ผลของโปรแกรมปรับเปลี่ยนพฤติกรรมการป้องกันโรคเหงือกอักเสบ ของนักเรียนชั้นมัธยมศึกษาปีที่ 1 อำเภอศรีณรงค์ จังหวัดสุรินทร์

Sairung Bunluean; Arun Boonsang

Authors

Sairung Bunluean SI NARONG District Public Health office , Sri Narong District , SURIN PROVINCE
Arun Boonsang Assistant Professor, College of Medicine and Public Health, Ubon Ratchathani University

Keywords:

Prevention Behavior Modification Program, Gingivitis, Dental Plaque, Grade 7 Students, Surin Province

Abstract

This quasi-experimental research aimed to investigate the effects of a behavioral modification program for the gingivitis prevention among Grade 7 students in Sri Narong District, Surin Province. The sample consisted of 66 participants, divided into an experimental group (n=33) and a control group (n=33). Data collection was conducted over 12 weeks. The experimental group received a behavioral modification program for gingivitis prevention designed by the researcher, while the comparison group received conventional dental health education. Data were collected through questionnaires and oral condition record forms, and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics.

Findings revealed that post-experiment, the experimental group had significantly higher mean scores in knowledge (P < 0.001), self-efficacy (P < 0.05), and attitudes (P < 0.001) towards gingivitis prevention compared to the comparison group. Conversely, the comparison group showed higher mean scores in gingivitis prevention behavior (P < 0.05), with significantly lower plaque levels (P < 0.001) and gingivitis conditions (P < 0.001).

In conclusion, the behavior modification program for gingivitis prevention among Grade 7 students improved their knowledge, self-efficacy, attitudes, and behaviors related to gingivitis prevention. This program also resulted in a reduction in dental plaque and an improvement in gingivitis conditions.

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