Changes in oral home care and smoking habits during COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) pandemic has caused disruption in the health behavior in many aspects of life. While hand hygiene was promoted as one of the precautionary measures to mitigate and contain COVID-19, oral health and smoking might have received less attention in the media campaigns. The aim of this study was to examine health behavioral changes in terms of oral home care habits, smoking, and perception of dental care during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Material and methods

An online survey was designed to assess oral home care, smoking habits, and attitude toward dental services of participants aged 18 years and older. The data were collected between September and November 2021. The strength of association between changes in oral home care habits, smo

SUBMITTER: Atieh MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10847705 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature