Oral Health Literacy and Health Seeking Behavior of Older Adults in Rural Community

• DOI: 10.12982/cmdentj.2023.004
• Publication Date: 2023-07-11T08:54:18Z
• Authors: Nontakan Janrak; Piyanart Chatiketu; ; Pinpinut Wanichsa...; ; Areerat Nirunsitt...
• Keywords: Health Literacy; Community Health

Objectives: This community-based cross-sectional study aimed to examine health information seeking behavior regarding oral and literacy their relationship in older adults. Methods: The research was conducted with 432 participants from the rural area of, Noen Maprang District, Phitsanulok province, Northern Thailand. To measure literacy, modified Short Test of Functional Health Literacy Dentistry for Older Adults used. adapted questionnaire used collect past 3 months. Results: Only 12.3% demonstrated adequate literacy. Some 27.1% presented active behavior, 57.3% passive 15.6% had never obtained or sought any information. association between could not be observed. Television, personnel, family members/relatives village volunteers were most popular sources. Conclusions: By adding improving skills volunteers, it is possible develop adults areas.