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

May 22, 2025 updated by: Menna Nagy Sharkawy, NewGiza University

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

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 .

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

288

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Egypt
    • Newgiza
      • Giza, Newgiza, Egypt
        • NewGiza University

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Adult patients attending the diagnostic center in Newgiza University

Description

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

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
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:

  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 Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
DMFT Scores
Time Frame: November 2024-January 2025
November 2024-January 2025

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

NewGiza University

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

January 1, 2025

Primary Completion (Actual)

March 25, 2025

Study Completion (Actual)

May 10, 2025

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

November 12, 2024

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 12, 2024

First Posted (Actual)

November 14, 2024

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

May 29, 2025

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 22, 2025

Last Verified

May 1, 2025

More Information

Terms related to this study

Other Study ID Numbers

  • Knowledge,Attitude,Behavior

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

UNDECIDED

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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