Self-regulation in oral hygiene behaviours in adults with gingivitis: The mediating role of coping planning and action control.

Mário-Rui Araújo Maria-João Alvarez Cristina A GodinhoTânia AlmeidaCicero Roberto Pereira

Published in: International journal of dental hygiene (2020)

For individuals who are not yet following the recommendations for specific oral hygiene behaviours, coping planning and action control represent psychological mechanisms by which intentions are put into practice.

Keyphrases

depressive symptoms
social support
healthcare
primary care
clinical practice
sleep quality