scholarly journals Oral health literacy and its determinants among adults in Southeast Iran

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (03) ◽  
pp. 439-442 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tayebeh Malek Mohammadi ◽  
Mahsa Malekmohammadi ◽  
Hamid Reza Hajizamani ◽  
Shahla Ayobi Mahani
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Dental School ◽  
Background Information ◽  
Oral Health Literacy ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Literacy Level ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Literacy Level

ABSTRACT Objective: The present study aimed to assess oral health literacy level and its related factors among adult patients visiting Kerman Dental School. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in Kerman Dental School clinic, among the first-time adult visitors. Individuals were selected randomly from volunteers who signed study consent forms. Background information and oral health literacy levels were acquired through the oral health literacy-adult questionnaire. Statistical analysis including the Chi-square test and independent t-test served for statistical evaluation of the study data. Results: Participants were 264 adults which consisted of 72.3% women and the mean age of 37 ± 8 years old. The mean oral health literacy score was 12.07 (out of 17), and 62.5% of the participants had an adequate oral health literacy level. There was a significant relationship between oral health literacy scores with gender, high level of education, and oral health behavior. Conclusion: The study participants had a good level of oral health literacy which can be correlated with their educational status and oral health information sources. An oral health educational program for less educated people is recommended.

scholarly journals Measurement of Oral Health Literacy Level Among Bangladeshi Adults Seeking Dental Care and Its Relationship With Socio-demographic Characteristics

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 34-39 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shaikh Zakir Mahmud ◽  
Mohammad Shoheilul Amin ◽  
Monowar Ahmad Tarafder ◽  
Sarder Mahmud Hossain
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Dental Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Oral Health Literacy ◽  
Eligibility Criteria ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Literacy Level ◽  
Literacy Level

Background: The important role of socio-economical factors in oral health and disease has been identified. Oral health literacy is associated with inaccurate knowledge about preventive measures such as proper brushing, dental care visits and oral health-related quality of life. Like general health literacy, oral health literacy incorporates the capacity a person has to learn and use information about oral health in making decisions about their oral health. Objective: This analytic type of cross sectional study was conducted to measure the Oral Health literacy Level (OHLL) and its relationship with socio-demographic characteristics among Bangladeshi adults seeking dental care.Materials and Methods: A total 100 subjects attended at the out patient's Dental Department of Ibrahim General Hospital-Mirpur for routine dental checkup over a period of six months from August 2014 to January 2015 fulfilled the eligibility criteria were selected consecutively. Pre-tested semi structured interviewer administrated questionnaires were used to collect the information. Cross tabulations and associations were determined by using the Chi-square test where applicable.Results: The mean oral health literacy score was 15.51 out of 30 and SD ±4.806 with 7% of respondents had very poor OHLL, 49% had poor OHLL, 41% had fair and 3% had excellent oral health literacy level. Oral health literacy level found more in age group of 30-39 years. The majority of excellent oral health literacy level was from graduate and above group. In addition, patients' sex, marital status and occupation were significantly associated with oral health literacy level as the P-values were 0.008, 0.002 and 0.021 respectively.Conclusion: Patients with inadequate oral health literacy were consistently more likely to report poor oral health than patients with adequate literacy skills. Future studies are needed to determine whether this framework is supported by empirical data and leads to improvements in oral health and reductions in health disparities.Anwer Khan Modern Medical College Journal Vol. 7, No. 1: Jan 2016, P 34-39

scholarly journals Do undergraduate Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM) students with adequate oral health literacy have better oral health status?

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Azlan Jaafar ◽  
Normaliza Ab Malik ◽  
Aws Hashim Ali Al-Kadhim
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Oral Health Literacy ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Undergraduate University Students ◽  
The Mean

Oral health literacy is the ability of an individual in making an appropriate decision to achieve optimum oral health. This study aimed to assess the oral health literacy and oral health status of undergraduate university students. This is a cross sectional study conducted among students from various faculties in USIM. A written consent was obtained before the administration of OHLI-M questionnaire via Google form. Oral examination was conducted after completing the questionnaire. A descriptive data analysis was performed to determine the adequacy of oral health literacy and oral health status among the students. A total of 280 students participated in this study. The mean age was 22 years old (SD=1.17) with the majority of them being female (82.1%) and coming from urban residences (57.1%). The prevalence of dental caries and periodontal disease was 58.9% (95% CI= 53.2 to 64.6) and 13.2% (95% CI= 9.6 to 17.1) respectively. Students with adequate oral health literacy had better oral health status. Those with inadequate oral health literacy had a high percentage of dental caries.

scholarly journals Action Taken in Managing Dental Health of Children due to Mother’s Oral Health Literacy Level

2019 ◽  
Vol 53 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gilang R. Sabdho Wening ◽  
Karunia Nurensa ◽  
Taufan Bramantoro ◽  
Fidelia Kartikasari ◽  
Muhammad Faisal
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Childbearing Age ◽  
Oral Health Literacy ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Literacy Level ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Literacy Level ◽  
Dental Care Needs

