scholarly journals Socio-demographic Factors, Dental Status, Oral Health Knowledge & Attitude, and Health-related Behaviors in Dental Visits Among 12-year-old Shenzhen Adolescents: a Multilevel Analysis

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jinfeng He ◽  
Bo Yuan ◽  
Shanyu Zhou ◽  
Shuyuan Peng ◽  
Ye Xu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Dental Status ◽  
Oral Health Knowledge ◽  
Dental Visits ◽  
Health Related Behaviors ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors

Abstract Background: Dental visits can provide education, prevention and treatment measures for teenagers, and help to form correct oral health knowledge and attitude. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of socio-demographic factors, dental status, oral health literacy, and health-related behaviors on dental visits in early 12-year-old adolescents.Methods: 953 subjects aged 12 in Longhua District of Shenzhen were investigated. The questionnaire and clinical examination were applied in schools, and two-level logistic regression models were constructed to interpret the effect of individual and contextual factors on Shenzhen adolescents' dental visits.Results: A total of 27.6% of the participants had not been to a dentist. After the multiple factors binary logistic regression analysis, it confirmed that the following variables: Shenzhen hukou (OR =2.133, 95% CI: 1.429-3.185)，moderate caries (OR =1.404, 95% CI: 1.022-1.928) and severe caries (OR =2.546, 95% CI: 1.461-4.437)，Angle Class II malocclusion( OR =1.703, 95% CI: 1.134-2.556), sometimes or never toothbrushing (OR =2.985, 95% CI: 1.491-5.975), Dental floss usage (OR =1.829, 95% CI: 1.250-2.677), having had a toothache within the last 12 months (OR =1.469, 95% CI: 1.086-1.986), high Knowledge attitude level (OR =1.570, 95% CI: 1.106-2.229), moderate Knowledge attitude level (OR =1.534, 95% CI: 1.073-2.193), were associated factors for dental visit experience.Conclusions: The dental visits of 12-year-old children in Longhua District of Shenzhen is affected by multi-dimensional factors. It is suggested that oral health education should be strengthened, good oral hygiene habits should be cultivated, and the needs and utilization of oral health services for non-Shenzhen adolescents should be paid attention to, so as to effectively improve the overall oral health level of adolescents.

scholarly journals Epidemiology and associated factors of gingivitis in adolescents in Guangdong Province, Southern China: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Weihua Fan ◽  
Conghua Liu ◽  
Yazhi Zhang ◽  
Zijing Yang ◽  
Jianbo Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Southern China ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Health Behaviours ◽  
Gingival Bleeding ◽  
Gingival Health ◽  
Oral Health Behaviours ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors

Abstract Background Gingivitis is the most prevalent form of periodontal disease in children and adolescents, being strongly associated to some socioeconomic factors and oral health behaviours. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of gingivitis and its association with socio-demographic factors and oral health-related behaviours in children aged 12–15 years in Guangdong, Southern China. Methods A total of 7680 children were sampled using an equal-sized, stratified, multistage, random sampling method and clinically examined between December 2015 and April 2016. A questionnaire on socio-demographic factors and oral health-related behaviours related to gingivitis was completed by each of the selected children. Gingival bleeding was recorded using the Community Periodontal Index probe, and children with a gingival bleeding positive score ≥ 10% were defined as having gingivitis. A multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed to assess the association between socio-demographic factors and gingivitis. All statistical tests were performed at a two-sided significance level of 0.05. Results The weighted prevalence of gingivitis among 12–15-year-old children was 29.6%, with 22.6% having localised gingivitis and 7.0% having generalised gingivitis. Age differences were observed in the prevalence of gingivitis, whereas urban-rural differences were not. According to the multivariate logistic regression analysis results, factors such as increasing age, being the only child, lack of regular annual dental check-up, and heavy dental calculus were significantly associated with higher prevalence of gingivitis. In addition, the association of gingivitis with these factors was inconsistent among the urban and rural areas. Conclusions Dental calculus and oral health behaviour were found to be important factors for maintaining the gingival health of children aged 12–15 years in Guangdong. Maintaining gingival health in children requires promoting positive oral health behaviours and regular dental prophylaxis.

Oral health knowledge and psychological determinants of oral health behavior of nursing students

2016 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 79-88 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joanne CY Chan ◽  
Luzy SH Chin
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Health Behavior ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression ◽  
Oral Health Behavior ◽  
Oral Health Knowledge ◽  
Psychological Determinants

This survey examined the oral health knowledge and psychological determinants of oral health behavior of 1019 undergraduate and postgraduate nursing students. Overall, most of the students perceived their oral health to be average, and their flossing and dental visiting frequencies were inadequate. Moreover, the students’ oral health knowledge was suboptimal, regardless of the type of study, and it was not significantly associated with oral health behavior. Binary logistic regression showed that toothbrushing self-efficacy and the type of study were both significantly associated with toothbrushing behavior. Furthermore, flossing self-efficacy and dental visiting self-efficacy were both significantly associated with flossing and dental visiting behaviors, respectively.

