关键词: 口腔保健, 健康素养, 口腔保健行为, 儿童

Abstract: Objective To understand the state of oral health literacy and dental care behavior among children in Jilin province. Method A cluster sample of 9 391 children from eight primary schools in Jilin province were selected to completed the self-completed questionnaire. Results Investigated on health literacy of oral health,the correct answer rate of knowledge of oral health on using fluoride toothpaste,time of change the toothbrush,and brush teeth before sleep were 46.7%,70.3% and 85.5% respectively;The correct answer rate of skill of oral health on brush the tooth gaps and surface,and time of brush teeth were 68.5%,64.7% and 75.2% respectively;The rate of dental care behavior on brush teeth every morning and night,never eat before sleep,and gargle after meal were 77.5%,93.7% and 84.6% respectively. Conclusions The state of oral health literacy is low,and the behavior of oral health also needs to improve.It's necessary to cooperation with school,community and parents to enhance the children's oral health literacy and dental care behavior,so as to improve children's oral health.

Key words: oral health, health literacy, dental care behavior, children