Media and Social Networks Consultation and Associated Factors Among Orthodontic Patients

NCT06734923 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 24Odonto03
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 65
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

"Context : An increasing number of patients are using the internet and social media to obtain information about oral health, including the field of orthodontics. Aim : This study aimed to analyze the behavior and habits of patients regarding the use of social media to obtain information about orthodontics, as well as the factors associated with this usage. Materials and methods : The study was designed as a single-center, cross-sectional, descriptive study. Orthodontic patients filled out a 28-question questionnaire that gathered demographic data, information-seeking behavior, platform use and online consultation habits, trust and impact, and interest in additional resources. A univariate and multivariate logistic regression models/analysis were conducted using Excel and IBM SPSS Statistics Version 29.0.1.0, (employing Chi2, Fisher's exact tests, univariate and multivariate models)."

Conditions

Dental Care; Using Social Media and Networks to Find Out About Orthodontic Treatment

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• online research of orthodontic information

  Yes (score = 1) No (score = 2)

  At the inclusion

Secondary Outcomes (2)

• trust in the information gathered

  At the inclusion

• The impact of online and social media information on orthodontic patients' decision-making

  At the inclusion

Study Arms (1)

Patient who has conducted online research on orthodontics

online research on orthodontics

Other: Questionnaire (28 questions)

Interventions

Questionnaire (28 questions) OTHER

demographic data, information-seeking behavior, platform use and online consultation habits, trust and impact, and interest in additional resources

Patient who has conducted online research on orthodontics

Eligibility Criteria

• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Patients present in the waiting room during the period of questionnaire distribution at the Orthodontic Unit of the Nice University Hospital

You may qualify if:

• \- All patients, whether adults or minors accompanied by their legal representative, who consulted in the orthodontics unit, and had access to the internet.

You may not qualify if:

• \- All patients who declined to participate.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice: lead

Study Sites (1)

CHU NICE

Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, 06200, France

Location

MeSH Terms

Interventions

Surveys and Questionnaires

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Data Collection; Epidemiologic Methods; Investigative Techniques; Health Care Evaluation Mechanisms; Quality of Health Care; Health Care Quality, Access, and Evaluation; Public Health; Environment and Public Health

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: CASE ONLY
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: December 5, 2024
• First Posted: December 16, 2024
• Study Start: February 1, 2023
• Primary Completion: July 31, 2023
• Study Completion: July 31, 2023
• Last Updated: December 20, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-11

Locations

FR (1)