scholarly journals Relationship of Halitosis Concern with Oral Health Behaviors and Knowledge Among Myanmar People

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Ei Ei Aung ◽  
Akiko Oshiro ◽  
Takashi Zaitsu ◽  
Yoko Kawaguchi
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Behaviors ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Sample Population ◽  
Oral Health Knowledge ◽  
Oral Health Behaviors ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Age Range ◽  
Relationship Of

Objective: The objective of this study was to access the relationship of halitosis concern with oral health behaviors and knowledge among Myanmar people. Methods: This survey was conducted on 257 samples (93 males and 164 females) with the age range from 16 to 65 years old, in Yangon, Myanmar. All the participants filled a questionnaire focusing on halitosis concern, oral health behaviors, and oral health related knowledge. The correlation between halitosis concern and demographic factors, oral health behaviors, and knowledge were analyzed. Results: 91.8% (n=236) of the sample population with the average age of 32-year-old expressed concern about halitosis, and 65.4% have encountered another person’s bad breath. The participants that reported a concern about halitosis were married people (p<0.05). There is a significant relationship between halitosis concern and oral hygiene practice such as regular toothbrushing, use of toothbrush and toothpaste, less use of any form of tobacco and high oral health knowledge (p<0.05). Conclusion: This study showed that a person who concerns halitosis had better oral hygiene behaviors and oral health knowledge than those who do not a concern. The prevalence of halitosis concern was high, and there is a need to recommend taking proper halitosis measurements by professionals and to improve public knowledge about halitosis. It is essential to support best practices and empowerment for effective self-care.

scholarly journals Oral Health Knowledge, Attitude, and Approaches of Pre-Primary and Primary School Teachers in Mumbai, India

Scientifica ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ankita Mota ◽  
Kunal C. Oswal ◽  
Dipti A. Sajnani ◽  
Anand K. Sajnani
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Primary School Teachers ◽  
Oral Health Knowledge ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Children’S Oral Health

Background. School teachers have an internationally recognized potential role in school-based dental education and considerable importance has therefore been attributed to their dental knowledge. The objectives of this study were to determine the oral health related knowledge, attitudes, and approaches of pre-primary and primary school teachers in the city of Mumbai.Methods. The descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in the suburban regions of Mumbai using a self-administered questionnaire and involved 511 teachers.Results. Teachers demonstrated inappropriate or incomplete knowledge regarding children’s oral health. Only 53.2% knew that an individual has two sets of dentition. Moreover, only 45.4% of the teachers knew that a primary dentition consists of 20 teeth. Only 56.9% of the teachers asked their children to clean their mouth after snacking during school hours. 45.0% of the teachers were unaware of fluoridated tooth pastes whilst 78.9% of them were unaware of school water fluoridation programmes. Also, 54.8% of the teachers never discussed the oral health of children with their parents during parents meet.Conclusions. The studied school teachers demonstrated incomplete oral health knowledge, inappropriate oral practices, and unfavourable approaches to children’s oral health. There is a definite and immediate need for organized training of school teachers on basic oral health knowledge.

scholarly journals Oral health knowledge and oral health related quality of life of older adults

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
So Ran Kwon ◽  
Shirley Lee ◽  
Udochukwu Oyoyo ◽  
Seth Wiafe ◽  
Samantha De Guia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Oral Health Knowledge ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

scholarly journals Pengaruh Pengetahuan dan Perilaku Kesehatan Gigi dan Mulut terhadap Persepsi Permasalahan Gingiva Lansia di Unit Rehabilitasi Sosial Pucang Gading Kota Semarang

e-GIGI ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 303
Author(s):  
Milenda E. K. Asri ◽  
Astika W. Utomo ◽  
Ira A. Kusuma ◽  
Isniya Nosartika
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Periodontal Disease ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Multinomial Logistic Regression ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Oral Health Knowledge ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
Gingival Health

