Oral health knowledge, attitudes and behaviour of adults in China

摘要: Objectives: To describe oral health behaviour, illness knowledge and attitudes among 35–44 65–74-year-old Chinese; to analyse the behaviour profile of two age groups in relation province urbanisation, assess relative effect socio-behavioural risk factors on dental caries experience. Methods: A total number 4,398 35–44-year-olds 4,399 65–74-year-olds were selected by multistage stratified cluster random sampling which involved 11 provinces China. Data collected self-administered structured questionnaires clinical examinations (WHO criteria). Results: 32% 23% brushed at least twice a day but only 5% used fluoridated toothpaste; 30% 17% respectively performed ‘Love-Teeth-Day’ recommended methods tooth brushing. visit within previous 12 months was reported 25% all participants 6% had check-up during past years. Nearly 15% subjects would dentist if they experienced bleeding from gums; about 60% paid no attention signs there pain. Two thirds urban residents one fifth rural economic support for their treatment third party, either totally or partially. Significant variations practices found according urbanisation province. At years 43% daily consumption sweets against 28% 65–74 Dental experience affected gender, frequency, time spent method Knowledge causes prevention diseases low with somewhat negative observed. Conclusion: Systematic community-based promotion should be strengthened preventive-oriented care systems are needed, including further self-care use toothpaste.