Background. The index of dental care needs of children from year to year tend to increase as shown in the results of the National Basic Health Research (Riskesdas). Children are individuals who still need the involvement of parents, especially mothers, in determining the attitudes and actions they will take to manage their dental health. Methods. This study is a cross-sectional research in which a total of 108 women of childbearing age were randomly selected. An assessment was carried out on the actions taken by the mother in managing her child’s dental health using the HU-DBI instrument (Hiroshima University Dental Behavioral Inventory), and Health Literacy in Dentistry (HeLD), to see the relationship with the level of dental health literacy they have. Results. There was a significant difference in the aspect of understanding, in different decision making (p=0.044) between the group of mothers who had a low HeLD score (3.52±0.77) and the group of mothers who had a high HeLD score (3.70±0.46). Conclusion. The results showed that the aspects of understanding, ability to receive-treat-translate dental health information, and literacy level would lead to different actions in managing children’s dental health.

scholarly journals Assessment of Oral Health Literacy and Its Relationship with Oral Health Related Behaviour and Socioeconomic Status Among Students of A University in Chennai City

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 739-746
Author(s):  
R. Kesavan ◽  
Ramachandra Prabhakar ◽  
Preetha Chaly ◽  
R. Saravanan ◽  
A. Vinita Mary
Keyword(s):  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Low Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Oral Health Literacy ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Related ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Health Related Behaviour ◽  
Chennai City

Health literacy is the ability of a person to understand instructions on prescription, appointment cards, health education pamphlets, doctor’s directions and consent forms. A common reason for misunderstanding health instructions may be the patient’s low health literacy skills. Therefore the present study was conducted with the aim of assessing the oral health literacy and its association with socioeconomic status and Oral health related behaviour among University students in Chennai City. A descriptive cross sectional study was conducted among 362 students of a private University in Chennai City. The subjects were selected using stratified random sampling from different faculty of studies. Oral health literacy was assessed using a validated instrument, the Rapid Estimate of Adult Literacy in Dentistry (REALD-30). The overall mean REALD-30 score of the participants was 19.13+5.6. The mean REALD-30 scores were lowest among students in the low socioeconomic status and highest among those in high class. The Mean REALD-30 scores among participants who rinsed their mouth were higher than those who did not rinse. About 46% had oral pain or discomfort during the past one year and their mean OHL score was significantly higher than those who did not had any pain or discomfort. The present study concludes that the overall oral health literacy of the study population is moderate and it does have a relationship with socioeconomic status and oral health behaviour although the different educational categories don’t influence it. Further studies are required to establish one to one causal relationship.

Perceived Oral Health Literacy, Behaviors, and Oral Health Care among Caregivers to the Homebound Population

2021 ◽  
pp. 108482232110084
Author(s):  
Agata Wilk ◽  
Lisa LaSpina ◽  
Linda D. Boyd ◽  
Jared Vineyard
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Oral Care ◽  
Oral Health Care ◽  
The Body ◽  
Current Evidence ◽  
Oral Health Literacy ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional

This study aimed to explore the level of perceived oral health literacy (OHL) among caregivers of the homebound population in the Chicago metropolitan area and how caregivers’ OHL impacts their oral care to the homebound population. The relationships between demographic characteristics, perceived OHL levels, personal oral health behaviors, and oral health care to clients were also assessed. This cross-sectional survey research examined 69 caregivers of the homebound population employed by home health agencies. The OHL was determined by the validated Health Literacy in Dentistry Scale (HeLD-14). Independent t-tests, chi-square tests set at p < .05 significance level, and logistic regressions were used for analysis. The mean age of participants was 43. The HeLD-14 scores indicated a high perceived OHL among this group. Caregivers came from diverse groups, and the majority spoke a second language at home. About 93% performed oral self-care the recommended amount of time or more, while only 57% did it for their clients. Those who cleaned clients’ mouth twice a day had a higher OHL score ( M = 23 compared to M = 19). About 43% did not check for sores in the client’s mouth, and those who checked had a higher OHL score ( M = 25 compared to M = 19). Controlling for OHL, age was a good predictor of oral care frequency to clients. These findings provide current evidence and add to the body of knowledge on OHL among homebound individuals. The results provide insights for designing a preventive approach in oral health care to the homebound population.

scholarly journals Communicative health literacy in patients with non-communicable diseases in Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 49 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Desalew Tilahun ◽  
Abebe Abera ◽  
Gugsa Nemera
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Communicable Diseases ◽  
Source Population ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Non Communicable Diseases ◽  
Health Literacy Level ◽  
Literacy Level

