Oral health literacy and behaviors among Chinese university students: a comparative study of medical and non-medical students DOI Creative Commons
Wei Wang,

Changchun Xiao,

Siyi Li

et al.

BMC Oral Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 25(1)

Published: May 3, 2025

Oral health literacy (OHL) plays a crucial role in improving oral outcomes. Due to their academic background, medical students are presumed have higher OHL levels than other disciplines. However, few studies directly compared and behaviors between non-medical students. This cross-sectional study recruited undergraduate from seven universities Shandong, China. A total of 2,695 completed an online survey August September 2024. The questionnaire collected information on demographic characteristics, OHL, health-related behaviors. was measured using the validated Chinese version short-form Dental Health Literacy Scale (HeLD-14). Data were analyzed t-tests, chi-square tests, mediation analysis conducted with PROCESS macro SPSS. Among participants, 1,572 (58.3%) Medical scored significantly HeLD-14 score (56.96 ± 11.04 vs. 54.59 11.24, P < 0.001), consistently scores across all dimensions. In terms behaviors, more likely brush after late-night snacks, use fluoride toothpaste, floss regularly (all 0.05). Mediation showed that partially mediated relationship major these exhibit healthier Enhancing among may foster better improve overall

Language: Английский

Knowledge Sharing in Academic Libraries DOI
Andi Asrifan, Syawal Syawal,

Yohana Triana Ina Weran

et al.

Advances in library and information science (ALIS) book series, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 367 - 394

Published: Jan. 9, 2025

This study analyzes how online resource management affects academic library knowledge exchange and user happiness. It shows information technology improves service quality meets varied needs. The research presents a strategy framework for services to identify key aspects that affect student sharing. evaluates current practices offers improvements using structured interviews surveys. findings show while some academicians give information, few learn from students. emphasizes the use of newspapers educational websites supplement sources. project seeks help libraries improve teaching by fostering collaborative efficient knowledge-sharing.

Language: Английский

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Effectiveness of an embedded oral health educational intervention in an undergraduate nursing program: A mixed methods study DOI Creative Commons
Jacqueline Rojo, Lucie M. Ramjan, Yenna Salamonson

et al.

Nurse Education Today, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 147, P. 106568 - 106568

Published: Jan. 15, 2025

Language: Английский

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Oral health literacy and behaviors among Chinese university students: a comparative study of medical and non-medical students DOI Creative Commons
Wei Wang,

Changchun Xiao,

Siyi Li

et al.

BMC Oral Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 25(1)

Published: May 3, 2025

Oral health literacy (OHL) plays a crucial role in improving oral outcomes. Due to their academic background, medical students are presumed have higher OHL levels than other disciplines. However, few studies directly compared and behaviors between non-medical students. This cross-sectional study recruited undergraduate from seven universities Shandong, China. A total of 2,695 completed an online survey August September 2024. The questionnaire collected information on demographic characteristics, OHL, health-related behaviors. was measured using the validated Chinese version short-form Dental Health Literacy Scale (HeLD-14). Data were analyzed t-tests, chi-square tests, mediation analysis conducted with PROCESS macro SPSS. Among participants, 1,572 (58.3%) Medical scored significantly HeLD-14 score (56.96 ± 11.04 vs. 54.59 11.24, P < 0.001), consistently scores across all dimensions. In terms behaviors, more likely brush after late-night snacks, use fluoride toothpaste, floss regularly (all 0.05). Mediation showed that partially mediated relationship major these exhibit healthier Enhancing among may foster better improve overall

Language: Английский

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0