ASSESSING ORAL HEALTH LITERACY AMONG THE RESIDENTS OF ISFAHAN IN 2014‒ 2015

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SAIED MOALLEMI ZAHRA; HAGHIGHI MAHDIYEH

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Journal: Journal of Isfahan Dental School Year:2016 | Volume:12 | Issue:3 Page(s): 268-279

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ASSESSING ORAL HEALTH LITERACY AMONG THE RESIDENTS OF ISFAHAN IN 2014‒ 2015

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SAIED MOALLEMI ZAHRA | HAGHIGHI MAHDIYEH | Issue Writer Certificate

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HEALTH LITERACYQ1

ORAL HEALTHQ1

ORAL HEALTH LITERACYQ2

Abstract

Introduction: Oral HEALTH LITERACY (OHL) is one of the most important determinants of ORAL HEALTH. Given the importance of the subject in program planning for promotion of the ORAL HEALTH of the community, this study evaluated OHL among citizens in Isfahan, Iran.Materials& Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 758 adults living in Isfahan, who were selected by simple random sampling technique. Data were collected with the use of a questionnaire which consisted of 17 questions on OHL in 4 sections of reading comprehension, perception of numbers, listening and decision making.There were 3 questions on ORAL HEALTH behaviors; a question on potential sources for ORAL HEALTH information, the self-assessment of ORAL HEALTH of participants as well as age, sex and education. The citizens were categorized into three groups with inadequate OHL (0‒9), borderline (10‒11) and adequate OHL (12‒17). Ttest, ANOVA, LSD tests, chi-squared, Spearman’s coefficient and multivariate linear regression were applied for statistical analyses verbal consents were achieved.Results: Of participants, 53% had adequate OHL. The mean (SD) of OHL was 11.1 (4.3) of a total of 17. Woman, older adults and those with higher education scored higher for OHL (p value<0.05). The score of OHL was higher among those who reported favorable ORAL HEALTH behaviors (p value=0.006). In addition, participants who believed they had a poor ORAL HEALTH status had low OHL scores compared to the other two groups. Dentists, radio and television, and the internet were the main sources of ORAL HEALTH information of citizens in Isfahan.Conclusion: The study showed insufficient OHL among Isfahan citizens. Health policy maker should have prepare ORAL HEALTH programs to promote OHL in the community.

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SAIED MOALLEMI, ZAHRA, & HAGHIGHI, MAHDIYEH. (2016). ASSESSING ORAL HEALTH LITERACY AMONG THE RESIDENTS OF ISFAHAN IN 2014? 2015. JOURNAL OF ISFAHAN DENTAL SCHOOL, 12(3), 268-279. SID. https://sid.ir/paper/126188/en

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SAIED MOALLEMI ZAHRA, HAGHIGHI MAHDIYEH. ASSESSING ORAL HEALTH LITERACY AMONG THE RESIDENTS OF ISFAHAN IN 2014? 2015. JOURNAL OF ISFAHAN DENTAL SCHOOL[Internet]. 2016;12(3):268-279. Available from: https://sid.ir/paper/126188/en

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ZAHRA SAIED MOALLEMI, and MAHDIYEH HAGHIGHI, “ASSESSING ORAL HEALTH LITERACY AMONG THE RESIDENTS OF ISFAHAN IN 2014? 2015,” JOURNAL OF ISFAHAN DENTAL SCHOOL, vol. 12, no. 3, pp. 268–279, 2016, [Online]. Available: https://sid.ir/paper/126188/en

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