Oral Health Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Among Patients
Conditions
Brief summary
Oral health is a significant contributor to public health and is classified by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a major global health concern. Notably, one in two adults suffer from dental decay ,with oral diseases ranking among the most prevalent non-communicable disease (NCDs) . Thus, public health programs focus on modifying lifestyle factors for prevention rather than treatment. In developed countries , public health programs have successfully improved oral health through dietary and lifestyle modifications, as well as fluoride use . Furthermore, oral health professionals have a crucial in role in influencing the behaviors of their patients and preventing oral diseases .Therefore, enhancing oral health knowledge is essential for positive health behaviors and hence better oral health outcomes .
Interventions
OTHERThe Hiroshima University - Dental Behavioral Inventory (HU-DBI) by Kawamura will be used as a validated instrument to assess oral health-related knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors (KAB).
The assessment will include 20 HU-DBI items, which employ a dichotomous response format (agree/disagree). However, only 12 items will be used to calculate the overall KAB score, which will range from 0 to 12, with higher scores indicating better oral health KAB.
OTHERThe Hiroshima University - Dental Behavioral Inventory (HU-DBI) by Kawamura will be used as a validated instrument to assess oral health-related knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors (KAB)
The assessment will include 20 HU-DBI items, which employ a dichotomous response format (agree/disagree). However, only 12 items will be used to calculate the overall KAB score, which will range from 0 to 12, with higher scores indicating better oral health KAB.
Sponsors
NewGiza University
Study design
Observational model
OTHER
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Adult patients attending the diagnostic center in Newgiza University * 18 years or older
Exclusion criteria
* Patients who refuse to consent to participate in the survey
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Oral Health Knowledge, Attitude & Behavior | November 2024-January 2025 | The overall KAB score is calculated using the 12 questions (Questions 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, and 19), with scoring as follows: * (A) indicates 1 point for the answer Agree to items (Questions 4, 9, 11, 12, 16, and 19). * (D) indicates 1 point for the answer Disagree to items (Questions 2, 6, 8, 10, 14, and 15). The KAB score ranges from 0 to 12, with higher scores indicating better oral health knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors. The scores are calculated as follows: 1. The Knowledge (K) index score is derived from items 2, 8, 10, 15, and 19. 2. The Attitude (A) index score is based on items 6, 11, and 14. 3. The Behavior (B) index score is determined from items 4, 9, 12, and 16. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| DMFT Scores | November 2024-January 2025 |
Countries
Egypt
Outcome results
None listed