Sociodemography, Oral Health Status and Behaviours Related to Oral Health Literacy
Pesqui. bras. odontopediatria clín. integr
; 19: e5109, 2019. tab
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em En
| LILACS, BBO
| ID: biblio-1056847
Biblioteca responsável:
BR1264.1
ABSTRACT
Abstract Objective:
To assess the relationships of socio-demography, self-reported oral health status, and behaviour with oral health literacy (OHL) among adults. Material andMethods:
A cross-sectional study was conducted during a mega carnival in Kuala Lumpur. Socio-demographic, oral health status, and oral health behaviour data were obtained using a questionnaire, and OHL was determined by a validated Malay version of the 14 items Health Literacy in Dentistry Scale (HeLD-14). A total of 165 data of participating adults were tested using Pearson's correlation, Independent t-test and One-way ANOVA with a significance level set at p<0.05Results:
The mean age of participants was 30.4 years (S.D. 9.7 years). Malay HeLD-14 scores were higher among those who were from better socio-economic class (household income within the top 20% of the population) (p<0.005) those with good self-reported oral health status (good oral health status, no active caries) (p<0.005) and those with good oral health behaviours (brushed daily, flossed daily, does not vape) (p<0.05)Conclusion:
Household income, self-reported oral health status, and behaviours were significantly associated with oral health literacy. Therefore, oral health literacy assessment is vital to help tailor appropriate oral health education and care.Palavras-chave
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Base de dados:
BBO
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LILACS
Assunto principal:
Demografia
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Conhecimentos, Atitudes e Prática em Saúde
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Saúde Bucal
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Letramento em Saúde
Tipo de estudo:
Evaluation_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Qualitative_research
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
País/Região como assunto:
Asia
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Pesqui. bras. odontopediatria clín. integr
Assunto da revista:
ODONTOLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2019
Tipo de documento:
Article