Abstract Background Health literacy plays a prominent role in empowering individuals for prevention as well as management of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). However, there is paucity of information on the health literacy of patients with non-communicable diseases in Ethiopia. Therefore, this study aimed to assess communicative health literacy and associated factors in patients with NCDs on follow-up at Jimma Medical Center (JMC), Ethiopia. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted from 4 May 2020 to 4 July 2020 with 408 randomly selected adult patients, attending outpatient department of JMC in Ethiopia. The final sample size was obtained by using single population proportion formula. All patients with NCDs who were on follow-up at chronic illness clinic, JMC, were used as a source population. All eligible patients with NCDs who fulfilled the inclusion criteria were included in this study. A simple random sampling technique was used to recruit study participants. Data were collected through structured interviewer administered questionnaires on the six of nine health literacy domains using Health Literacy Questionnaire (HLQ) containing 30 items, socio-demographic and socio-economic characteristics, disease-related factors, and health information sources. Multivariable logistic regression was executed to determine the associations. Result Descriptive analysis shows more than half of the respondents in four of the six health literacy domains had high communicative health literacy level (CHLL). The proportion of people with high CHLL across each of the domains was as follows: health care provider support (56.1%), social support for health (53.7%), active engagement with a healthcare provider (56.1%), and navigating healthcare system (53.4%). We found educational status was significantly associated with five of six health literacy domains whereas number of sources was associated with four of six health literacy domains. Conclusion The overall findings of the current study indicate that health literacy levels vary according to socio-demographic and disease characteristics of patients. Thus, healthcare professionals should assess patients’ health literacy level and tailor information and support to the health literacy skills and personal context of their patients.

scholarly journals Health literacy levels and related factors of patients admitted to an outpatient clinic in Malatya

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
E Pehlivan ◽  
K Ozdemir
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Outpatient Clinic ◽  
Educational Background ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Related Factor ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Average Value ◽  
Health Literacy Level

Abstract Background This study was conducted to determine the health literacy levels and related factors of the patients who applied to a health unit. Methods The population of this cross-sectional study was the patients who applied to a district outpatient clinic in the center of Malatya. Power 80% and in the 95% confidence interval based on the mean of health literacy scale of Turkey (29.5 ± 5.7) the sample size was determined as 317. In the first three months of 2019 outpatients and 384 randomized patients who agreed to participate in the study, developed by the Ministry of Health Literacy Turkey Health Questionnaire-32 (THLQ) was applied. The score obtained from the scale is considered to be insufficient of 25 and below, limited to &gt; 25-33 points and a score of &lt; 33 and above is sufficient. In the analysis of the data, Kolmogorov Smirnov, Mann Whitney U, Kruskal Wallis and Chi-Kare tests were used and p &lt; 0.05 was chosen as the level of error. Results 49.9% of the participants were male and 50.1% were female. The average age is 35.94 ± 13.8. While 24% of the participants have secondary or lower education, 40.6% are graduates of higher education. In this study,the health literacy scale mean score of the participants is 15.85 ± 11.07. According to the results of THLQ-32, 78.1% of the participants were in the “insufficient” health literacy category, 14.0% in the “limited” category, only 7.9% in the “sufficient” category. Gender, age, educational background, frequency of applying to the health institution were determined as factors affecting the level of health literacy (p &lt; 0.05). However, the presence of a disease causing regular drug use was not identified as a related factor (p &gt; 0.05). Conclusions In this study, although of have a high education level of the participants were found to be inadequate of health literacy levels according to Turkey average value reflects the general. Key messages According to these results, it may be difficult for the groups that are insufficient in terms of health literacy to benefit from health services. Raising the health literacy level of the society can be an important component of health promotion.

scholarly journals Nursing Students’ Health Literacy Level and Health Practices: a Cross Sectional Study at a University in Namibia

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Takaedza Munangatire ◽  
Nestor Tomas ◽  
Violetha Mareka
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Good Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Poor Health ◽  
Health Practices ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Literacy Level ◽  
Literacy Level ◽  
Literacy Scores

Abstract Background: Inadequate health literacy and poor health practices among nurses could be a hindrance to empowering the population with good health practices. For the nurses to empower the population, they need to be equipped with good health literacy and good health practices. The starting point of solving this problem is through provision of deliberate health literacy and health practice education in the nursing curriculum. This study explored health literacy level and health practices of nursing students in Namibia. Specifically the study examined the health literacy level, health practices and the relationship between the two among nursing students across four levels of study. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out among 205 nursing students. A simple random stratified sampling method was used and data were collected using questionnaire for health literacy (16 items) and health practices (11 items. Pearson correlation, independent t-test and One-way ANOVA were used to analyse the data. Results: The overall mean general health literacy score was 13.04± 1.52. The majority (n=157;76.5%) of the students were found to have adequate health literacy scores, 21.5% with moderate health literacy scores and only 2% with inadequate health literacy scores. The overall mean health practice score was 32.4± 5.50. Most (n=106; 51.7%) of the students were found to have poor health practices, 44.4% had average health practices and 3.9% had good health practices. There was no significant relationship between health literacy levels and health practices of the students (p=0.63).Conclusions: Nursing students have good health literacy but more efforts should be applied to maintain such health literacy levels during and beyond the point of graduation. However, with poor health practices, there is need to investigate more on the contributing factors and develop strategies that can support good health practices among nursing students and maybe these can be transferred into their professional careers as nurses.

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