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NCT Number: NCT06689202

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

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 .

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Key information

Conditions

Oral Health Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Among Patients Behavior

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Newgiza University

Giza, Newgiza, Egypt

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Adult patients attending the diagnostic center in Newgiza University
  • 18 years or older Exclusion criteria
  • Patients who refuse to consent to participate in the survey

Treatment and study plan

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.

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.

Primary outcomes

  1. Oral Health Knowledge, Attitude & Behavior

    Time frame: November 2024-January 2025

    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:

    • The Knowledge (K) index score is derived from items 2, 8, 10, 15, and 19.
    • The Attitude (A) index score is based on items 6, 11, and 14.
    • The Behavior (B) index score is determined from items 4, 9, 12, and 16.

Secondary outcomes

  1. DMFT Scores

    Time frame: November 2024-January 2025

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

NewGiza University

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Registry information

Official study title

Assessment of Oral Health Knowledge, Attitude and Behavior of Adult Patients Attending a Dental School Hospital in Egypt: A Cross-sectional Study

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2025
First posted
Nov 14, 2024
Registry last updated
May 29, 2025

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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