An epidemiological investigation of the oral health behavior of 7 680 adolescents aged 12-15 years in Guangdong Province
10.12016/j.issn.2096-1456.2020.08.007
- Author:
SHANG Linjuan
1
;
ZHANG Jianming
1
;
LI Jiankai
1
;
LI Jianbo
2
;
HUANG Shaohong
2
Author Information
1. Foshan Stomatological Hospital,School of Stomatolgy and Medicine,Foshan University
2. Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
oral epidemiology;
oral health behavior;
adolescents;
brush teeth;
fluoride;
sweet snacks;
sweet drinks;
questionnaire survey
- From:
Journal of Prevention and Treatment for Stomatological Diseases
2020;28(8):514-518
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective : To investigate the oral health behavior of urban and rural students in the 12~15 year age group in Guangdong Province, aiming to provide informational support for adolescent oral health care.
Methods :A multistage stratified sampling method with equal capacity and simple random sampling was applied to obtain representative samples. A total of 7 680 students aged 12 to 15 were selected from Guangdong Province, with 1 920 in each age group of 12, 13, 14 and 15 years; half were male and half were female, and half were from urban areas and half were from rural areas. According to the Fourth National Oral Health Epidemiology Questionnaire Survey Program, a standard questionnaire was designed to conduct on-the-spot investigations on sugar intake, brushing, dental floss usage, fluoride toothpaste usage.
Results :① Eating before a meal and before bed: the proportion of sweet snacks, sweet drinks and sugary drinks consumed ≥2 times/day was higher in the rural group than in the urban group (P < 0.001), with only sugary drinks consumed significantly differently by age (P < 0.001). ② The rural group had a significantly lower proportion of brushing ≥ 2 times/day, flossing habits and fluoride toothpaste habits than the urban
Conclusions:Among the students aged 12 to 15 in Guangdong Province, the rural group had a higher proportion of consuming desserts, sweet drinks and sweetened drinks. The proportion of brushing ≥ 2 times/day was lower, and the usage rate of floss and fluoride toothpaste was lower.
- Full text:广东省7 680名12-15岁青少年口腔健康行为抽样调查报告.pdf
