Factors predicting the oral health behaviors of the Iranian students in the District 1 Tehran, Iran

• DOI: 10.20396/bjos.v19i0.8656579
• Publication Date: 2020-05-20T12:36:03Z
• Authors: Fatemeh Pourhaji; Mohammad Hossein ...; Sedigheh Sadat Ta...; Alireza Hidarnia; Shamsodin Niknami
• Keywords: Health Belief Model; Dental floss; Tooth brushing; Multistage sampling

Aim: The purpose of this examination is determining the predictors oral health behaviors among Iranian students in district 1 Tehran based on belief model with added commitment to plan construct. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted 351 four grade female first Tehran, Iran 2017. multi‑stage random cluster sampling method used recruit students. inclusion criteria were being – graded level elementary schools 1st aged between 9-11 years and physically psychologically healthy student. Logistic regression analysis identify variables that predict behaviors. Results: Totally, (N= 31.8%) reported they brushing less than twice a day 55.2% ) claimed using dental floss once week or day. results indicated perceived self-efficacy (OR=1.46, 95% CI=0.57-3.78, P<0.001), (OR=1.13, CI=1.04-1.23, P<0.001) cues action (OR=1.42, CI=1.14–1.76, P=0.002) significant predicting day, use more (OR=1.02, CI=0.23-3.53, P=0.003). Conclusion: has shown effectiveness construct behavior Thus, it seems as acceptable framework for designing training programs improve