scholarly journals Development and Validation of Oral Health Knowledge, Attitude and Behavior Questionnaire among Indian Adults

Medicina ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 58 (1) ◽  
pp. 68
Author(s):  
Siddharthan Selvaraj ◽  
Nyi Nyi Naing ◽  
Nadiah Wan-Arfah ◽  
Mohmed Isaqali Karobari ◽  
Anand Marya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Item Response ◽  
Indian Population ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge Domain ◽  
Oral Health Promotion ◽  
Oral Health Knowledge ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Behavior Domain

Background and objectives: The Indian population faces numerous challenges to attain better oral hygiene due to a lack of oral health literacy. For the past 10 years, the prevalence of dental-related conditions in India has become a considerable problem in every state of India. A health-education-based oral health promotion strategy will be an ideal choice for the Indian population instead of endorsing conventional oral health promotion. The use of unsuitable tools to measure may lead to misleading and vague findings that might result in a flawed plan for cessation programs and deceitful effectiveness. Therefore, the research aimed to develop and validate an instrument that can assess the oral health knowledge, attitude and behavior (KAB) of adults in India. Materials and Methods: This study was carried among adults in India, who live in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. A questionnaire was fabricated and then validated using content, face, as well as construct. The knowledge domain was validated using item response theory analysis (IRT), whereas exploratory factor analysis (EFA) was used to validate the behavior domain and attitude. Results: Four principal sections, i.e., knowledge, attitude, demography and behavior, were used to fabricate a questionnaire following validation. Following analysis of item response theory on the knowledge domain, all analyzed items in the domain were within the ideal range of difficulty and discrimination. The Kaiser–Meyer–Olkin measure of sampling adequacy was 0.65 for the attitude and 0.66 for the behavior domain. A Bartlett’s test of sphericity was conducted and demonstrated that outcomes for both domains were highly significant (p < 0.001). The factor analysis resulted in three factors with a total of eight items in the attitude domain and three factors with a total of seven items in the behavior domain depicting satisfactory factor loading (>0.3). Across the three factors, i.e., knowledge, attitude and behavior, internal consistency reliability was tested using Cronbach’s alpha, and the values obtained were 0.67, 0.87, 0.67, and 0.88, respectively. Conclusions: The findings of this study that assessed validity and reliability showed that the developed questionnaire had an acceptable psychometric property for measuring oral health KAB among adults in India.

Making a Case for Formal School-Based Oral Health Promotion: Oral Health Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Pupils in Ibadan, Nigeria

2017 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
pp. 99-105 ◽  
Author(s):  
Folake B. Lawal ◽  
Juliana O. Taiwo
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Oral Health Promotion ◽  
Oral Health Knowledge ◽  
Oral Health Education ◽  
School Based ◽  
Formal School

Background Providing evidence for institution of school-based oral health promotion programs is paramount in developing countries, due to increasing unmet dental needs impacting on quality of life of children. Aim To evaluate oral health knowledge, attitude and practices (KAP) of pupils in a country lacking formal school oral health promotion. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among 1,297 pupils in randomly selected primary schools in one city. Information on oral health KAP were obtained using interviewer-administered questionnaire. Responses to questions were graded, standardized, and data analyzed using SPSS. Results The mean age was 10.6 (±1.7) years. Mean KAP percentage scores were 18.1 (±5.0)%, 18.3 (±4.9)%, and 17.3 (±12.8)%, respectively. Older age, male gender, and previous dental consultations were significantly associated with higher KAP scores. Those who had been educated informally about oral health had higher mean KAP scores ( p = .013, p < .001, and p < .001, respectively). Previous oral health education and consultation with dentists were significant predictors of higher oral health practice scores. Conclusion Poor oral health KAP exists among the pupils. Those who had consulted the dentist or had oral health education had better KAP. These findings reinforce the need for formal school-based oral health promotion.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of Oral Health Promotion Program for Persons with Severe Mental Illness: A Cluster Randomized Controlled Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mei-Wen Kuo ◽  
Shu-Hui Yeh ◽  
Heng-Ming Chang ◽  
Po-Ren Teng
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Dental Plaque ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Health Promotion Program ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Oral Health Promotion ◽  
Oral Health Knowledge ◽  
Promotion Program