Abstract: Decrease of physical and cognitive conditions in the elderly makes them become risky for periodontal disease. Lack of knowledge and poor behavior of oral health are the main causes of periodontal disease. Gingival health problems can be detected in the elderly by observing the signs and symptoms of gingivitis. This study was aimed to analyze the influence of knowledge and behaviour of oral health on perception of gingival health problems in the elderly living at Unit Rehabilitasi Sosial (nursery home) Pucang Gading Semarang. This was an observational and analytical study with a cross-sectional design. Samples were 74 elderlies at Unit Rehabilitasi Sosial Pucang Gading Semarang, obtained by using the purposive sampling method. Data were collected by using questionnaire and were analyzed by using the Gamma and Somers’d test followed by multinomial logistic regression test. The results showed that most of the elderly at Pucang Gading Social Rehabilitation Unit had poor oral health knowledge and oral health behavior. Most elderlies had moderate perception of gingival problems. Multinomial logistic regression about the influence of knowledge and behaviour of oral health on perception of gingival health resulted in a p-value of 0.000 (p<0.05). In conclusion, there was a significant influence of knowledge and behavior of oral health on the perception of gingival problems in the elderly.Keywords: oral health knowledge; oral health behaviour; perception of gingival problem; elderly  Abstrak: Penurunan kondisi fisik dan kognitif pada lanjut usia (lansia) menyebabkan mereka lebih berisiko terkena penyakit periodontal. Kurangnya pengetahuan dan perilaku kesehatan gigi dan mulut merupakan salah satu penyebab utama terjadinya penyakit jaringan periodontal. Permasalahan kesehatan gingiva dapat dideteksi pada lansia dengan mengetahui tanda dan gejala gingivitis. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh pengetahuan dan perilaku kesehatan gigi dan mulut terhadap persepsi permasalahan gingiva lansia di Unit Rehabilitasi Sosial Pucang Gading Kota Semarang. Jenis penelitian ialah observasional analitik dengan desain potong lintang. Responden penelitian ini ialah 74 lansia yang tinggal di Unit Rehabilitasi Sosial Pucang Gading Kota Semarang yang memenuhi kriteria inklusi dan eksklusi diperoleh dengan metode purposive sampling. Pengambilan data dilakukan menggunakan kuesioner. Data dianalisis menggunakan uji Gamma & Somers’d dilanjutkan dengan uji regresi logistik multinomial. Hasil penelitian memperlihatkan bahwa lansia paling banyak memiliki pengetahuan dan perilaku kesehatan gigi dan mulut yang buruk serta persepsi permasalahan gingiva sedang. Hasil analisis uji regresi logistik multinomial mengenai pengaruh pengetahuan dan perilaku kesehatan gigi dan mulut terhadap persepsi permasalahan gingiva mendapatkan nilai p=0,000 (p<0,05). Simpulan penelitian ini ialah terdapat pengaruh bermakna dari pengetahuan dan perilaku kesehatan gigi dan mulut terhadap persepsi permasalahan gingiva pada lanjut usia.Kata kunci: pengetahuan kesehatan gigi dan mulut; perilaku kesehatan gigi dan mulut; persepsi permasalahan gingiva; lanjut usia (lansia)

scholarly journals Knowledge and Oral Health Related Behaviour Among Visually Impared Subjects in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wondwossen Fantaye ◽  
Abdela Nur ◽  
Getachew Kifle ◽  
Fasikawit Engida
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Visual Impairment ◽  
Visually Impaired ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Addis Ababa ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Capital City ◽  
Oral Health Knowledge ◽  
Health Related

Abstract Background: Oral health is a global issue. It has an enormous impact on the overall health and well-being of an individual. In addition, many studies indicate visual impairment as one of the constraints for proper maintenance of oral hygiene. However, little is known about visually impaired individuals' oral health knowledge and behavior in Ethiopia, Specifically in Addis Ababa. Therefore, this study is conducted to assess the oral health knowledge and related behaviors among participants with visual impairment in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Methods: The study was carried out at the Ethiopian National Association for the blind, located in Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia. Convenience sampling was used from the visually impaired library attendees' in the blind association. Sixty-five individuals, of which 46 males and 19 females, agreed to take part in the study. Of these, 30.8% had partial and 69.2% total visual impairment.Results: 61.3% with totally and 72% with partially visually impaired scored high in the knowledge of caries causes respectively. The use of tooth brushing was confirmed by 42.2% with totally and 25% with partially visually impaired. The use of Traditional chewing sticks was confirmed by 57.7% with totally and 30% with partially visually impaired individuals. Moreover, both (Toothbrush & Traditional chewing stick) was used by 35.5% totally and 55% partially visually impaired individuals, respectively.Conclusions: The study showed the awareness about the causes of Dental Caries among the visually impaired was high. However, the majority of them had a significant misconception about the causes of dental caries.

scholarly journals The prevalence and risk factors of Early Childhood Caries among 3-year-old children in Wenzhou

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liqin Mei ◽  
Zhiyuan Wei ◽  
Qiao Li ◽  
Xiping Wang
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Early Childhood ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Early Childhood Caries ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge Level ◽  
Oral Health Knowledge ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Childhood Caries

Abstract Background This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and risk factors of Early Childhood Caries (ECC) among 3-year-old children in Wenzhou China. Methods Kindergarten children aged 3 were recruited using a stratified cluster sampling method. Dental examinations were conducted by one trained dentist, and oral health-related data were collected. Examinations were surface-specific for dental caries, following World Health Organization (WHO) criteria. Bivariate tests and logistic regression models were used to assess the association between ECC and different risk factors. Results A total of 693 children were recruited for the study, and 445 completed the dental examination. Among the 445 children, the prevalence of ECC was 59.8%. The mean decayed, missing, and filled primary teeth (dmft) was 2.9, and of the total dmft, only 6.3% were filled. The mean decayed, missing, and filled primary surface (dmfs) was 4.9. Logistic regression analyses identified age and parents’ oral health knowledge level were associated with the experience of ECC (P<0.05). Conclusions A higher prevalence of ECC was observed and most of the carious teeth were untreated. The experience of ECC was related to age and parents’ oral health knowledge level.

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