Changes in Toothbrushing Behaviors Following a Child Dental Care Reform in Israel

Children, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 12(3), P. 289 - 289

Published: Feb. 26, 2025

(1) Background: Toothbrushing behavior in children and adolescents is shaped by national dental health policies sociodemographic psychological factors. In 2010, child care was incorporated into Israel’s National Health Insurance Law (NHIL). This study explored toothbrushing its predictors before after this reform. (2) Methods: Data from 36,755 students grades 6–10 were analyzed the Behaviour School-Aged Children conducted pre-reform (1998, 2002, 2006) post-reform (2010, 2013, 2016). The dependent variable behavior, while independent variables included characteristics. Chi-squared tests compared proportions of compliant behaviors, logistic regression identified significant predictors. (3) Results: According to recommendations, 59–64% brushed their teeth proportion increased significantly post-reform, reaching 73% 2018. Predictors compliance being female, younger, Jewish, non-observant, having a higher socioeconomic status, better status. These consistent pre- models. (4) Conclusions: reform positively influenced habits among adolescents. However, disparities remain specific communities. Interventions tailored address factors are recommended enhance regular across all populations.

Language: Английский

Bullying and oral health in Egyptian adolescents: the moderating role of sense of coherence and resistance to peer influence

BMC Oral Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 24(1)

Published: Oct. 18, 2024

Abstract Background Bullying is the intentional, repeated and prolonged aggressive behavior towards victim(s) who feel powerless to defend themselves. It could influence adolescents’ mental health. Some adolescents possess coping skills which enable them overcome such adversities. The present study assessed association between bullying, sense of coherence (SOC), resistance peer (RPI) oral health in Egyptian adolescents. Materials methods A cross-sectional survey that included 12–16 year old attending 6 schools Damanhour, Egypt was conducted from March December 2023. Data were collected through clinical examination self-administered questionnaires. Clinical dental caries (DMFT), hygiene (plaque index) gingival condition (gingival index). Toothbrushing frequency sugar consumption by (World Health Organization-child form), bullying (Revised Olweus Bully Victim Questionnaire), SOC (Sense Coherence Scale-Short Form) RPI (Resistance Peer Influence Questionnaire). independent variables RPI. dependent untreated caries, inflammation toothbrushing frequency. Multivariable multilevel regression relationship after adjusting for potential confounders. Adjusted coefficients (B), adjusted odds ratios (AOR) 95% confidence intervals (CI) calculated. Effect modifications evaluated. Results response rate 95.25% ( N = 602), mean (SD) age 14.01 (1.15). Half students (49.83%) girls. About 42% had only 15.78% brushed their teeth twice daily index 1.57 (0.40). 25% victims, (9.30%) bullies (18.60%) bully-victims. Victims showed significantly lower (AOR 0.52, p 0.04). Bullies bully-victims non-significantly higher 1.42, 0.25), 1.21, 0.42), respectively. not associated with inflammation. Higher mitigated impact on Conclusion alleviated this relationship, highlighting importance individual strategies

Language: Английский

Depression and dental caries in US adults, NHANES 2015–2018

BMC Oral Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 24(1)

Published: May 2, 2024

Abstract Purpose This study aimed to investigate the link between depression and untreated dental caries among adults in United States. Methods Data were collected from National Health Nutrition Survey (2015–2018); respondents aged 20 years or older who completed a patient health questionnaire underwent comprehensive oral examination included. Participants categorized into three groups according depressive symptoms as follows: those with no, mild, moderate severe depression. weighted, multiple potential covariates included analysis provide national estimates account for complex sample design. A multivariable weighted logistic regression model was performed test hypothesis that varying degrees of American are associated caries. Subgroup analyses based on age gender after adjusting covariates. P value <.05 considered significant. Results Among 8740 participants, prevalence coronal root 20.50% 12.92%, respectively. Moderate significant risk factor (odds ratio, 1.25; 95% confidence interval, 1.09–1.66) The increased by 87% young (aged 20–44 years) 46% women suest revealed impact disorder non-significantly different subgroup ( p =0.09) sex =0.51). However, (mild depression: OR, 1.07; CI, 0.85–1.34; 1.06; 0.83–1.36; respectively). Conclusion results this suggested association caries; however, non-significant. In States, is

Language: Английский