Abstract Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of a composite oral health promotion program designed to reduce dental plaque among persons with severe mental illness in a psychiatric institution. Methods: A cluster randomized controlled study was carried out in chronic psychiatric wards of a general hospital in central Taiwan. Sixty-eight eligible male individuals admitted to 2 wards were randomly assigned to an experimental and a control group. Participants in the experimental group underwent an oral health promotion program that consisted of biweekly group education sessions, and a 12-week individual behavioral modification for oral hygiene course. The participants in the control group received usual care only. Dental plaque (measured by the Plaque Control Index) was examined by a single dentist before and after the experiment. Each participant responded to a questionnaire regarding oral health knowledge, attitude and behavior before and after the experiment. Results: Fifty-eight individuals completed the study. Before the experiment, the plaque index was similar between the intervention group (68.9; N=27) and the control group (69.8; N=31). After the experiment, the plaque index was significantly better in the intervention group than in the control group (42.6 vs. 61.8; P<0.001). Participants in the intervention group also demonstrated better oral health knowledge, attitude and behavior than those in the control group after the experiment. Conclusions: A composite oral health promotion program using both group education and individual behavioral methods over a 12-week period was effective in both reducing dental plaque and improving the oral health knowledge of persons with severe mental illness in the institution.

scholarly journals Implementation of a behavioural change intervention to enhance oral health behaviours in elite athletes: a feasibility study

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. e000759
Author(s):  
Julie Gallagher ◽  
Paul Ashley ◽  
Ian Needleman
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Elite Athletes ◽  
Behavioural Change ◽  
Research Centre ◽  
Elite Sport ◽  
Oral Health Promotion ◽  
Oral Health Knowledge ◽  
Bleeding Score

BackgroundPoor oral health of elite athletes is common and is associated with negative performance impacts. There is a need for oral health promotion strategies that are effective within the elite sport environment.AimTo develop, implement and evaluate a pragmatic oral health promotion intervention that integrated the capability, opportunity, motivation and behaviour model of behavioural change into the knowledge transfer system for effective implementation of preventive interventions.MethodsRepeated measures study. Athletes and support team together viewed one 10 min presentation and three 90 s information films. Athletes alone received oral health screening, personalised advice and an oral health toolkit. Outcome measures included: (1) oral health knowledge, athlete-reported performance impacts (Oslo Sports Trauma Research Centre, OSTRC score), use of oral hygiene aids, gingival inflammation (bleeding) score, recorded at baseline, 4–6 weeks and 12–16 weeks and (2) athlete feedback.ResultsWe recruited 62 athletes; 44 (71%) male and 58 (93.5%) white British, 55 (88.7%) athletes completed the study. Mean knowledge score improved from 5.69 (1.59) to 6.93 (1.32) p<0.001. Mean OSTRC score reduced from 8.73 (14.54) to 2.73 (11.31) p<0.001. Athlete use of prescription strength fluoride toothpaste increased from 8 (12.9%) to 45 (80.4%) p<0.001. Athlete-reported use of interdental cleaning aids at least 2–3 x week increased from 10 (16.2%) to 21 (34%) p=0.013. Bleeding score remained unchanged.ConclusionThis behavioural change intervention was successfully implemented within different elite sport environments. It was associated with an increase in athlete oral health knowledge, enhanced oral health behaviour, a reduction in self-reported performance impacts and high participant retention.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude and Behavior Towards Oral Health Care Among Parents / Caregivers of Children with Disabilities in Qatar

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (10) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Children With Disabilities ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Oral Health Care ◽  
Education Level ◽  
Oral Health Promotion ◽  
Oral Health Knowledge ◽  
And Behaviors ◽  
And Behavior

Background: Parents/ caregivers oral health knowledge, attitude and behaviors can either facilitate or hinder their child’s oral health care or oral heath promoting behaviors. The perspective of parents/caregivers has a significant bearing on the oral health, particularly for the disabled children. Objective: To assess the knowledge, attitude and behavior towards oral health care among of parents/ caregivers of children with disabilities and to evaluate the association between education level and oral health knowledge, attitude and behaviors. Methods: This cross-sectional, questionnaire based, descriptive study was carried out among parents/ caregivers of children with disabilities, who attended 8 Special Needs schools in Doha, Qatar. Data was analyzed using Spearman’s test and Kruskal-Wallis test. Results: Majority of the parents/caregivers knew that oral health affects general health and recognized that inadequate tooth brushing caused tooth decay. The mean knowledge, attitude and behavior scores were 7.81, 3.61 and 2.91 respectively. Highly significant correlation was found between parents’/ caregivers’ knowledge and attitude (p<. 001) as well as parents’/caregivers’ knowledge and behavior (p<. 004). Knowledge, attitude and behavior scores were significantly associated with education level. Conclusion: Parents/caregivers of children with disabilities possess good oral health knowledge, very positive attitude and favorable behavior towards their child’s oral health. Education plays an essential role in shaping their knowledge, behavior and attitude with regard to their child’s oral health care and should be taken into consideration while designing Oral Health Promotion programs.

