Iranian Journal of Public Health. 2010; 39 (4): 114-119
in English
| IMEMR
| ID: emr-125862
ABSTRACT
The goal of this study was to determine the application of health belief model in oral health education for 12- year-old children and its effect on oral health behaviors and indexes. A quasi-experimental study was carried out on twelve-year-old girl students [n-291] in the first grade of secondary school, in the central district of Tehran, Iran. Research sample was selected by a multistage cluster sampling. The data was obtained by using a valid reliable questionnaire for measuring the perceptions, a checklist for observing the quality of brushing and dental flossing and health files and clinical observation. First, a descriptive study was applied to individual perceptions, oral behaviors, Oral Hygiene Index [OHI] and Decayed, Missing and Filled Teeth Index [DMFTI]. Then an educational planning based on the results and Health Belief Model [HBM] was applied. The procedure was repeated after six months. After education, based on HBM, all the oral health perceptions increased [P<.05]. Correct brushing and flossing are influenced by increased perceptions. A low correlation between the reduction of DMFTI and increased perceived severity and increased perceived barriers are found [r= -0.28, r= 0.43 respectively]. In addition, there was a limited correlation between OHI and increased perceived benefits [r= -0.26]. Using health belief model in oral health education for increasing the likelihood of taking preventive oral health behaviors is applicable
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Index:
IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Perception
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Schools
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Students
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Child
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Oral Hygiene Index
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DMF Index
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Health
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Health Education
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Surveys and Questionnaires
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Culture
Limits:
Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Iran. J. Public Health
Year:
2010
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