Assessment of Oral Health Knowledge, Attitude and Behavior of Adult Patients in Egypt

NCT06689202 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: Knowledge,Attitude,Behavior
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 288
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Oral health is a significant contributor to public health and is classified by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a major global health concern. Notably, one in two adults suffer from dental decay ,with oral diseases ranking among the most prevalent non-communicable disease (NCDs) . Thus, public health programs focus on modifying lifestyle factors for prevention rather than treatment. In developed countries , public health programs have successfully improved oral health through dietary and lifestyle modifications, as well as fluoride use . Furthermore, oral health professionals have a crucial in role in influencing the behaviors of their patients and preventing oral diseases .Therefore, enhancing oral health knowledge is essential for positive health behaviors and hence better oral health outcomes .

Conditions

Oral Health Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Among Patients

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Oral Health Knowledge, Attitude & Behavior

  The overall KAB score is calculated using the 12 questions (Questions 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, and 19), with scoring as follows: * (A) indicates 1 point for the answer "Agree" to items (Questions 4, 9, 11, 12, 16, and 19). * (D) indicates 1 point for the answer "Disagree" to items (Questions 2, 6, 8, 10, 14, and 15). The KAB score ranges from 0 to 12, with higher scores indicating better oral health knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors. The scores are calculated as follows: 1. The Knowledge (K) index score is derived from items 2, 8, 10, 15, and 19. 2. The Attitude (A) index score is based on items 6, 11, and 14. 3. The Behavior (B) index score is determined from items 4, 9, 12, and 16.

  November 2024-January 2025

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• DMFT Scores

  November 2024-January 2025

Interventions

The Hiroshima University - Dental Behavioral Inventory (HU-DBI) by Kawamura will be used as a validated instrument to assess oral health-related knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors (KAB) OTHER

The assessment will include 20 HU-DBI items, which employ a dichotomous response format (agree/disagree). However, only 12 items will be used to calculate the overall KAB score, which will range from 0 to 12, with higher scores indicating better oral health KAB.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Adult patients attending the diagnostic center in Newgiza University

You may qualify if:

• Adult patients attending the diagnostic center in Newgiza University

You may not qualify if:

• Patients who refuse to consent to participate in the survey

Sponsors & Collaborators

• NewGiza University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Newgiza University

Giza, Newgiza, Egypt

Location

Related Publications (1)

• Sharkawy MN, Shaalan O. Oral health knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of adult patients attending a dental school hospital in Egypt: a cross-sectional study. Sci Rep. 2025 Dec 5;15(1):43274. doi: 10.1038/s41598-025-29251-4.

  PMID: 41350351 DERIVED

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Behavior

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Principle Investigator

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: November 12, 2024
• First Posted: November 14, 2024
• Study Start: January 1, 2025
• Primary Completion: March 25, 2025
• Study Completion: May 10, 2025
• Last Updated: May 29, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-05

Locations

EG (1)