36. Oral hygiene practices among 12 - 15 years old students in urban and rural areas of Binh Dinh province and some related factors
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A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on 1106 students aged 12 - 15 years old in urban and rural areas in Binh Dinh province using self-administered questionnaires to collect information on the subjects’ demographics and dental hygiene practices. Results: The prevalence of students in urban and rural areas who had the habit of brushing their teeth twice a day; at least 2 minutes per time and regularly use toothpaste was at a high level (over 70%). The rate of using dental floss/mouthwash (29.5% and 28%) and regular check-ups every 6 months (29.4% and 20.9%) were still low. Factors that increase the rate of oral health practice included the urban living area, female gender, non-poor family, and parents’ concern about oral hygiene habits.
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oral health practice, students, related factors, rural, urban
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