Changing use and knowledge of fluoride toothpaste by schoolchildren, parents and schoolteachers in Beijing, China

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Changing use and knowledge of fluoride toothpaste by schoolchildren, parents and schoolteachers in Beijing, China. / Liu, Min; Zhu, Ling; Zhang, BoXue; Petersen, Poul Erik.

In: International Dental Journal, Vol. 57, No. 3, 06.2007, p. 187-94.

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Liu, M, Zhu, L, Zhang, B & Petersen, PE 2007, 'Changing use and knowledge of fluoride toothpaste by schoolchildren, parents and schoolteachers in Beijing, China', International Dental Journal, vol. 57, no. 3, pp. 187-94.

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Liu, M., Zhu, L., Zhang, B., & Petersen, P. E. (2007). Changing use and knowledge of fluoride toothpaste by schoolchildren, parents and schoolteachers in Beijing, China. International Dental Journal, 57(3), 187-94.

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Liu M, Zhu L, Zhang B, Petersen PE. Changing use and knowledge of fluoride toothpaste by schoolchildren, parents and schoolteachers in Beijing, China. International Dental Journal. 2007 Jun;57(3):187-94.

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Liu, Min ; Zhu, Ling ; Zhang, BoXue ; Petersen, Poul Erik. / Changing use and knowledge of fluoride toothpaste by schoolchildren, parents and schoolteachers in Beijing, China. In: International Dental Journal. 2007 ; Vol. 57, No. 3. pp. 187-94.

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title = "Changing use and knowledge of fluoride toothpaste by schoolchildren, parents and schoolteachers in Beijing, China",
abstract = "OBJECTIVE: To assess the oral hygiene practices, current use of and knowledge about fluoride toothpaste among schoolchildren, parents, and schoolteachers; to describe the attitudes of parents and schoolteachers in relation to improving schoolchildren's oral health.DESIGN: Cross-sectional study.PARTICIPANTS: 1,557 schoolchildren, 1,132 parents, and 352 schoolteachers were recruited by multistage stratified sampling procedure in a district of Beijing, China.METHODS: Self-completed questionnaire.RESULTS: The percentage of schoolchildren, parents, and schoolteachers who actually used fluoride toothpaste was 88%, 86%, and 87%, respectively, and 74-78% of the respondent groups brushed their teeth twice a day or more. 64% of schoolchildren, 73% of parents, and 74% of schoolteachers confirmed the caries preventive effect of fluoride toothpaste. Toothpaste recommended by oral health professional organisations was preferred by respondents - particularly by schoolchildren - when purchasing toothpaste (86%). 93% of parents and 56% of schoolteachers recognised their important role in promoting children's oral health; however, their lack of knowledge seemed to be a major obstacle in fulfilling this role.CONCLUSIONS: The use of fluoride toothpaste in Beijing appears to have increased during the past decade. In addition to mass communication comprehensive school-based oral health programmes are needed to continuously promote the use of fluoride toothpaste among schoolchildren.",
keywords = "Adolescent, Adult, Attitude to Health, Cariostatic Agents, Child, China, Consumer Satisfaction, Cross-Sectional Studies, Dental Care, Dental Caries, Fluorides, Health Education, Dental, Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice, Health Promotion, Humans, Middle Aged, Oral Health, Oral Hygiene, Parents, Teaching, Toothbrushing, Toothpastes, Urban Health",
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AU - Liu, Min

AU - Zhu, Ling

AU - Zhang, BoXue

AU - Petersen, Poul Erik

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N2 - OBJECTIVE: To assess the oral hygiene practices, current use of and knowledge about fluoride toothpaste among schoolchildren, parents, and schoolteachers; to describe the attitudes of parents and schoolteachers in relation to improving schoolchildren's oral health.DESIGN: Cross-sectional study.PARTICIPANTS: 1,557 schoolchildren, 1,132 parents, and 352 schoolteachers were recruited by multistage stratified sampling procedure in a district of Beijing, China.METHODS: Self-completed questionnaire.RESULTS: The percentage of schoolchildren, parents, and schoolteachers who actually used fluoride toothpaste was 88%, 86%, and 87%, respectively, and 74-78% of the respondent groups brushed their teeth twice a day or more. 64% of schoolchildren, 73% of parents, and 74% of schoolteachers confirmed the caries preventive effect of fluoride toothpaste. Toothpaste recommended by oral health professional organisations was preferred by respondents - particularly by schoolchildren - when purchasing toothpaste (86%). 93% of parents and 56% of schoolteachers recognised their important role in promoting children's oral health; however, their lack of knowledge seemed to be a major obstacle in fulfilling this role.CONCLUSIONS: The use of fluoride toothpaste in Beijing appears to have increased during the past decade. In addition to mass communication comprehensive school-based oral health programmes are needed to continuously promote the use of fluoride toothpaste among schoolchildren.

AB - OBJECTIVE: To assess the oral hygiene practices, current use of and knowledge about fluoride toothpaste among schoolchildren, parents, and schoolteachers; to describe the attitudes of parents and schoolteachers in relation to improving schoolchildren's oral health.DESIGN: Cross-sectional study.PARTICIPANTS: 1,557 schoolchildren, 1,132 parents, and 352 schoolteachers were recruited by multistage stratified sampling procedure in a district of Beijing, China.METHODS: Self-completed questionnaire.RESULTS: The percentage of schoolchildren, parents, and schoolteachers who actually used fluoride toothpaste was 88%, 86%, and 87%, respectively, and 74-78% of the respondent groups brushed their teeth twice a day or more. 64% of schoolchildren, 73% of parents, and 74% of schoolteachers confirmed the caries preventive effect of fluoride toothpaste. Toothpaste recommended by oral health professional organisations was preferred by respondents - particularly by schoolchildren - when purchasing toothpaste (86%). 93% of parents and 56% of schoolteachers recognised their important role in promoting children's oral health; however, their lack of knowledge seemed to be a major obstacle in fulfilling this role.CONCLUSIONS: The use of fluoride toothpaste in Beijing appears to have increased during the past decade. In addition to mass communication comprehensive school-based oral health programmes are needed to continuously promote the use of fluoride toothpaste among schoolchildren.

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KW - Attitude to Health

KW - Cariostatic Agents

KW - Child

KW - China

KW - Consumer Satisfaction

KW - Cross-Sectional Studies

KW - Dental Care

KW - Dental Caries

KW - Fluorides

KW - Health Education, Dental

KW - Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice

KW - Health Promotion

KW - Humans

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KW - Teaching

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JO - International Dental Journal

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