Parental self-efficacy and oral health-related knowledge are associated with parent and child oral health behaviors and self-reported oral health status

2012 ◽  
Vol 41 (4) ◽  
pp. 345-352 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea de Silva-Sanigorski ◽  
Rosie Ashbolt ◽  
Julie Green ◽  
Hanny Calache ◽  
Benedict Keith ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Behaviors ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Oral Health Behaviors ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Child Oral Health

Happiness, subjective and objective oral health status, and oral health behaviors among Korean elders

2013 ◽  
pp. n/a-n/a ◽  
Author(s):  
Hyun-Seo Yoon ◽  
Hae-Young Kim ◽  
Lauren L. Patton ◽  
Jin-Ho Chun ◽  
Kwang-Hak Bae ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Behaviors ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Oral Health Behaviors

scholarly journals What Child Oral Health–Related Behaviors Can First-time Mothers Actualize? A Pragmatic Prospective Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 366-375
Author(s):  
J. Alvey ◽  
K. Divaris ◽  
L. Lytle ◽  
W.F. Vann ◽  
J.Y. Lee
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Behaviors ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Oral Health Behaviors ◽  
Health Related Behaviors ◽  
First Time Mothers ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Child Oral Health ◽  
First Time ◽  
Oral Health Related Behaviors

Introduction: First-time pregnant women are considered to be receptive to health information, rendering the prenatal period an opportune time to provide helpful information on the importance of child-related oral health. However, little is known about pregnant women’s knowledge of child oral health–related behaviors (COHBs) during pregnancy and their implementation after birth. We sought to address this knowledge gap by a prospective investigation of intended and actualized oral health behaviors among first-time pregnant women. Methods: We examined relationships between intended and actualized COHBs and their correlations with changes in oral health knowledge, health literacy, general self-efficacy, and dental neglect in a cohort of first-time pregnant clients at Women, Infants, and Children sites in North Carolina—participants of a large community-based study. The COHBs were related to diet (i.e., frequency of fruit juice and sweet snacks consumption and nighttime bottle-feeding) and oral hygiene practices (e.g., performance of daily oral hygiene and use of fluoridated toothpaste). Analyses relied on descriptive statistics and bivariate tests (Student’s t and McNemar’s). Data were collected from 48 participants (White, 44%; African American, 40%; Native American, 17%) at baseline and again at least 12 months after the birth of their first child. Results: On average, most mothers actualized 3 of 5 COHBs (range, 1 to 4). Significant differences between before and after birth were noted for frequency of sweet snacks consumption and putting the baby in bed with a bottle. No correlation was found between knowledge, literacy, self-efficacy, neglect, and sociodemographic characteristics and COHB actualization. Conclusion: Our findings suggest that first-time mothers in the studied population are likely to implement some but not all positive intended COHBs during pregnancy. Interventions are needed to assist women in implementing these practices. We support that, for prenatal interventional efforts to reap positive benefits, messaging should be personalized and include specific guidance on how to implement these recommendations. Knowledge Transfer Statement: A knowledge gap exists in our understanding of the relationship between first-time mothers’ intended and actualized child oral health behaviors, with implications in the optimal timing of infant and early childhood oral health messaging. Our findings suggest that first-time mothers are likely to implement some but not all positive behaviors that they intended to adopt during pregnancy. Interventions are needed to assist women in implementing these practices.

scholarly journals Oral health status and behaviors of pregnant migrant workers in Bangkok, Thailand: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wirongrong Traisuwan
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Behaviors ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Migrant Workers ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Oral Health Behaviors

Abstract Background There is evidence to show that immigrants have poorer oral health status than their local counterparts, and low-skilled migrant workers may also be more prone to poor oral health. This study aims to evaluate the oral health status and oral health behaviors of pregnant migrant workers compared to those of local pregnant women. Methods A hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted in a public general hospital in Bangkok. Pregnant migrant workers who attended the antenatal clinic were randomly enrolled at their first antenatal booking; local pregnant women were also randomly included to form a comparison group. Oral health status of all eligible pregnant women was evaluated according to the World Health Organization (WHO) protocol, and their oral health behaviors were assessed using a structured questionnaire. Oral health status and behaviors of the two pregnant groups were compared using Chi-Square test, Student’s t test, Mann–Whitney U test, Fisher’s exact test and multiple logistic regression analysis. Results A total of 208 pregnant migrant workers and 210 local pregnant women were included. Pregnant migrant workers had significantly more dental disease than local pregnant women (DMFT mean (SD) = 5.8 (4.4) vs 4.8 (4.0), p = 0.014) with significant more dental decay (D mean (SD) = 5.5 (3.6) vs 3.8 (2.9), p < 0.001; adjusted OR 3.56 (95%CI 1.74–7.27)). Pregnant migrant workers suffered greater periodontal disease with mean (SD) CPI of 2.9 (0.6) vs 2.2 (0.5), p < 0.001. CPI = 3 or 4 occurred in 74.5% of migrants compared to only 22.4% of local pregnant women (adjusted OR 6.39: 95%CI 3.53–11.58). A significant greater percentage of pregnant migrants had a CPI of 4 (11.1% vs 0.5%). Pregnant migrant workers tended not to use fluoride toothpaste or dental floss and despite having 76.0% healthcare coverage, they made significantly fewer dental visits compared to local women; furthermore, the majority of them (74.5%) were under the misconception that dental treatment was prohibited during pregnancy. Conclusion Pregnant migrant workers experienced more dental caries and periodontal disease, had less access to oral health facilities, had less knowledge of healthy oral hygiene, and had poorer oral health practices than local pregnant women. Comprehensive oral health screening and treatment during antenatal visits, together with appropriate systematic antenatal health education, could play a crucial role in improving their oral health.

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.

scholarly journals Oral Health Status and Oral Health Behaviors in Chinese Children

2001 ◽  
Vol 80 (5) ◽  
pp. 1459-1465 ◽  
Author(s):  
M.C.M. Wong ◽  
E.C.M. Lo ◽  
E. Schwarz ◽  
H.G. Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Behaviors ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Chinese Children ◽  
Oral Health Behaviors
Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document