The Effects of Two Volitional Interventions to Improve Oral Health Behaviour Among Iranian Adolescents
Overview
- Phase
- Phase 2
- Status
- Completed
- Enrollment
- 1,110
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- changes in frequencies of dental brushing
Overview
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 Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Intervention Model
- Parallel
- Primary Purpose
- Prevention
- Masking
- Single (Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 14 Years to 19 Years (Child, Adult)
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- Yes
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
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
changes in frequencies of dental brushing
Time Frame: changes from baseline, one month after the intervention and six months follow-up
Secondary Outcomes
- 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)
- 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)
Investigators
Amir H Pakpour
Vice Chancellor for Research
Qazvin University Of Medical Sciences