scholarly journals Association Between Oral Health Literacy and Number of Remaining Teeth Among the Thai Elderly: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol Volume 13 ◽  
pp. 113-119
Author(s):  
Nithimar Sermsuti-anuwat ◽  
Panat Piyakhunakorn
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Oral Health Literacy ◽  
Cross Sectional

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 The Relationship between Periodontitis and Oral Health Literacy among the Older People in Thailand

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. 103
Author(s):  
Panat Piyakhunakorn ◽  
Nithimar Sermsuti-anuwat
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Older Individuals ◽  
Oral Health Literacy ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Relationship

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the relationship between periodontitis and oral health literacy among the older population in Thailand. MATERIAL & METHODS: This cross-sectional study was performed between July 1 and September 30, 2020, in Panare district, Pattani province, Thailand. The inclusion criteria were older individuals more than 60 years of age who had at least six remaining teeth. Information on sociodemographic characteristics and oral health-related behaviors were collected using a self-reported questionnaire. Oral health literacy was categorized using the Thai version of the Health Literacy in Dentistry scale (HeLD‐Th). A trained examiner performed clinical periodontal examinations. The data were analyzed using the Mann-Whitney U test, Fisher's exact test, and binary logistic regression analysis. RESULTS: A total of 216 independently living older adults participated and completed the study protocol. The initial analyses indicated significant associations between severe periodontitis and low oral health literacy (p = 0.029) and insufficient toothbrushing duration (p < 0.001). However, in multivariate analysis, only toothbrushing duration showed significant association (p = 0.003). CONCLUSIONS: Oral health literacy interventions and oral hygiene practices for improving periodontal health status among the Thai older adults are necessary.

scholarly journals Family structure, sociodemographic factors and type of dental service associated with oral health literacy in the early adolescence

2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (suppl 3) ◽  
pp. 5241-5250
Author(s):  
Roanny Torres Lopes ◽  
Érick Tássio Barbosa Neves ◽  
Monalisa Cesarino Gomes ◽  
Saul Martins Paiva ◽  
Fernanda Morais Ferreira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Family Structure ◽  
Family Cohesion ◽  
Early Adolescents ◽  
Sociodemographic Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Dental Service ◽  
Oral Health Literacy ◽  
Cross Sectional

Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate associations between oral health literacy and family, sociodemographic and dental service characteristics in early adolescents. A cross-sectional study was conducted with 740 schoolchildren. The following variables were investigated using validated questionnaires: oral health literary (BREALD-30), sociodemographic characteristics, type of dental service and family functioning (FACES III). Associations were tested using robust Poisson regression analysis (α=5%). Higher oral health literacy was associated with the female sex (RR=1.09; 95%CI: 1.03-1.14), connected type of family cohesion (RR=1.12; 95%CI: 1.05-1.20), rigid (RR=1.14; 95%CI: 1.04-1.25) and structured (RR=1.11; 95%CI: 1.04-1.20) types of family adaptability, more than eight years of mother’s schooling (RR=1.16; 95%CI: 1.10-1.22), age of caregiver more than 38 years (RR=1.07; 95%CI: 1.02-1.13) and the use of private dental services (RR=1.06; 95%CI: 1.01-1.12). The level of oral health literacy in early adolescents was associated with sex, family structure, mother’s schooling, caregiver’s age and type of dental service used.

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 Oral Health Literacy and Oral Health Behavior among Adolescents in Babol 2019

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mosharafeh Chaleshgar-Kordasiabi ◽  
Salehe Chapary ◽  
Zahra Eshkevarkiayi ◽  
Mina Rafinezhad-Naghibi ◽  
Masoumeh Abbasi- Shavazi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
First Grade ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Oral Health Literacy ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional

Background: The process of obtaining oral health information, evaluating its concepts and using appropriate prevention and treatment processes in the field of Oral health literacy (OHL) is within the scope of health literacy and is the link between culture and society, health system, education system, and oral health consequences. The purpose of the current study was to investigate OHL in first-grade high school students in Babol. Materials and Methods: The present study was a cross-sectional study on 383 high school students in Babol 2019 using the multi-stage cluster sampling method in the first stage of school selection and in the second stage of class selection. The data were collected using demographic, oral health behaviors assessment, and Oral Health Literacy Questionnaire. OHL questionnaire has 17 questions in four sections of reading comprehension, numeracy, listening, and decision making.  Regression analysis, ANOVA, T-test, and chi-square test were used for data analysis (SPSS 23).  Findings: The mean score of students' OHL was 8.33 ± 2.004, and 11.7%, 26.1%, and 61.9% of the students were with adequate, borderline, and inadequate levels of OHL, respectively. According to the analysis, OHL had a significant relationship with income, father’s education, tooth brushing, and use of beverage foods. Conclusion: The results showed that OHL was insufficient among students, and more efforts and interventions were required to improve oral health and increase oral health literacy among student.

scholarly journals Oral Health Literacy among Caregivers in Bangalore City, India

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 116-122
Author(s):  
Deepa Prakash ◽  
Archana Krishna Murthy ◽  
Arun Paul ◽  
Khundrakpam Eremba ◽  
Gaurav Gupta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Adult Literacy ◽  
Sociodemographic Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Oral Health Literacy ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Bangalore City ◽  
Child Caregiver

Purpose: To assess caregiver’s oral health literacy of children aged 3-6 years in Bangalore city. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 635 child/caregiver dyads from a sample of children aged 3-6 years who were selected from anganwadis and preschools in Bangalore city. Demographic details were collected using structured questionnaire. Caregiver literacy was measured using the Rapid Estimate of Adult Literacy in Dentistry (REALD-30). Results: Among 635 child/caregiver dyads, caregiver’s and children’s mean ages were 33.45 years(SD = 3.36) and 5.28 years (SD =0.67), respectively. The mean literacy score was 14.25 (SD= 7.67). The results also indicated that there was an association between socio-demographic variables such as age, education, income, occupation, socioeconomic status and caregivers’ oral health literacy. Conclusion: Caregiver’s oral health literacy is influenced by sociodemographic factors. Oral health literacy is potential determinant and as impact on oral health outcomes in young children.

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