scholarly journals Oral Health Promotion Program for Persons With Severe Mental Illness: A Cluster Randomized Controlled Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mei-Wen Kuo ◽  
Shu-Hui Yeh ◽  
Heng-Ming Chang ◽  
Po-Ren Teng
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Dental Plaque ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Health Promotion Program ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Oral Health Promotion ◽  
Oral Health Knowledge ◽  
Promotion Program

Abstract ObjectiveTo evaluate the effectiveness of a composite oral health promotion program designed to reduce dental plaque among persons with severe mental illness in a psychiatric institution.MethodsA cluster randomized controlled study was carried out in chronic psychiatric wards of a general hospital in central Taiwan. Sixty-eight eligible male individuals admitted to 2 wards were randomly assigned to an experimental and a control group. Participants in the experimental group underwent an oral health promotion program that consisted of biweekly group education sessions, and a 12-week individual behavioral modification for oral hygiene course. The participants in the control group received usual care only. Dental plaque (measured by the Plaque Control Index) was examined by a single dentist before and after the experiment. Each participant responded to a questionnaire regarding oral health knowledge, attitude and behavior before and after the experiment.ResultsFifty-eight individuals completed the study. Before the experiment, the plaque index was similar between the intervention group (68.9; N=27) and the control group (69.8; N=31). After the experiment, the plaque index was significantly better in the intervention group than in the control group (42.6 vs. 61.8; P<0.001). Participants in the intervention group also demonstrated better oral health knowledge, attitude and behavior than those in the control group after the experiment. ConclusionsA composite oral health promotion program using both group education and individual behavioral methods over a 12-week period was effective in both reducing dental plaque and improving the oral health knowledge of persons with severe mental illness in the institution. Trial registration: This study was retrospectively registered in Clinicaltrials.gov, with number NCT04464941, dated 7/7/2020. http://register.clinicaltrials.gov/RD103035018.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of oral health promotion program for persons with severe mental illness: a cluster randomized controlled study

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mei-Wen Kuo ◽  
Shu-Hui Yeh ◽  
Heng-Ming Chang ◽  
Po-Ren Teng
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Dental Plaque ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Health Promotion Program ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Oral Health Promotion ◽  
Oral Health Knowledge ◽  
Promotion Program

Abstract Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of a composite oral health promotion program designed to reduce dental plaque among persons with severe mental illness in a psychiatric institution. Methods A cluster randomized controlled study was carried out in chronic psychiatric wards of a general hospital in central Taiwan. Sixty-eight eligible male individuals admitted to 2 wards were randomly assigned to an experimental and a control group. Participants in the experimental group underwent an oral health promotion program that consisted of biweekly group education sessions, and a 12-week individual behavioral modification for oral hygiene course. The participants in the control group received usual care only. Dental plaque (measured by the Plaque Control Index) was examined by a single dentist before and after the experiment. Each participant responded to a questionnaire regarding oral health knowledge, attitude and behavior before and after the experiment. Results Fifty-eight individuals completed the study. Before the experiment, the plaque index was similar between the intervention group (68.9; N = 27) and the control group (69.8; N = 31). After the experiment, the plaque index was significantly better in the intervention group than in the control group (42.6 vs. 61.8; P < 0.001). Participants in the intervention group also demonstrated better oral health knowledge, attitude and behavior than those in the control group after the experiment. Conclusions A composite oral health promotion program using both group education and individual behavioral methods over a 12-week period was effective in both reducing dental plaque and improving the oral health knowledge of persons with severe mental illness in the institution. Trial registration: This study was retrospectively registered in Clinicaltrials.gov, with number NCT04464941, dated 7/7/2020. https://register.clinicaltrials.gov/RD103035018.

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