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Motivators And Barriers To Oral Hygiene Self-care Among Adolescents In Malaysia: A Qualitative Study

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dc.contributor.authorNazirah Ab Muminen_US
dc.contributor.authorZamros Yuzadi Mohd Yusof,en_US
dc.contributor.authorJamaludin Marhazlinda,en_US
dc.contributor.authorUnaizah Obaidellahen_US
dc.date.accessioned2024-05-28T03:33:06Z
dc.date.available2024-05-28T03:33:06Z
dc.date.issued2021
dc.date.submitted2022-1-12
dc.description.abstractObjective Having good oral hygiene self-care, especially a regular toothbrushing habit will promote lifelong oral health. Therefore, understanding the factors that influence an adolescent's oral hygiene behaviour is important in developing effective oral health programmes for this age group. This study aimed to explore the motivators and barriers to adolescents' oral hygiene self-care by exploring the perspectives of secondary school students from three government schools in the state of Selangor, Malaysia. Methods Focus group discussions (FGD) were conducted with Form 2 (14-years-old) and Form 4 (16-years-old) students from selected secondary schools in Selangor using a semi-structured topic guide until data saturation was reached. Data were transcribed verbatim and analysed using framework method analysis. Results A total of 10 FGDs were conducted involving 77 adolescents. The motivators for good oral hygiene self-care were appearance, fear of oral disease, consequences of oral disease and past toothache experience. The barriers for oral hygiene self-care were poor attitude towards oral care, lack of confidence in toothbrushing skills, snacking habit and the taste of toothpaste. Conclusion Understanding the motivators and barriers to adolescents' oral hygiene self-care is the first step in designing effective oral health education messages. The findings from this study can be used as a guide for oral health education programmes and development of materials that fulfil the needs of the adolescent population.en_US
dc.identifier.citationAb Mumin, N, Yusof, ZYM, Marhazlinda, J, Obaidellah, U. Motivators and barriers to oral hygiene self-care among adolescents in Malaysia: A qualitative study. Int J Dent Hygiene. 2021; 00: 1– 11. https://doi.org/10.1111/idh.12556en_US
dc.identifier.doihttps://doi.org/10.1111/idh.12556
dc.identifier.epage11
dc.identifier.issn1601-5037
dc.identifier.issue00
dc.identifier.other1617-6
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dc.identifier.urihttps://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/idh.12556
dc.identifier.urihttps://oarep.usim.edu.my/handle/123456789/4660
dc.identifier.volume00
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherWileyen_US
dc.relation.ispartofInternational Journal of Dental Hygieneen_US
dc.titleMotivators And Barriers To Oral Hygiene Self-care Among Adolescents In Malaysia: A Qualitative Studyen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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