The Effects of Two Volitional Interventions to Improve Oral Health Behaviour Among Iranian Adolescents

Phase 2

Completed

• Conditions: Oral Health Behavior Change

• Registration Number: NCT02066987
• Lead Sponsor: Qazvin University Of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

the present study had two main aims. First, due to the current underconsumption of dental brush adolescents, the investigators should apply a volitional intervention to increase oral health behvaiour in adolescents. Second, the investigators aim to compare the effectiveness of action planning intervention and implementation intention will improve oral health behavior in adolescents.

Detailed Description

This is a study to explore the impact of two volitional interventions on brushing intentions , behaviors and clinical characteristics among a sample of adolescent students.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2014-02
• Study First Submitted: 2014-02-17
• Study First Submitted QC: 2014-02-18
• Study First Posted: 2014-02-20
• Status Verified: 2014-09
• Primary Completion: 2014-09
• Study Completion: 2014-09
• Last Update Submitted: 2014-09-14
• Last Update Posted: 2014-09-16

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 1110

Inclusion Criteria

• 14 Years to 19 Years
• Ability to understand Persian language Adolescents attending high schools in Qazvin

Exclusion Criteria

• participate in any kind of oral health education and promotion programs
• undergoing orthodontic treatment

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
changes in frequencies of dental brushing	changes from baseline, one month after the intervention and six months follow-up

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
changes in psychological predictors of dental brushing (intention ,perceived behavioural control and Self-monitoring)	changes from baseline, one month after the intervention and six months follow-up
The frequency of the use of planning	changes from baseline, one month after the intervention and six months follow-up	The number of planning strategies is used by the adolescents before, at baseline, one month after the intervention and six months follow-up
Changes in Community Periodontal Index (CPI)	changes from baseline, one month after the intervention and six months follow-up
Changes in Turesky Modification of the Quigley-Hein Plaque Index	changes from baseline, one month 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)

Department of Public Health, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences; 🇮🇷 Qazvin, Iran, Islamic Republic of