A Mixed Methods Comparison of Oral Hygiene Behaviors by Gender Among Mexican-Origin Young Adults in California.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This mixed methods study explores gender differences in, and reasons for, toothbrushing and flossing among Mexican-origin adults.

Methods

Interviews and surveys about oral hygiene behaviors were collected from 72 adults (ages 21-40) living on the California-Mexico border. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed in their original language (English/Spanish), then coded. Survey responses were linked to coded transcripts in Dedoose. Qualitative reports were thematically analyzed for each behavior, stratified into four groups by gender and whether or not participants met American Dental Association (ADA) weekly guidelines (brushing ≥ 14/week; flossing ≥ 7/week). Self-reported weekly frequencies of brushing and flossing were collected continuously, and then dichotomi

SUBMITTER: Yu M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11887658 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature