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Evaluation of the effect of oral health education in students

evaluation of the effect of oral health education through skill-based and knowledge-based methods in 12-year-old students: a randomized controlled trial study

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20240303061155N1
Enrollment
220
Registered
2025-01-09
Start date
2025-02-02
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-02-03

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Conditions

Design, implementation, and evaluation of the effect of oral health education through skill-based and knowledge-based methods in 12-year-old students: a randomized controlled trial study.

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Skill-based (Use of a Multi-Media Educational Approach) - The skill-based intervention, based on the constructs of the Theory of Planning Behavior, will be conducte

Sponsors

Zanjan University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor
Unilever Iran Factory
Collaborator
Zanjan University of Medical Sciences
Collaborator

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
12 Years to 12 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Students who are 12 years old, either in the sixth grade or who have reached the age of 12 at the time of the study.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Reluctance to participate in the study Dental prophylaxis in the past month No systemic health issues

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Knowledge and Behavior Score Based on the Constructs of the Theory of Planning Behavior Model. Timepoint: before the start of the intervention and 3 months after the start of the intervention. Method of measurement: Through a Valid and Reliable Questionnaire.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
The Attitude Construct of the Theory of Planning Behavior. Timepoint: Measurement before the start of the intervention and 3 months after the start of the intervention. Method of measurement: In this study, attitude refers to the students’ belief regarding the positive or negative impact of adhering to or neglecting proper oral self-care behaviors. This is assessed based on their responses to the relevant questions in the questionnaire.;The Subjective Norms Construct of the Theory of Planning Behavior. Timepoint: Measurement before the start of the intervention and 3 months after the start of the intervention. Method of measurement: In this study, subjective norms refer to the students' perceptions of the opinions of parents, peers, teachers, principals, and other significant individuals regarding adherence to proper oral self-care behaviors. These perceptions are assessed based on the students' responses to the relevant questions in the questionnaire.;The Perceived Behavioral Control Construct of the Theory of Planning Behavior. Timepoint: Measurement before the start of the intervention and 3 months after the start of the intervention. Method of measurement: In this study, perceived behavioral control refers to the individual's perceived difficulty or ease and their perceived ability to perform proper oral self-care behaviors. This is assessed based on their responses to the relevant questions in the questionnaire.;The Behavioral Intention Construct of the Theory of Planning Behavior. Timepoint: Measurement before the start of the intervention and 3 months after the start of the intervention. Method of measurement: In this study, behavioral intention refers to the individual's intention (or willingness) to adhere to proper oral self-care behaviors. This is assessed based on their responses to the relevant questions in the questionnaire.;Use of Dental Floss. Timepoint: before the start of the intervention and 3 months after the start of the intervention. Method of

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMaryam ?Fazli

Zanjan University of Medical Sciences

drfazli@zums.ac.ir+98 912 043 6943

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026