The Processes of Behavioral Changing for Dental Caries Prevention of Primary School Student at Sawang Sub – district, Phonthong District, Roi – Ed Province

Abstract

         Dental caries is a public health problem of Thailand, due to the relatively high incidence of the disease, and was found in people of all age groups. Which effects physical, mental, economic and social condition.

        Objective : This research was to study the processes of behavioral changing for dental caries prevention of primary school students at Sawang Sub – district, Phonthong District, Roi – Ed Province.

        Method :  Quasi – Experimental Research . The sample students were assigned to an experimental group and comparison group. An application of the protection motivation theory by using in base learning, cast lots, game, folk wisdom and discussion. Data were collected by questionnaires and plaque index. The statistics used for analyzing data were percentage, means, standard deviation, Paired t - test and Independent t - test.

        Results : The results of the study the mean scores of experimental group relating to perceived severity about dental caries prevention, perceived susceptibility about dental caries prevention, self – efficacy expectancy dental caries prevention, response efficacy about dental caries prevention and dental caries prevention, were higher significantly than before experimental and comparison group (p – value < 0.05), and the experimental group of behavioral changing for oral health care. Result in the dental plaque were lower than before comparison group.

       In conclusion : Development perceived dental caries prevention, the process to provide the innovation that can be used in oral health care appropriate to their age and interests and increase access to services. Caused by the use of appropriate technology to build participation. The behavioral changing for dental caries prevention of the target achieved and the resulting solution is more effective caries.