MedInform

Journal of Medical and Dental Practice

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Issue Two 2022

2022, Vol. 9, issue 2, (September)

Publisher: Medinform LTD
ISSN: 2367-6795
Pages: 1455-1518
Date of close: 2022/10/02

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 ;

Corresponding Author:

Lilia Doichinova; Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University, Sofia, Bulgaria ;