Oral health among student veterans: Effects on mental and physical health

Albright, David L.; Godfrey, Kelli; McDaniel, Justin T.; Fletcher, Kari L.; Thomas, Kate H.; Bertram, Jessica; Cobb, Dustin I; Stephens, Teresa

doi:10.1080/07448481.2018.1540985

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“…Similar to the present study, Self-efficacy was the most predictive factors of oral health behaviors. These results are consistent with previous studies [27][28][29] .…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 94%

Factors Predicting the Oral Health Behaviors of the Iranian Students in the District 1 Tehran, Iran

Delshad¹,

Pourhaji²,

Hidarnia³

et al. 2019

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Aim: The purpose of this examination is determining predictors to oral health behaviors predict in Iranian students in district 1 Tehran based on the health belief model with added Commitment to plan construct. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 351 four grade female students in the first district of Tehran, Iran in 2017. The random Multi‑stage random cluster sampling method was used to recruit students. The inclusion criteria were being graded, four female students (aged 9-11 years), or Education at the fourth grade of one of the elementary schools studied in the first district of Tehran and, The health of the student from a physical and psychological of view. Logistic regression analysis was used to identify the variables that predict oral health behaviors. Results: The total 31.8% of the students reported that they were brushing behavior less than twice a day and 55.2% students claimed, use of dental floss behavior once a week or less than once a day. The results indicated that perceived self-efficacy (OR=1.46, 95% CI=0.57-3.78, P<0.001), Commitment to plan (OR=1.13, 95% CI=1.04-1.23, P<0.001) and Cues to action (OR=1.42, 95% CI=1.14–1.76, P=0.002) were the significant predicting variables which is the key factor of brushing twice a day, and use of dental floss once a day or more (OR=1.02, 95% CI=0.23-3.53, P=0.003). Conclusion: This study has shown the effectiveness of the health belief model with added Commitment to plan construct to predict oral health behavior in female students. So, it seems that the model as a framework for designing training programs to improve students to improve oral health behavior can be used.

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“…Similar to the present study, Self-efficacy was the most predictive factors of oral health behaviors. These results are consistent with previous studies [27][28][29] .…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 94%

Factors Predicting the Oral Health Behaviors of the Iranian Students in the District 1 Tehran, Iran

Delshad¹,

Pourhaji²,

Hidarnia³

et al. 2019

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“…Oral health is an integral part of physical and mental health and has been found to be a strong determinant of quality of life and well-being in general populations [ 1 , 2 ]. According to World Health Organization (WHO), oral health is a state where individuals are free from pain in the facial area and oral cavity and are without problems such as malignancy, infection, periodontal disease, or tooth decay/loss which limit the normal functioning of chewing, smiling and talking [ 3 ].…”

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An educational intervention using the health belief model for improvement of oral health behavior in grade-schoolers: a randomized controlled trial

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Background Oral health problems especially dental caries are common in school children, and education programs may help to prevent these conditions. The aim of current study was to examine the effects of an educational program based on a Health Belief Model (HBM) to improve oral health behaviors of elementary school children. Methods A total of 112 children ages 6–12 years old accompanied by one of their parents were randomly assigned to intervention/test and control groups. In the intervention group, five consecutive weekly educational sessions based on the HBM were provided, while the control group received only routine education delivered by the dental clinic. The Decayed, Missing, and Filled Teeth (DMFT) score, papillary bleeding index, and responses to the HBM questionnaire were assessed in the intervention and control groups at baseline and three-month follow-up after the intervention was completed. Within-group and between-group differences were examined using the Student’s t-test and analysis of covariance. Results All HBM domains were improved at follow-up in the intervention group compared to the control group (p < 0.001). The largest change was in perceived susceptibility, whereas the smallest changes were in perceived severity and perceived benefits. The papillary bleeding index demonstrated a significant change from baseline to follow-up in the intervention group (reduction of 0.7, 95% CI = − 0.9 to − 0.5). All components of the DMFT score except missing teeth also improved in the intervention group compared to controls. However, no significant difference was found in total DMFT score between intervention and control groups. Conclusion An education program based on HBM may be more effective than current methods used to educate children and their parents on optimal oral health behaviors. Administration of interventions of this type along with other school-based programs to prevent dental caries may be helpful in grade-school children.

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“…Results of this study serve as a starting point to inform mental health and physical health services for TGNC student veterans. This study contributes to the growing awareness and research literature that veterans of the Afghanistan and Iraq wars are enrolling in colleges in greater numbers and have health risks and health behaviors that differ from the general student population (intimate partner violence: Albright, Fletcher, McDaniel, et al, 2018; Albright, Godfrey, et al, 2019; prevalence of campus mental health service use: Albright, Fletcher, Pelts, & Taliaferro, 2017; tobacco use: Albright, Fletcher, Thomas, et al, 2018; oral health: Albright, Landor, et al, in press; Albright, Thomas, et al, in press; sexual behaviors and health practices: Albright, McDaniel, et al, 2019; mental health and sexual orientation: Pelts & Albright, 2015; physical health and sexual orientation: Pelts, Albright, McDaniel, & Godfrey, 2018; mental health: Thomas et al, 2018). With this awareness, colleges and universities need to continue to gather data on the TGNC student veteran population.…”

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confidence: 92%

An exploratory study: Informing health and prevention services for transgender and gender nonconforming student service members and veterans.

Pelts¹,

Albright²,

McDaniel³

et al. 2019

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Veterans of recent wars are enrolling in colleges and universities at high rates. Among them are veterans who identify as transgender and gender nonconforming (TGNC). As a result of societal stigma and discrimination, TGNC student veterans may have health needs that differ from the general population. This study utilized data from a national sample to examine the physical health and mental health factors of TGNC student service members and veterans. Results indicate that TGNC student service members and veterans self-reported significantly higher rates of bronchitis and depression with unprescribed pain killer use when compared with cisgender student veterans. Discussion of the results of this study are presented to inform health and prevention services for TGNC student service members and veterans on college and university campuses.

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Oral health among student veterans: Effects on mental and physical health

Cited by 15 publications

References 25 publications

Factors Predicting the Oral Health Behaviors of the Iranian Students in the District 1 Tehran, Iran

Factors Predicting the Oral Health Behaviors of the Iranian Students in the District 1 Tehran, Iran

An educational intervention using the health belief model for improvement of oral health behavior in grade-schoolers: a randomized controlled trial

An exploratory study: Informing health and prevention services for transgender and gender nonconforming student service members and veterans.

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