《Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice》 ›› 2023, Vol. 29 ›› Issue (3): 368-372.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2023.03.018

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Investigation on oral health knowledge, attitude and behavior of hemiplegic patients

LIU Sisi1a, WANG Yizheng1b, LIU Ya'nan1a, HUI Hui1a, WU Xiaoli1c, WANG Haifeng1a()   

  1. 1. a. Department of Stomatology; b. Department of VIP Rehabilitation; c. Department of Neurological Rehabilitation, Beijing Bo'ai Hospital, China Rehabilitation Research Center, Beijing 100068, China
  • Received:2022-06-14 Revised:2022-09-26 Published:2023-03-25 Online:2023-04-14
  • Contact: WANG Haifeng E-mail:wanghaifeng98@163.com

Abstract:

Objective To investigate and analyze the knowledge, attitude and behavior of oral health for hemiplegic patients.

Methods From August 15 to September 15, 2019, patients with hemiplegia caused by central nervous system damages such as stroke and traumatic brain injury in Beijing Bo'ai Hospital were investigated their demographic information, oral health behavior, oral health knowledge, oral health attitude and utilization of oral health services through paper questionnaires.

Results A total of 200 questionnaires were sent out and 184 valid questionnaires were collected. There were 103 patients with good brushing habits, and the highest proportion was in independent walkers (χ2 = 6.564,P = 0.038). The average score of oral health knowledge was 5.3, and the average accuracy of oral health knowledge was 75.7%. The average score of oral health attitude was 3.3, and the average positive attitude was 81.8%. Both the knowledge and attuite scores were not significant in different characteristics (Z < 5.299, P > 0.05). There were 59 patients visiting institute of stomatology in past twelve months, and there was no significant difference among genders and travel modes (χ2 < 4.707, P > 0.05).

Conclusion The brushing habits is well in independent walkers. The oral health knowledge and attitude of hemiplegia patients need to be improved, and the utilization of oral health services is low.

Key words: hemiplegia, oral health, questionnaire

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