Facilitators and Barriers That Influence Oral Health Behaviours Among Adolescents: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The objectives of the present systematic review were to (1) identify facilitators and barriers to oral health behaviours (OHBs) among adolescents and (2) map identified factors to the Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF) and the Capability, Opportunity, and Motivation-Behaviour (COM-B) model.

Methods

Studies directly investigating self-reported factors influencing oral health behaviours among adolescents (aged 10-19) using qualitative, quantitative, or mixed research methods were included. A comprehensive search was conducted on 4 databases (PubMed, Embase, APA PsycINFO, and Web of Science) on September 17, 2024. Data regarding study design, basic information, and findings were extracted. The Mixed-Methods Appraisal Tool (MMAT) was used to appraise the methodologica

SUBMITTER: Chan MK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12753219 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature