Dental behaviors of college students: application of the theory of planned behavior.
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| Title: | Dental behaviors of college students: application of the theory of planned behavior. |
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| Authors: | Moore, John (AUTHOR), Turner, Lori W. (AUTHOR), Stellefson, Michael (AUTHOR), Chaney, Beth H. (AUTHOR), Payne, Morgan (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Journal of American College Health. May2026, Vol. 74 Issue 5, p1155-1160. 6p. |
| Subjects: | Cross-sectional method, Scale analysis (Psychology), Health self-care, Health literacy, Cronbach's alpha, Health attitudes, Planned behavior theory, Scientific observation, Research evaluation, Logistic regression analysis, Oral hygiene, Descriptive statistics, Odds ratio, Health behavior, Statistics, College students, Tooth care & hygiene, Confidence intervals, Data analysis software, Health education, Regression analysis |
| Geographic Terms: | Southern States |
| Abstract: | Objective: Poor dental hygiene is deleterious to overall health. The objective of this study is to assess factors that influence dental health behaviors of college students by applying constructs of the TPB. Participants: Three hundred and seventy (n = 370) college students, between the ages of 18 to 24, were recruited from a large university in the southeastern United States. Methods: Survey data were collected electronically via Qualtrics; binary logistic regression was used for analysis. Results: The sample (n = 370) consisted primarily of students aged 21 (n = 124, 33.5%), female (n = 337, 91.1%), and Non-Hispanic White (n = 294, 79.5%). Only 233 (63%) met the recommendations for brushing; and only 74 (20%) met the recommendation for interdental cleaning. Bivariate regression analysis indicated subjective norms and perceived behavioral control were significant. Conclusions: Findings indicate that interventions should focus on normative beliefs and perceived behavioral control by exploring external factors and teaching students how to master the practice of dental hygiene behaviors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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| Abstract: | Objective: Poor dental hygiene is deleterious to overall health. The objective of this study is to assess factors that influence dental health behaviors of college students by applying constructs of the TPB. Participants: Three hundred and seventy (n = 370) college students, between the ages of 18 to 24, were recruited from a large university in the southeastern United States. Methods: Survey data were collected electronically via Qualtrics; binary logistic regression was used for analysis. Results: The sample (n = 370) consisted primarily of students aged 21 (n = 124, 33.5%), female (n = 337, 91.1%), and Non-Hispanic White (n = 294, 79.5%). Only 233 (63%) met the recommendations for brushing; and only 74 (20%) met the recommendation for interdental cleaning. Bivariate regression analysis indicated subjective norms and perceived behavioral control were significant. Conclusions: Findings indicate that interventions should focus on normative beliefs and perceived behavioral control by exploring external factors and teaching students how to master the practice of dental hygiene behaviors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 07448481 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/07448481.2025.2583201 |
