Determinants of oral health among Iranian soldiers: a structural equation modeling study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Military personnel often face unique challenges in maintaining optimal oral health. This study investigated the oral health status, caries experience, and associated factors among a sample of Iranian soldiers, employing a structural equation modeling (SEM) approach to explore the complex interplay of socioeconomic and behavioral determinants.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted among 658 male soldiers aged 18-30 years from three military barracks in Fars province, Iran. Data were collected through a structured instrument and clinical oral examinations. The study employs the DMFT index, which measures caries experience based on decayed, missing, and filled teeth, along with the Simplified Oral Hygiene Index (OHI-S) to assess overall oral health status. St

SUBMITTER: Banakar M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11515288 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature