Prevalence and socio-behavioural determinants of periodontal disease among adolescents in the northern West bank: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Periodontal disease during adolescence is increasingly recognised as a public health concern due to its high global prevalence and long-term health implications. Despite this, no large-scale studies have assessed its burden among adolescents in Palestine. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of periodontal diseases among 9th-grade students in the northern West Bank and examine its association with key behavioural and socioeconomic factors.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted among 3,352 15-year-old students, selected through stratified proportional random sampling from governmental and private schools. Periodontal health was assessed using the WHO Community Periodontal Index for Treatment Needs, and oral hygiene status was measured with the Simpli

SUBMITTER: Al-Hassan SI 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12553249 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature