scholarly journals Relationship between oral health literacy and oral health behaviors and clinical status in Japanese adults

2013 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 170-176 ◽  
Author(s):  
Masayuki Ueno ◽  
Susumu Takeuchi ◽  
Akiko Oshiro ◽  
Yoko Kawaguchi
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Health Behaviors ◽  
Clinical Status ◽  
Oral Health Literacy ◽  
Oral Health Behaviors ◽  
Japanese Adults

scholarly journals Parental Influences on Children’s Oral Health Behaviors, Reading Behaviors, and Reading Attitudes Associated with the Sharing of a Digital Story from the eBook for Oral Health Literacy© Curriculum

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. p26
Author(s):  
Valerie A. Ubbes ◽  
Abby Witter
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Health Behaviors ◽  
Reading Attitudes ◽  
The United States ◽  
Oral Health Literacy ◽  
Reading Behaviors ◽  
Oral Health Behaviors ◽  
Children’S Oral Health ◽  
Parent Child

This study investigated the relationships between parents and their children on oral health behaviors, reading behaviors, reading attitudes, and liking perceptions of one chapter from an eBook curriculum intervention. A Qualtrics platform was used to survey 316 parent-child dyads across the United States before and after the shared reading of one chapter from the eBook for Oral Health Literacy© entitled “Setting Goals for Going to the Dentist”. Participants answered 75 questions about their teeth brushing and flossing behaviors, number of cavities, how often they visited libraries and bookstores, enjoyment of reading, and perceptions (liking) of the words and pictures of the chapter that they read and heard. Statistically significant relationships were found between parents and their children on oral health behaviors (?2 = 49.12, p < 0.001); reading behaviors (?2 = 10.4, p < 0.01), reading attitudes (?2 = 8.773, p < 0.01), and perception (liking) of the eBook chapter that they read and heard (?2 = 113.813, p < 0.01). Results from 301 parent-child dyads point to the importance of social modeling that parents play in the development of their children’s oral health behaviors, reading behaviors, and reading attitudes. Testing of additional chapters from the eBook intervention is warranted.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Oral Health Literacy among Adults in Sari - Iran

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (6) ◽  
pp. 2084-2088
Author(s):  
Maryam Zamanzadeh ◽  
Elham Mahmoodnia ◽  
Mahmood Moosazadeh ◽  
Anahita Ghorbani
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Health Behaviors ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
P Value ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Oral Health Literacy ◽  
Oral Health Behaviors

Background and aim: It is generally accepted that oral health literacy is one of the important determinants of oral health. The aim of this study was to evaluated oral health literacy in Sari City -Northern Iran. Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out on 855 adult citizens of Sari by random sampling. The data was collected using a standard questionnaire including 17 questions regarding oral health literacy in four sections: content comprehension, number comprehension, listening and decision making; three questions about oral health behaviors and some questions about self-assessment of oral health status, age, gender and education. Citizens were divided into three groups in terms of oral health literacy: inadequate (0-9), marginal (10-11), and adequate (12-17). The data was analyzed using descriptive and analytical statistics including chi-square, t-test, ANOVA and correlation coefficient in SPSS ver. 20 software. Results: 43.3% of the Sari city citizens had adequate oral health literacy. The mean score of oral health literacy was 10.02 ± 3.4 out of 17. Oral health literacy was higher among educated and employed people, as well as those with smaller households. Those who reported better oral health behaviors had higher oral health literacy than others (P-value <0.001). Also, those who had poor oral health status in compare with two other groups had lower oral health literacy (P-value <0.001). Conclusion: The oral health literacy of Sari city citizens was marginal. Oral health care providers need to devise the necessary plans to improve the oral health of the community Key words: Health Literacy, Oral Health Literacy, Oral Health.

Association of oral health literacy with oral health behaviors, perception, knowledge, and dental treatment related outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis

2018 ◽  
Vol 78 (3) ◽  
pp. 231-245 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ramon Targino Firmino ◽  
Carolina Castro Martins ◽  
Larissa dos Santos Faria ◽  
Saul Martins Paiva ◽  
Ana Flávia Granville-Garcia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Health Behaviors ◽  
Dental Treatment ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Oral Health Literacy ◽  
Oral Health Behaviors

scholarly journals HEALTH LITERACY AND ORAL HEALTH BEHAVIORS DECREASE THE RISK OF ORAL FRAILTY IN JAPANESE ELDERLY

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (suppl_1) ◽  
pp. 719-719
Author(s):  
M Nishimoto ◽  
T Tanaka ◽  
H Hirano ◽  
T Kikutani ◽  
Y Watanabe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Health Behaviors ◽  
Oral Health Behaviors ◽  
Japanese Elderly ◽  
Oral Frailty

scholarly journals Acceptability of a Mobile Application in Children’s Oral Health Promotion—A Pilot Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (6) ◽  
pp. 3256
Author(s):  
Kirsi Rasmus ◽  
Antti Toratti ◽  
Saujanya Karki ◽  
Paula Pesonen ◽  
Marja-Liisa Laitala ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Health Behaviors ◽  
Mobile Applications ◽  
Mobile Application ◽  
Oral Health Promotion ◽  
Oral Health Behaviors ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Children’S Oral Health

The aim of this pilot study was to investigate the acceptability of an oral health-related mobile application developed for young children based on the feedback given by the children and their parents. Another aim was to evaluate the self-reported change in children’s oral health behaviors during a short test period. The application—a virtual pet integrated into a child’s daily routines—aimed to promote oral hygiene and dietary behaviors in children. A total of 36 4–12-year-old voluntary children were given a mobile phone with the installed application. After the 5-week testing period, the feasibility of the application and possible changes in the children’s oral health behaviors were asked using an electronic questionnaire. Most of the children considered the application clear (n = 34), amusing (n = 31), and useful (n = 29). The children’s tooth brushing manners improved both qualitatively and quantitatively: the time used for tooth brushing increased and the children learned how to brush different tooth surfaces. Mobile applications can be fun and useful in oral health promotion; while playing, children can learn good oral health-related behaviors. Mobile applications integrate oral health promotion into children’s daily environment and routines.

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.

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