Nzioka B M, Nyaga J K, Wagaiyu E G
Department of Dental Surgery, Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi.
East Afr Med J. 1993 Jul;70(7):445-8.
A survey of 904, 14-17 year old school children from secondary schools around Nairobi was done to find out if there was any relationship between toothbrushing frequency and personal hygiene habits. The students completed a questionnaire anonymously in class. Female students brushed their teeth more often than the male students. 62.2% of the females and 50.1% of the males brushed their teeth more than once a day. Of those students who brushed their teeth more than once a day, 52% bathed daily, 22% used perfumes/deodorants daily and 50.1% always washed their hands after visiting the lavatory. No relationship was found between washing of hair and toothbrushing frequency. 69.7% males and 53.2% females gave toothache and tooth decay as the main reasons for mouth care. Those who brushed their teeth more frequently also visited the medical doctor regularly for routine check-ups. These findings indicated that toothbrushing was closely related to personal hygiene habits.
对内罗毕周边中学的904名14至17岁在校学生进行了一项调查，以了解刷牙频率与个人卫生习惯之间是否存在任何关联。学生们在课堂上匿名填写了一份问卷。女生刷牙比男生更频繁。62.2%的女生和50.1%的男生每天刷牙不止一次。在那些每天刷牙不止一次的学生中，52%的人每天洗澡，22%的人每天使用香水/除臭剂，50.1%的人每次上完厕所后都会洗手。未发现洗头与刷牙频率之间存在关联。69.7%的男生和53.2%的女生将牙痛和蛀牙作为口腔护理的主要原因。那些刷牙更频繁的人也会定期去看医生进行常规检查。这些发现表明，刷牙与个人卫生习惯密切相关。
