The Effectiveness of Gain- vs. Loss-framed Health Messages to Improve Oral Health Among Iranian Adolescents:A Randomized Controlled Trial

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: oral health; Oral and Gastrointestinal - Other diseases of the mouth, teeth, oesophagus, digestive system including liver and colon; Public Health - Epidemiology

• Registration Number: ACTRN12611000885998
• Lead Sponsor: Qazvin University Of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2011-08-19
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 280

Inclusion Criteria

They are not involved in the oral health education
Ability to understand Persian language Adolescents attending high schools in Qazvin

Exclusion Criteria

They are involved in the oral health education
Inability to understand Persian language

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
changes in frequencies of dental brushing and flossing. this outcome will assess by a self report questionnaire.[changes from baseline, two weeks after the intervention and six months follow-up]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Changes in psychological predictors of dental brushing (attitude, intention).<br> this outcome will assess by a self report questionnaire.[changes from baseline, two weeks after the intervention and six months follow-up];changes in Community Periodontal Index (CPI). this outcome will assess by a clinical examination.[changes from baseline, two weeks after the intervention and six months follow-up];changes in Turesky Modification of the Quigley-Hein Plaque Index. this outcome will assess by a clinical examination.[changes from baseline, two weeks after the intervention and six months follow-up]