Students were requested to answer questions on demographic data, oral hygiene practices, dental attendance, smoking history, practice of sports and body weight and height.ResultsTwo hundred and fourteen students participated with age range of 18–31 years (mean = 21.64 ± 1.72 years). Oral hygiene habits were reported by a percentage of 97.2%, 34.6%, 30.8% and 19.2% who used a tooth brush, dental floss, mouthwash, and a miswak (a teeth cleaning twig made from theSalvadora persicatree), respectively. The only factor that was significantly associated with a good oral hygiene level was a university major of non-healthcare specialties (p = 0.009).ConclusionIt is concluded that female university students use various oral hygiene methods, however, dental attendance is poor and a number of health risk factors are noticed like smoking, lack of practicing sport and unhealthy body mass index (BMI).

scholarly journals Oral Health Status, Oral Hygiene Practices, and Factors Affecting Dental Treatment Utilization among Pregnant Women in Dubai

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 320-328
Author(s):  
Sosham John ◽  
Hamda Sultan AlMesmar
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Dental Treatment ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Treatment Utilization ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Dental Visits ◽  
Hygiene Practices ◽  
Dental Attendance

<b><i>Objective:</i></b> Oral health is an integral part of preventive healthcare for pregnant women. This study aimed to determine the oral health problems and oral hygiene practices and identify the factors affecting dental treatment utilization among a representative population of pregnant women in Dubai. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> A cross-sectional study was conducted using data from anonymous structured questionnaires filled by 1,450 pregnant women attending primary health centers across different geographical locations in Dubai. <b><i>Results:</i></b> Of the 1,450 women, 97.8% brushed at least once a day. At least one dental problem during pregnancy was reported by 49.9%, but dental attendance during pregnancy was only 17.4%. Factors associated with dental visits were nationality, previous pregnancy, oral health problems, brushing habits, routine dental visits, and professional advice on oral care. The odds of dental attendance increase for UAE national women by 1.48, women who had other children before the current pregnancy by 1.35, those having oral health problems by 1.85, those who brush more than once a day by 1.51, those who visited the dentist routinely at least once a year by 1.92, and those who received oral health education by 2.82. The most cited reasons for not going to the dentist were no perceived dental problem (51.8%) and concerns regarding the safety of dental treatment during pregnancy (33.9%). <b><i>Discussion/Conclusion:</i></b> In spite of acceptable oral hygiene practices, a significant number of pregnant women (49.9%) experience dental problems. However, only a few women (17.4%) visit the dentist during their pregnancy. It is critical to design and implements strategic oral health programs for pregnant women in Dubai.

scholarly journals Oral health behavior and attitudes among students of health and non-health oriented studies

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-34
Author(s):  
Suada Branković ◽  
Seila Cilovic-Lagarija ◽  
Aida Pilav ◽  
Adisa Peštek-Ahmetagić ◽  
Mediha Selimović-Dragaš ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Behavior ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Oral Health Behavior ◽  
Dental Attendance ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Health Studies ◽  
Inadequate Nutrition

Introduction: Unhealthy behavior such as neglecting to brush and floss, using tobacco and alcohol, and inadequate nutrition can adversely affect dental health. The frequency of dental visits is also of great importance in the early detection of different oral disorders. Our aim was to assess oral health behavior and attitudes among students of the 1st year of  two health and non-health oriented studies of University of Sarajevo. Methods: We included 119 students of the 1st year of Faculty of Health Studies and 108 students of the 1st year of Faculty of Architecture of the University of Sarajevo. A self-administered questionnaire was used, comprising demographic data, data on oral hygiene habits, dental attendance pattern, a number of extracted teeth as well as problems with the appearance, comfort, and social life due to teeth problems. Results: Faculty of Architecture students significantly more often visit their dentist (χ2 = 24.174, df = 5, p = 0.00). Faculty of Health Studies students have significantly more extracted teeth (χ2 = 35.54, df = 4, p = 0.001). Dental health habits were significantly better at the students Faculty of Architecture (χ2 = 16.391, df = 2, p = 0.001). No significant difference between the groups about about avoiding encounters due to teeth and dentures problems. Conclusion: Oral health related attitudes may be better in students of non-health oriented studies, however, these results have to be confirmed by more investigations and larger studies.

