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The Effects of Trans-Theoretical Model and Fear of Dental Care on Dental Cleaning Behavior Among Students Publisher



Allahqoli L1 ; Nithyanantham V2 ; Rahmani A3 ; Fallahi A4 ; Fathi M5 ; Azadi NA6 ; Pashaei T7 ; Volken T8
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  1. 1. Endometriosis Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences (IUMS), Tehran, Iran
  2. 2. Department of General Education, College of Education and Languages, Lebanese French University, Kurdistan, Erbil, Iraq
  3. 3. Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Center, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  4. 4. Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Research Institute for Health Development, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran
  5. 5. Student Research Committee, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran
  6. 6. Department of Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  7. 7. Environmental Health Research Center, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran
  8. 8. School of Health Professions, Zurich University of Applied Sciences, Winterthur, Switzerland

Source: International Journal of Pediatrics (United Kingdom) Published:2019


Abstract

Background: Fear of dental care prevents dental cleaning behavior and increases the prevalence of dental caries. This study was conducted to determine the effect of Trans-Theoretical Model constructs and fear of dental care on the dental cleaning behavior of students. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out in Sanandaj city, Iran, in 2017. Using multi-stage sampling, 1,344 male and female students were included in the study. They completed a self-report questionnaire, including demographic information, Trans-Theoretical Model constructs and fear of dental care. Data were analyzed using SPSS software (version 22.0). Results: A total of 1,344 male and female students with a mean age of 15.22±2.64 years participated in the study; from the perspective of students, dental caries (88.4%) was the most frequent illness and tongue inflammation (0.6%) was the least frequent disease. Overall, 32.9% of the students used no tools for cleaning their teeth. Fear of dental care and perceived barriers were reduced significantly during the stages of dental cleaning behavior (p<0.05) and perceived self-efficacy and perceived benefits were significantly increased (p<0.001). The odds of dental cleaning behavior increased with self-efficacy (OR=1.34, 95%CI=1.22-1.48, p<0.05), and decreased with fear of dental care (OR=0.90, 95%CI=0.80-0.98, p<0.01). Conclusion: The findings showed dental cleaning behavior among students was at a low level and various factors such as perceived self-efficacy, benefits and barriers and fear of dental care influenced its performance. © 2019 Hindawi Limited. All rights reserved.
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