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Title: 
Técnica do grupo focal como método de avaliação do conhecimento de adolescentes sobre saúde bucal
Other Titles: 
The focus group technique as a method of evaluating teenager knowledge of oral health
Author(s): 
Institution: 
Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP)
ISSN: 
  • 1679-9291
  • 1807-8648
Abstract: 
This study aims to the understanding of adolescents regarding oral health, using the Focus Group technique. The study was conducted at three public schools in the city of Araçatuba, São Paulo State, Brazil, with ten students in each. In order to conduct the focus groups, the following words, which featured high error levels, were addressed in survey questions on oral health: oral health; plaque, permanent teeth; fluoride; gum bleeds?; dental floss; transmission of cavities. During the discussions in the focus groups, it was observed that many teenagers were surprised at the situation to which they were submitted and at the topic they were discussing. The word 'oral health' was associated with the condition of cleanliness of the oral cavity, not identifying oral health as part of general health. The term 'transmission of cavities' did not have a sufficient understanding. The term 'permanent tooth' was well understood and was associated with a type of tooth that would not be replaced. The word 'fluoride' had more association with the task of cleaning than protection of the teeth. It is concluded that the use of the focus group technique is of great importance in the interpretation of the knowledge of adolescents on oral health and the appropriateness of the terminology of questionnaires on the same subject.
Issue Date: 
11-Nov-2009
Citation: 
Acta Scientiarum - Health Sciences, v. 31, n. 2, p. 165-170, 2009.
Time Duration: 
165-170
Keywords: 
  • Adolescence
  • Focus groups
  • Oral health
  • fluoride
  • adolescent
  • attitude to health
  • dental caries
  • dental floss
  • dental health
  • dentition
  • disease transmission
  • focus group technique
  • gingiva bleeding
  • human
  • methodology
  • mouth cavity
  • mouth hygiene
  • questionnaire
  • tooth plaque
Source: 
http://dx.doi.org/10.4025/actascihealthsci.v31i2.5830
URI: 
Access Rights: 
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Type: 
outro
Source:
http://repositorio.unesp.br/handle/11449/71237
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