scholarly journals Comparison of oral hygiene practices and oral health problems among smoker and non-smoker male adolescents in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 106-111 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hatim Al-Qurashi ◽  
Majed Al-Farea ◽  
Theeb Al-Qurai ◽  
Mohammed Al-Kadi ◽  
Bassam Al-Bassam ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Eastern Province ◽  
Male Adolescents ◽  
Hygiene Practices

Self-reported Oral Health Knowledge, DMFT status and Oral Hygiene Practices among University students

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (6) ◽  
pp. 1152-1157
Author(s):  
M. A. Abdulsalam ◽  
N A Alsewaiq ◽  
S. A. Hamza ◽  
A.U. Y. Syed ◽  
M. A. Ahmed ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
University Students ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Science Students ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Oral Health Knowledge ◽  
Hygiene Practices ◽  
Significant Difference

Aim: To assess dental caries knowledge, DMFT status and oral hygiene practices among Science and Non-science University students. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted through a questionnaire that contained sociodemographic information, questions about oral health knowledge (OHK) assessed on Likert scale (strongly agree, agree, disagree, strongly disagree). Questions about dental caries, teeth extracted due to caries, and filled teeth while the fourth section questions were about oral hygiene practices (OHP). Data were processed using SPSS (version 21) with significance level of p≤0.050. Results: Four hundred (400) students participated in current study in which 190 students were from science (medicine and pharmacy) and 210 from non-science (education and arts) colleges. Male and female ratio were 185(46.3%) and 215(53.8%) respectively. Overall, oral health knowledge status was demonstrated as non-significant by both science and non-science students except for question regarding transmission of dental caries. A significant difference was observed between gender (p=0.016) for all questions except question 2 (bacteria is the cause of tooth decay). In addition, a significant difference were observed between urban and rural students (p=0.037) for question 2. No significant difference were observed for decayed, extracted teeth and oral hygiene practices between science and non-science students.. Conclusion: Statistically no significant difference in status of knowledge, decayed and missing teeth and oral hygiene practices was observed between science and non-science students, except for filled teeth. However differences among genders and urban/rural was noted. Keywords: Dental caries, Oral health practice, Science, Non-science, University students

scholarly journals Effectiveness of School Oral Health Screening and Factors Affecting Dental Attendance Among Female Primary School Children in Saudi Arabia

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 63-68
Author(s):  
Shreyas Tikare ◽  
Nabeeh A. AlQahtani ◽  
Alezi Braimoh Eroje ◽  
Khadeeja Maleh AlQahtani ◽  
Jawaher Ahmad Assiri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
School Children ◽  
Dental Treatment ◽  
Health Screening ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Oral Health Education ◽  
Dental Attendance ◽  
Dental Clinics ◽  
Dental Screening

