Study on health information acquisition behavior of elderly patients with oral diseases under the general information acquisition model
WANG Mei-feng
SUN Hong-ying
LIANG Yu
ZHAO Shu-hong
Abstract：Objective To explore the effects of background factors,personal related factors and self-efficacy on health information acquisition behavior in elderly patients with oral diseases under the general model of information acquisition.Methods From January 2023 to March 2023,264 patients in the geriatric stomatology department of a Grade-III stomatology hospital in Yantai City were selected to conduct a questionnaire survey,which included health information acquisition behavior scale,oral health self-efficacy scale and oral health knowledge and practice questionnaire for the elderly.Results The score of health information acquisition behavior scale for patients was(68.34±11.52).The results of multiple Regression analysis showed that education level,number of true teeth,self-efficacy level and Kap level were the main factors influencing health information seeking behavior.Conclusion The needs of oral health care for the elderly are in line with the characteristics of the different learning abilities and their own dental conditions,to ensure diversity of sourcing circumstances and missions.In order to improve their level of knowledge,behavior and self-efficacy,so as to help the elderly enhance their awareness of oral health care and health information access behavior.
Keywords：Elderly patientsOral diseaseInformation seeking behaviorInfluencing factors
Publication Date：2023-09-20
Online Publishing Date：2025-08-15(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：4( 294-297 )