Factors influencing the regularity of bedtime tooth brushing behavior ofthe junior high school students in NakhonNayok Province.

Abstract

This study aimed to assess factors influencing the regularity of bedtime tooth brushing behavior of the junior high school students in NakhonNayok Province. There were 11 schools under Secondary Educational Service Area Office 7, PrachinBuri Province. The sample size was determined by sampling with probability proportional to size (PPS). The research instrument was a structured questionnaire that has an acceptable level of reliability (Cronbach’s Alpha = 0.74). The data was collected during February 13^th- 23^rd, 2015. Analyzed data by using descriptive statistics and multiple logistic regression. Result showed mean age of 410 sample was 14.1 years, 56.4% were female. 49.8% had a regularity bedtime tooth brushing and the reasons were tooth cleanliness (73.5%), good breath and food particles between teeth at 60.8% and 54.9% respectively. 50.2% had irregularity bedtime tooth brushing and the reasons were their forgetfulness or sleepy (77.7%), rinsing before bedtime and not having time at 31.1% and 15.0%, respectively. The factors influencing the regularity of bedtime tooth brushing behavior were family support, food and beverage consumption behavior at  p-value < 0.05 .