Effects of dental health education video on knowledge, attitudes and behaviors dental caries among school children grade 6 in Wangthong subdistrict, Wangthong district, Pitsanuklok province
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Keywords: Dental health education; Video media; Dental caries; Preventive behaviorAbstract
Introduction and research objectives: Dental caries is a common oral health problem among Thai children, especially at the primary school level, which potentially affecting their learning and development. Providing dental health education through video media is an effective approach to enhance understanding and modifying oral health behaviors. This study aims to compare knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors regarding dental caries prevention, before and after receiving dental health education and to analyze differences between the experimental and control groups.
Research methods: This quasi-experimental study divided the sample into experimental and control groups. The experimental group received dental health education through video media, while the control group received traditional education. Pre- and post-intervention assessments were conducted using questionnaires measuring knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors related to dental caries prevention.
Results: After the intervention, the experimental group had significantly higher scores in knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors regarding dental caries prevention compared to before the intervention. When compared to the control group, the experimental group demonstrated greater positive changes, although the differences were not statistically significant.
Conclusion and Policy Implications: Providing dental health education through video media can enhance knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors regarding dental caries prevention among primary school students. Schools and public health agencies should promote the use of video-based education as a sustainable approach to improving oral health behaviors in the long term.
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