Association Between Oral Health Literacy and Periodontal Status Among Turkish Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 108
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Association between oral health literacy and periodontal status
研究概览
简要总结
This observational cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the association between oral health literacy (OHL) and periodontal status among adult individuals attending Biruni University Faculty of Dentistry, Istanbul, Türkiye. A total of 108 adults were evaluated using the Turkish version of the Rapid Estimate of Adult Literacy in Dentistry (TREALD-30) to assess OHL levels. Periodontal examination included probing depth, clinical attachment level, bleeding on probing, and plaque index. The study sought to determine whether lower OHL levels are associated with poorer periodontal health and to highlight the importance of improving health literacy in oral disease prevention and management.
详细描述
This cross-sectional observational study was conducted at Biruni University Faculty of Dentistry, Istanbul, Türkiye, to evaluate the relationship between oral health literacy (OHL) and periodontal status among adult individuals. A total of 108 systemically healthy adults aged 18 years or older were included. Individuals with fewer than 20 teeth, history of periodontal treatment in the past 6 months, or systemic diseases affecting periodontal health were excluded.
OHL was assessed using the validated Turkish version of the Rapid Estimate of Adult Literacy in Dentistry (TREALD-30). Periodontal examination was performed by a calibrated periodontist and included full-mouth probing depth (PD), clinical attachment level (CAL), bleeding on probing (BOP), and plaque index (PI). Periodontitis was defined according to the 2018 World Workshop classification system.
The primary objective was to determine whether limited OHL is associated with worse periodontal parameters. Secondary objectives included evaluating the relationship between OHL and sociodemographic variables such as age, education, and smoking habits. Statistical analyses were performed using regression models to identify independent predictors of periodontal disease.
The findings of this study aim to emphasize the role of oral health literacy as a potential social determinant of periodontal health and to guide the development of literacy-based preventive strategies in dental public health.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Observational
- 观察模型
- Other
- 时间视角
- Cross Sectional
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 —（Adult, Older Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 是
入选标准
- •Systemically healthy adults aged 18 years or older
- •Ability to read and understand Turkish
- •Voluntary agreement to participate in the study
排除标准
- •Individuals with fewer than 20 teeth
- •History of periodontal treatment within the past 6 months
- •Presence of systemic diseases affecting periodontal health
- •Individuals with mental retardation, cognitive impairment, or inability to complete the questionnaire due to illiteracy or communication difficulties
结局指标
主要结局
Association between oral health literacy and periodontal status
时间窗: Baseline (single examination at enrollment)
The primary outcome is the relationship between oral health literacy, measured by the Turkish version of the Rapid Estimate of Adult Literacy in Dentistry (TREALD-30), and periodontal status based on the 2018 World Workshop classification. Periodontal parameters include probing depth (PD), clinical attachment level (CAL), and bleeding on probing (BOP).
次要结局
- Association between oral health literacy and demographic factors(Single time point (baseline examination))
- Relationship between oral health literacy and smoking status(Single time point (baseline examination))
- Association between oral health literacy and oral hygiene behaviors(Single time point (baseline examination))
研究者
Burcu KARADUMAN
Principal Investigator
Biruni University