Neslihan YILMAZ ÇIRAKOĞLU, Mihriban GÖKCEK

The Impact of Socioeconomic Factors and Oral Health Behaviour on Knowledge Levels of the Dental Health and Procedures: The Questionnaire based Research

Objective: The purpose of this study is to describe oral health behaviour of the individuals and determine the relationship level of knowledge of the participants about dental health and procedures and their personal variables. Methods: The total number of participants who answered the questionnaire was 575. Oral health behaviours were assessed according to tooth brushing frequency, dental floss or interdental brush use, when was the last time he/she went to dentist and their reason for going to the dentist. Also, the eight dental health knowledge items were selected to determine the individual’s dental health knowledge status. Results: There was no statistical difference between the ages of the participants and the knowledge levels of dental health and procedures (p=0.089, p>0.05). There was statistical difference between level of education and the knowledge levels of dental health and procedures (p=0.001, p<0.05). There was statistical difference between level of family income and the knowledge levels of dental health and procedures. (p=0.001, p<0.05). There was statistical difference between dental floss or interdental brush using and the knowledge levels of dental health and procedures (p=0.001, p<0.05). Conclusion: The findings of the present study showed that Oral hygiene habits and oral and dental health knowledge level is insufficient in our society. Preventive and educational programs should be developed in order to both improve and inform individuals about oral care.

Keywords:

knowledge, oral health socioeconomic factors, tooth brushing,

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