Effectiveness of dental health education program by application of self-efficacy theory on dental health behavior of grade 4-6 students in Suphanburi
Keywords:
self-efficacy, dental health care, dental plaqueAbstract
This study was a preliminary experimental research by one group pre-test post-test design. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of dental health education program by applying the self-efficacy theory that affects dental health behavior of primary school students grade 4-6 in Suphanburi Province. The experimental group was 30 students. The intervention for 5 weeks. Data collected by dental health knowledge questionnaires (KR 20= 0.71), dental health behavior questionnaires (Cronbach’s Alpha = 0.72), oral hygiene skill assessment and plaque record. Data were analyzed by percentage, mean, standard deviation and paired sample t-test.
The results showed that after intervention, knowledge of dental health care and brushing skills of students increased more than before intervention and dental plaque reduced more than before intervention significantly (P<0.05).
The finding indicated that the dental health education program by applying the self-efficacy theory that may affect dental health care behavior of students has improved knowledge of dental health care, oral health care skills and oral hygiene.
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