Hand and Oral Hygiene Practices among Adolescents in Dominican Republic, Suriname and Trinidad and Tobago: Prevalence, Health, Risk Behavior, Mental Health and Protective Factors.

Published in: International journal of environmental research and public health (2020)

The survey showed poor OH and HH behavior practices. Several sociodemographic factors, health risk behaviors, poor mental health, and low parental support were associated with poor OH and/or HH behavior that can assist with tailoring OH and HH health promotion.

Keyphrases

health risk
mental health
heavy metals
drinking water
health promotion
primary care
healthcare
mental illness
risk factors
risk assessment