HÀNH VI THĂM KHÁM NHA KHOA Ở NGƯỜI MƯỜNG TRƯỞNG THÀNH TỪ 18-30 TUỔI DỰA TRÊN MÔ HÌNH NIỀM TIN SỨC KHOẺ

Abstract

Objective: An evaluation of selected factors associated with oral health care behavior among Muong adults aged 18–30 years in 2025. Subject and methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted using a questionnaire based on the health belief model (HBM) among 247 adult Muong participants aged 18–30 years (116 males, 131 females). Results: The average age was 24,45 ± 6,52 years; the proportion of married individuals was 45,75%; the proportion with health insurance was 34,41%; all participants brushed their teeth daily, and 10,93% used dental floss. The smoking rate was 12,15% mostly among males. A total of 30,77% had previously visited a dentist. Perceived benefits and perceived barriers were significantly higher among females compared to males, while other characteristics showed no significant differences between the sexes. Conclusions: Perceived benefits and perceived barriers were higher among females than males; perceived susceptibility, perceived barriers, and self-efficacy were greater in the treatment group compared to the regular check-up group; meanwhile, perceived benefits and perceived severity were higher in the regular check-up group than in the treatment group. Regular dental visiting behavior alone may not serve as a sufficient motivator for individuals to engage in comprehensive oral healthcare services. Therefore, a more integrated and holistic behavior change approach—grounded in awareness, experience, and perceived benefits should be considered to effectively encourage patients to seek advanced dental care.