The Effectiveness of Gain- Versus Loss-framed Health Messages to Improve Oral Health Among Iranian Adolescents
Phase 2
Completed
- Conditions
- Health Behavior
- Registration Number
- NCT01421108
- Lead Sponsor
- Qazvin University Of Medical Sciences
- Brief Summary
This study explores the effectiveness of message framing, loss-framed vs. gain-framed messages on oral health in Iran.
- Detailed Description
This is a study to explore the impact of two pamphlets with gain-framed and loss-framed messages on brushing and flossing attitudes, intentions , behaviors and clinical characteristics among a sample of adolescent students.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 372
Inclusion Criteria
- They are not involved in the oral health education
- Ability to understand Persian language Adolescents attending high schools in Qazvin
Exclusion Criteria
- Does not meet inclusion criteria
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method changes in frequencies of dental brushing and flossing changes from baseline, two weeks after the intervention and six months follow-up
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Changes in Community Periodontal Index (CPI) changes from baseline, two weeks after the intervention and six months follow-up Changes in Turesky Modification of the Quigley-Hein Plaque Index changes from baseline, two weeks after the intervention and six months follow-up Changes in psychological predictors of dental brushing (attitude, intention). changes from baseline, two weeks after the intervention and six months follow-up Oral health related quality of life changes from baseline and six months follow-up
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
The Organization for Education
🇮🇷Qazvin, Iran, Islamic Republic of
The Organization for Education🇮🇷Qazvin, Iran, Islamic Republic of