Objectives: School dental screening and referral is a dental public health measure that helps children with oral health problems to come in contact with dental services. Recent studies have failed to demonstrate the effectiveness of school screening programs in stimulating dental attendance. The objective of the present study is to assess the effectiveness of school oral health screening in stimulating dental attendance and factors affecting dental attendance among female primary school children in Saudi Arabia. Methodology: A multistage cluster random sampling method was used in which the unit of randomization was the school. All children were given comprehensive oral health education followed by oral screening. Oral health referrals to visit dental clinic were given to children needing any dental treatment. The parents were contacted by telephone two months after oral health referral and information on child’s dental attendance and reasons for failing to attend dental clinics was collected according to predetermined set of questions and the data was subjected to statistical analysis. Results: A total of 1,035 female school children aged 6 to 12 years received oral health education at school followed by dental screening. Only 211 (23.8%) children attended dental clinics after receiving oral health referrals. The most important reason for not attending the dental clinic was difficulty for working parents to take time off (41.2%) followed by logistic problems (20.4%) and some parents thought dental treatment was not important since there was no pain (9.7%). The least perceived barriers were cost of dental treatment (3.6%), difficulty in taking leave from school (3%), and school exams (3%). Conclusions: School oral health screening and referrals have been found to be ineffective at stimulating dental attendance. Parental factors like ‘lack of time’ and ‘logistic problems’ for taking their child to the dentist were found to be major factors affecting dental attendance. Methods to improve parent’s awareness regarding oral health of children and alternative choices to ensure adequate dental care to vulnerable children needs to be explored.

scholarly journals The Role of Applied Behavior Analysis to Improve Knowledge on Oral Hygiene Practices among Cooperative Autistic Children: A Cross-Sectional Study from Jazan, Saudi Arabia

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Hytham N. Fageeh ◽  
Manawar A. Mansour ◽  
Hatim Y. Thubab ◽  
Mohammed B. Jarab ◽  
Ahmed Y. Juraybi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Behavior Analysis ◽  
Applied Behavior Analysis ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Autistic Children ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Hygiene Practices

Objective. To assess the effectiveness of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to improve knowledge regarding oral hygiene practices among cooperative autistic children. Materials and Methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 15 children between the age group of 6–12 years and their parents who were randomly chosen from a special care autistic school in Jazan, Saudi Arabia. A mobile application was custom designed and programmed with videos on oral hygiene. A close-ended questionnaire comprising 14 questions for the cooperative autistic children and 21 questions for their parents was designed to assess their knowledge in relation to oral health and hygiene. After four weeks, a questionnaire-based knowledge assessment was conducted. The mean knowledge score was then calculated for children and their parents and compared using paired sample t-test. Results. Poor knowledge regarding oral hygiene practices was revealed among the study participants. The estimated mean score among the children was 4.73 before the intervention, which significantly increased to 9.0. The estimated mean score for the parents was 9.3 before intervention and 14.6 after four weeks’ period ( P < 0.0001 ). Conclusion. The application of ABA using avatars and delivered through videos can significantly improve knowledge regarding oral health hygiene among cooperative autistic children.

scholarly journals Frequency of headache among university students and its effect on daily living activities

2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 535-538
Author(s):  
Ruhsen Öcal ◽  
Ilkin Iyigündogdu ◽  
Nazli Gursoy Kirnap ◽  
Irem Talu ◽  
Defne Alkislar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
University Students ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Common Symptom ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Characteristic Features

Background & Objective: Headache is a common symptom in the general population. The aim of this study was to investigate the frequency of headache among a university students population in Ankara, Turkey; and to evaluate the factors affecting the headache and the effect of headache on students’ quality of life. Methods: A face-to-face questionnaire was applied to all participants in the study. In the questionnaire, demographic data, personal background and family history of the participants as well as the presence of headache were collected. The characteristic features of the headache, accompanying symptoms and medication use for the headache were evaluated. The 36-Item Short Form Survey (SF-36), Beck depression and Beck anxiety scales were administered to all participants. Results: Three hundred and sixty six university students participated in the study. Three hundred and thirty one participants (90.4%) had experienced headache at least once in their lifetime. Headache was more common in women (p˂0.01). Depression was found in 135 (36.9%) students with the Beck depression scale, and anxiety was found in 236 (64.5%) students with the Beck anxiety scale. There was no relationship between depression or anxiety and the presence of headache (p>0.05). Emotional role difficulties, social function, pain and general health scores were significantly lower on SF-36 in the group with headache (p˂0.05) than without headache. Conclusion: Headache adversely affects the quality of life and is a common symptom among university students, independent of depression and anxiety.

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