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

摘要： 目的 了解吉林省儿童的口腔健康素养的掌握情况与行为的实施情况,为制定口腔保健干预提供科学依据。方法 整群抽取吉林省内8所学校一至五年级9 391名小学生,采用自行设计问卷进行调查。结果 口腔健康素养调查结果显示,在口腔保健知识中,使用含氟牙膏、更换牙刷时间和睡前刷牙的正确回答率分别为46.7%、70.3%和85.5%;口腔保健技能中,牙齿缝隙刷洗、牙齿表面刷洗及刷牙时间各为68.5%、64.7%和75.2%;口腔保健行为中,早晚都刷牙、睡前不吃东西和饭后漱口分别为77.5%、93.7%和84.6%。结论 吉林省儿童的口腔健康素养偏低,口腔保健行为有待于提高。学校、社区和家庭共同推动儿童健康促进,提高儿童口腔健康素养和保健行为,促进儿童口腔健康。

关键词: 口腔保健, 健康素养, 口腔保健行为, 儿童