Bullying and oral health in Egyptian adolescents: the moderating role of sense of coherence and resistance to peer influence.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Bullying is the intentional, repeated and prolonged aggressive behavior towards victim(s) who feel powerless to defend themselves. It could influence adolescents' mental health. Some adolescents possess coping skills which enable them to overcome such adversities. The present study assessed the association between bullying, sense of coherence (SOC), resistance to peer influence (RPI) and oral health in Egyptian adolescents.

Materials and methods

A cross-sectional survey that included 12-16 year old adolescents attending 6 schools in Damanhour, Egypt was conducted from March to December 2023. Data were collected through clinical examination and self-administered questionnaires. Clinical examination assessed dental caries (DMFT), oral hygiene (plaque index) and ging

SUBMITTER: Elwan AH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11490047 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature