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Oral Health Values, Oral Hygiene Habits, and Preventive Dental Attendance Among Health-Related and Non-Health-Related University Students: A Cross-Sectional Study.
| Τίτλος: | Oral Health Values, Oral Hygiene Habits, and Preventive Dental Attendance Among Health-Related and Non-Health-Related University Students: A Cross-Sectional Study. |
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| Συγγραφείς: | Dulić, Klara, Čandrlić, Marija, Miškulin, Ivan, Kralik, Kristina, Jurlina, Davor, Major Poljak, Katarina, Kovačević, Ingrid, Dragičević Tomičić, Dora, Ham, Emanuela, Čandrlić, Slavko |
| Πηγή: | Dentistry Journal; Jul2026, Vol. 14 Issue 7, p410, 13p |
| Θεματικοί όροι: | Oral hygiene, Dental care utilization, College students, Oral health, Student health, Cross-sectional method |
| Γεωγραφικοί όροι: | Croatia |
| Περίληψη: | Background/Objectives: This study aimed to assess oral health values, oral hygiene habits, preventive dental attendance, and lifestyle-related risk factors among students at the University of Osijek and to compare findings between students enrolled in health-related and non-health-related study programs. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 331 students (186 health-related and 145 non-health-related). Participants were recruited using a convenience sampling approach. Data were collected using an anonymous questionnaire comprising demographic information, oral health–related behaviors, and the Croatian version of the Oral Health Values Scale (OHVS-CRO). Group differences were analyzed using nonparametric statistical tests. Results: Students enrolled in health-related study programs reported significantly more favorable oral hygiene behaviors, including more frequent toothbrushing, greater use of dental floss, interdental brushes, and mouthwash, as well as more regular preventive dental attendance (all p < 0.05). They also achieved significantly higher OHVS-CRO scores across all domains and on the total scale (median total score: 42 vs. 40; p < 0.001). No significant differences were observed regarding smoking, alcohol consumption, or refined sugar intake. Conclusions: Students enrolled in health-related study programs demonstrated higher oral health values and more favorable oral health-related behaviors than students enrolled in non-health-related study programs. These findings suggest an association between educational orientation and oral health values and behaviors and may inform future oral health promotion initiatives targeting university students. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Βάση Δεδομένων: | Complementary Index |
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