Knowledge, attitude, and practice toward oral health management among orthodontic patients: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study aimed to investigate the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) toward oral health management among orthodontic patients.

Methods

A cross-sectional study on orthodontic patients was conducted at Suzhou Dushu Lake Hospital from December 20, 2023, to March 19, 2024. Demographic data and KAP scores were collected using self-designed questionnaires. The cutoff for adequate KAP dimension scores was 70%.

Results

The study included 418 orthodontic patients, of whom 274 (65.55%) were female, and 144 (34.45%) were male. The average age was 32.70 ± 8.47 years (33.72 ± 8.46 in females and 32.17 ± 8.44 in males). The mean knowledge, attitude, and practice scores were 11.80 ± 4.06 (possible range: 0-16), 27.00 ± 3.18 (possible range: 6-30), and 31.13 ± 6.01

SUBMITTER: Zhao J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11658226 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature