Issue Two 2022
2022, Vol. 9, issue 2, (September)
Original Article
Program to health knowledge about oral health in adults aged 19 to 64 years
Abstract:
Aim: The study aimed to establish a health education program for adults from 19 to 64 years after assessing their attitudes and knowledge about dental care and oral health. Materials and methods: The study involved 59 women and 41 men. They were asked to complete a detailed questionnaire composed of a set of preselected topics on oral hygiene; diet and eating habits; knowledge of oral health and oral diseases; attitudes towards dental care; awareness of dental treatment and regular visits to a dental professional; factors influencing their decision about dental treatment. Results: The results showed unsatisfactory health literacy of the participants, which made it necessary to determine the topics that will be included in the educational program. Conclusion: The creation of such a program tailored to the reported knowledge gaps of the participants will improve their health knowledge. It will encourage informed decision-making, which will affect their oral health.
Keywords: Oral health literacy, adult, educational program, oral health promotion.
Authors:
Dimitar Kirov; Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine Medical University, Sofia, Bulgaria ;Janet Kirilova; Department of Conservative Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University, Sofia, Bulgaria;
Lilia Doichinova; Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University, Sofia, Bulgaria ;