Factor structure of health and oral health-related behaviors among adolescents in Arusha, northern Tanzania

Åstrøm, Anne Nordrehaug; Mbawalla, Hawa Shariff

doi:10.3109/00016357.2011.568960

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“…After adjusting for relevant socio-demographic variables, the current study findings indicate associations between poor oral health behaviour and weak beliefs in the importance of regular tooth brushing, poor mental health, and health risk behaviours, including addictive risk behaviours, low physical activity, inadequate dietary behaviours (skipping breakfast and insufficient fruit and vegetable consumption), which is largely consistent with findings of previous research [ 2 , 3 , 5 , 13 , 20 , 21 , 22 , 23 , 25 , 29 ]. Contrary to some previous findings [ 3 , 20 ], this study found that binge drinking and more frequent daily meals and snacks, was found to be protective of poor oral health behaviour.…”

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“…In concordance with a number of other studies [ 3 , 7 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 , 24 , 25 , 26 , 27 ], the study found across the countries that men engaged more frequently in poor oral health behaviour (less frequent tooth brushing, less or never dental attendance). It is possible that women care more for body and appearance, and thus their oral health than men [ 2 , 3 ].…”

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“…Various factors have been found to be associated with suboptimal tooth brushing among young people, including sociodemographics such as men [ 3 , 7 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 ] and lower socioeconomic status [ 17 , 18 , 19 ]; poor oral health attitude [ 2 ]; addictive risk behaviour such as smoking [ 5 , 13 ] and alcohol and cannabisuse [ 20 ]; lack of exercises [ 3 ], dietary behaviour, including infrequent fruits and/or vegetables consumption [ 21 , 22 , 23 ], frequent servings of chocolate, candy or chips/day [ 3 ], and poor mental health or psychological distress [ 21 ]. Less than annual or no dental visits has been found to be associated with being male [ 15 , 24 , 25 , 26 , 27 ], lower socioeconomic status [ 16 , 26 , 28 ], younger age [ 9 ]; poor oral health attitudes [ 25 ]; health risk behaviour, including infrequent tooth brushing [ 26 ], smoking [ 29 ] and anticipation of painful treatment [ 9 ].…”

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Oral Health Behaviour and Social and Health Factors in University Students from 26 Low, Middle and High Income Countries

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Pengpid

2014

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Poor oral health is still a major burden for populations throughout the world, particularly in developing countries. The aim of this study was investigate oral health behaviour (tooth brushing and dental attendance) and associated factors in low, middle and high income countries. Using anonymous questionnaires, data were collected from 19,560 undergraduate university students (mean age 20.8, SD = 2.8) from 27 universities in 26 countries across Asia, Africa and the Americas. Results indicate that 67.2% of students reported to brush their teeth twice or more times a day, 28.8% about once a day and 4.0% never. Regarding dental check-up visit, 16.3% reported twice a year, 25.6% once a year, 33.9% rarely and 24.3% never. In a multivariate logistic regression analysis, being a male, coming from a wealthy or quite well off family background, living in low income or lower middle income, weak beliefs in the importance of regular tooth brushing, depression and PTSD symptoms, tobacco use and frequent gambling, low physical activity, and low daily meal and snacks frequency were associated with inadequate tooth brushing (

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“…The second cluster included high sweets consumption, smoking and physical fighting. Likewise, Åstrøm and Mbawalla [14] identified two factors from seven health behaviours among Tanzanian secondary school adolescents namely; hygiene and snacking behaviours.…”

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Sociodemographics and School Environment Correlates of Clustered Oral and General Health Related Behaviours in Tanzanian Adolescents

Kahabuka¹,

Mbawalla²,

Mumghamba³

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Int. J. Child Health Nutr.

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Objectives: To identify underlying clusters of general and oral health behaviours and acertain possible factors influencing the existence of the behaviours. Materials and Methods:A cross sectional study was conducted among 4,847 school adolescents aged 11 to 17 years. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire in Kiswahili inquiring about general and oral health related behaviours, socio-demographics and adolescents' school relationship. Principal component analysis was employed to identify clusters of health behaviour. Frequency distribution for proportions, cross tabulations with chi-square and a two stage binary logistic regression were done.Results: Principal component analysis identified four clusters from twelve health behaviours; hygiene practices, dietary behaviours, cigarette smoking & alcohol consumption and sedentary related behaviours. Girls, OR 0.8 (95% CI 0.7, 0.9); secondary school attendees, OR 0.5 (95% CI 0.4, 0.7) and adolescents with good school relationship OR 0.7 (95% CI 0.6, 0.8) were less likely to smoke or use alcohol. Urban residents were less likely OR 0.8, (95% CI 0.7, 0.9) to report acceptable dietary behaviours. Adolescents whose fathers had secondary education or higher, were in secondary schools and had good school relationship were most likely to have acceptable hygiene behaviours, OR 1.4 (95% CI 1.2, 1.6), 1.6 (95% CI 1.1, 2.2) and 1.4 (95% CI 1.3, 1.7), respectively. Conclusion:Oral and general health behaviours of Tanzanian adolescents factored into four clusters with hygiene behaviours being most practiced and physical exercise the least. The clustered behaviours were influenced by sociodemographics and school environment.

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“…This finding is consistent with studies conducted outside the United States. 2 15 16 17 Unfortunately, NHANES data in this 2-year wave did not indicate if dental insurance was included in the participants’ overall health insurance coverage. However, having dental coverage does not necessary indicate receipt of dental care.…”

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Relationship between General Health Behaviors and Oral Health Behaviors in 2015–2016 NHANES Adult Population

2019

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Objectives The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between general health behaviors and oral health behaviors in adults who participated in the interview component of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) of 2015 to 2016. Materials and Methods This was a cross-sectional study design of a national data set that included 5,992 adults who represented a sample of civilian, noninstitutionalized US population. Statistical Analysis Chi-squared test of independence was used to describe the relationship of demographic information with oral health behaviors of participants. Multivariate logistic regression was used to determine the association between general and oral health behaviors. Results More than half (53.6%) of the participants had seen a dentist in the past 12 months and the main reason for that visit was for a regular checkup, cleaning, or examination. More than one-quarter (28.7%) reported visiting a dentist because something was hurting or bothering them. Most respondents (63.4%) reported being hardly ever or never having been embarrassed by their mouth condition. Age at one’s first sexual encounter, having a new sexual partner, mental health counseling, moderate- intensity sports, and computer use were significantly associated with positive oral health behaviors. Conclusions For maximum effectiveness, health promotion efforts should target risk behaviors common to both oral and general health.

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Factor structure of health and oral health-related behaviors among adolescents in Arusha, northern Tanzania

Cited by 7 publications

References 24 publications

Oral Health Behaviour and Social and Health Factors in University Students from 26 Low, Middle and High Income Countries

Oral Health Behaviour and Social and Health Factors in University Students from 26 Low, Middle and High Income Countries

Sociodemographics and School Environment Correlates of Clustered Oral and General Health Related Behaviours in Tanzanian Adolescents

Relationship between General Health Behaviors and Oral Health Behaviors in 2015–2016 NHANES Adult Population

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