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Oral Healthcare Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice (KAP) of Primary School Students in Rural Areas Using Digital Technologies

Oral Healthcare Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice (KAP) of Primary School Students in Rural Areas Using Digital Technologies
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Author(s): Supaprawat Siripipatthanakul (Bangkok Thonburi University, Thailand)and Sutithep Siripipattanakul (Kasetsart University, Thailand)
Copyright: 2025
Pages: 32
Source title: Transforming Dental Health in Rural Communities: Digital Dentistry
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Dachel Martínez Asanza (University of Medical Sciences of Havana, Cuba)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-7165-7.ch006

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Abstract

This study uniquely employs digital technologies to investigate the relationship between oral care knowledge, attitude, and practice among school students in rural areas of Thailand. The research utilized an online questionnaire survey and convenience sampling to gather data from 438 respondents, parents of primary school students in Thailand. Descriptive data was tested using SPSS version 29, and the research hypotheses were tested using Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM; ADANCO 2.3.3). The results suggest that educators and strategic planners should prioritize digital oral care knowledge to enhance oral healthcare practices and foster positive student attitudes. To ensure sustainable development in student oral care practices, it is recommended that schools, classes, parents, hospitals, dental professionals, and digital technology information be improved to enhance student knowledge and attitude. Qualitative investigations such as interviews and focus group discussions are recommended for further exploration.

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