Engelsk titel: Predictors of oral hygiene behaviour in the adult Norwegian population
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Författare:
Molund L
;
Pettersen S
;
Mosdöl A
;
Holst D
Email: linda.molund@uit.no
Språk: Nor
Antal referenser: 22
Dokumenttyp:
Artikel
UI-nummer: 09053566
Sammanfattning
Previous European and Norwegian studies have detected variations regarding oral hygiene behaviour. The purpose of the present study was to assess the level of oral hygiene practices among adults in Norway and investigate whether socio-demographic variables and oral health related variables were associated with oral hygiene behaviour. The analyses were based on a nationwide survey, and the sample consisted of 2378 persons representative of the Norwegian adult population. The data were collected in the spring of 2004 using self-administered questionnaires. In total 97??% reported daily use of toothbrush, while 92??% claimed daily use of fluoride toothpaste. 16??% used dental floss every day, whereas 35??% reported daily use of toothpicks. Age (= 45 years), number of teeth (= 20 teeth), gender (female), and regular dentist check-ups (yes) were associated with higher OR for adequate oral hygiene behaviour (toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste daily, dental floss/tooth picks daily or sometimes per week) in a logistic regression model. Although the encounter with dental professionals seems to have a positive effect on oral hygiene behaviour, there is still a potential in improving today’s individual-centred approach, especially when it comes to communication regarding use of interdental hygiene products among younger adults.