Effectiveness of the Dental Health Promotion Program on oral health care behaviors of village health volunteers Bung Khla Subdistrict, Bung Khla District Bueng Kan Province

Abstract

Abstract

This study was quasi-experimental research. This objective was to study the effect of dental health promotion programs on the oral health care behavior of village health volunteers, in Bung Khla Sub-district, Bung Khla District. Bueng Kan Province The sample consisted of 92 village health volunteers, divided into 46 groups each. The experimental group received a 6-week program to promote dental health on oral health behaviors. Data collection, questionnaires, and plaque recording forms were used. data analysis descriptive information Used to analyze the distribution of frequency, percentage, mean, median, and standard deviation. Compared the mean score difference within the group using Paired Sample T-test and Wilcoxon matched-pairs signed ranks test. Compared the mean score difference between the groups using Independent Sample T-test and Mann-Whitney U test. at 0.05 level

The results showed that after the experiment The experimental group had a better median oral health care attitude than before and the mean score of oral health care practice was better than before. At the 0.05 level, the median amount of plaque in the experimental group was significantly lower than before and the comparison group was at the 0.05 level. mouth, As a result, the group of public health volunteers became aware of their abilities in oral health care. have a better attitude can perform properly, and have a reduced amount of plaque This is one of the factors that can help reduce oral disease and can be used as a guideline for advising others.

Keywords: dental health promotion program, Village Health Volunteer