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ArticleBeijing da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban = Journal of Peking University. Health sciences2026

[Report on oral health literacy of children and adolescents in Nagqu, Xizang].

Zitong Shan, Shuhao Wei, Jiahao Han, Yan Si, Wensheng Rong, Shuguo Zheng, Xiaomo Liu, Shanshan Zhang

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Zitong ShanDepartment of Preventive Health Care, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Center of Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices & Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology & NHC Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology & NMPA Key Laboratory for Dental Materials, Beijing 100081, China.
Shuhao WeiDepartment of Preventive Health Care, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Center of Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices & Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology & NHC Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology & NMPA Key Laboratory for Dental Materials, Beijing 100081, China.
Jiahao HanDepartment of Preventive Health Care, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Center of Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices & Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology & NHC Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology & NMPA Key Laboratory for Dental Materials, Beijing 100081, China.
Yan SiDepartment of Preventive Health Care, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Center of Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices & Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology & NHC Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology & NMPA Key Laboratory for Dental Materials, Beijing 100081, China.
Wensheng RongDepartment of Preventive Health Care, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Center of Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices & Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology & NHC Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology & NMPA Key Laboratory for Dental Materials, Beijing 100081, China.
Shuguo ZhengDepartment of Preventive Health Care, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Center of Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices & Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology & NHC Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology & NMPA Key Laboratory for Dental Materials, Beijing 100081, China.
Xiaomo LiuDepartment of Orthodontics, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Center of Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices & Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology & NHC Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology & NMPA Key Laboratory for Dental Materials, Beijing 100081, China.
Shanshan ZhangDepartment of Preventive Health Care, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Center of Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices & Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology & NHC Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology & NMPA Key Laboratory for Dental Materials, Beijing 100081, China.

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Abstract

objectiveTo understand the oral health literacy of children and adolescents in Nagqu City, and to evaluate the effect of a single online digital integrated media science popularization course on improving oral health literacy.

methodsA cluster sampling method was employed in which all students aged 9-15 years in the Seni District of Naqu City, Xizang Autonomous Region, 406 students were surveyed class-by-class using a paper questionnaire. After baseline data collection, the students received a single remote digital-multimedia oral-health education lesson; a follow-up questionnaire was administered one week later to evaluate whether the online course improved oral-health literacy. The instrument collected demographic information, basic oral-health knowledge, beliefs, self-care practices, and dental-service utilization. Data were analyzed with R 4.4.1 and SPSS 27.0.

resultsThe awareness rate of oral health knowledge among the children and adolescents in Xizang was less than 50%. More than half of the adolescents consumed high-sugar foods, such as desserts and sugary beverages daily. Only 15.98% of the adolescents brushed their teeth twice or more daily, 7.71% used dental floss daily before the course, and the usage rate of fluoride toothpaste was 45.45%. Oral health issues among the children and adolescents in Xizang severely impacted their daily lives, particularly in eating, pronunciation, and brushing. A single oral health education session showed no significant impact on the awareness rate or the conversion of knowledge into behavior.

conclusionThe awareness rate of oral health knowledge among the children and adolescents in Xizang is lower than the national average a decade ago, and a significant portion has yet to develop good personal oral hygiene habits. Targeted measures are needed to improve oral health awareness among the children and adolescents in Xizang. These may include utilizing interactive digital education tools and emphasizing oral disease prevention to enhance both the awareness rate of oral health knowledge and the conversion of knowledge into behavior.

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Health Education, DentalHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHealth LiteracyOral HealthAdolescentChildChinaFemaleHumansMaleOral HygieneSurveys and QuestionnairesChildren and adolescentsCross-sectional studyOral health educationOral health literacyXizang Autonomous Region

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