ArticleJournal of International Society of Preventive & Community Dentistry
Oral Health Literacy and Its Impact on Oral Health Promotion Behaviors in Peruvian Adults: A Multidimensional Assessment.
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- Behavioral change and oral health literacy among elementary students after a school-based oral health education program.Journal of education and health promotion · 2026Article
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Aim: To evaluate oral health literacy and its impact on oral health promotion behaviors in Peruvian adults, considering their sociodemographic characteristics. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in 2023 with 669 adults residing in Metropolitan Lima, Peru. Oral health literacy was assessed using the condensed, validated Peruvian Spanish version of the Health Literacy in Dentistry (HeLD-14) instrument. A structured questionnaire was used to gather data on sociodemographic characteristics and self-reported oral health behaviors. The association between variables was analyzed using Poisson regression with robust variance to estimate prevalence ratios. Results: The final sample's mean oral health literacy score was 47.16, indicating an overall elevated level. Statistically significant differences were noted by age, with adults aged 18-30 having the highest scores (mean = 48.10; Conclusion: A significant but low-impact association was identified between oral health literacy and key promotion behaviors, including toothbrushing, the use of fluoride toothpaste, and other hygiene accessories. This effect is considered minimal at an individual clinical level but may be potentially relevant for broader public health initiatives at the population level.
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