Oral health literacy and its determinants among adults in Southeast Iran

European Journal of Dentistry
Tayebeh Malek MohammadiShahla Ayobi Mahani

Abstract

The present study aimed to assess oral health literacy level and its related factors among adult patients visiting Kerman Dental School. This cross-sectional study was conducted in Kerman Dental School clinic, among the first-time adult visitors. Individuals were selected randomly from volunteers who signed study consent forms. Background information and oral health literacy levels were acquired through the oral health literacy-adult questionnaire. Statistical analysis including the Chi-square test and independent t-test served for statistical evaluation of the study data. Participants were 264 adults which consisted of 72.3% women and the mean age of 37 ± 8 years old. The mean oral health literacy score was 12.07 (out of 17), and 62.5% of the participants had an adequate oral health literacy level. There was a significant relationship between oral health literacy scores with gender, high level of education, and oral health behavior. The study participants had a good level of oral health literacy which can be correlated with their educational status and oral health information sources. An oral health educational program for less educated people is recommended.

Citations

Jul 28, 2020·International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health·Cornelia Melinda Adi SantosoAttila Nagy
Sep 16, 2020·European Journal of Dentistry·Sinem BirantFigen Seymen
Apr 22, 2021·Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dentistry·Nithimar Sermsuti-Anuwat, Panat Piyakhunakorn

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