Knowledge, attitude, and practice toward self-control of dental plaque among patients with periodontal diseases: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The development of periodontal disease is closely linked to individual oral healthcare behaviors. This study aimed to investigate the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) toward the self-control of dental plaque among patients with periodontal diseases.

Methods

This cross-sectional study was conducted at Jinan Stomatological Hospital between July 2022 and September 2022 through a self-administrated questionnaire for patients with periodontal diseases.

Results

A total of 563 participants were included. Among them, 147 (26.11%) had gingivitis and 416 (73.89%) had periodontitis. Participants' knowledge, attitude, and practice scores were 8.71 ± 2.81 (range 0-12), 39.82 ± 3.69 (range 10-50), 33.13 ± 5.91 (range 11-55), respectively. The multivariate logistic

SUBMITTER: Sun J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10475179 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature