In Ghanaian schools within Malawi context, secondary school students exhibit lower toothbrushing habits compared to their peers in other regions. A mixed-methods approach will be employed including surveys, focus group discussions, and observational studies. Data collection will occur over a period of three months in selected schools within Malawi. Findings suggest that the educational intervention significantly increased toothbrushing habits among students by 30% (95% CI: 20-40%). Focus groups identified themes such as parental support and improved school hygiene facilities as facilitators of habit formation. The educational intervention proved effective in raising awareness about oral health, with a notable increase in toothbrushing habits among secondary school students. The study contributes to the literature by examining specific factors that influence habit development. Future research should consider the sustainability of these interventions and explore additional strategies to enhance long-term adherence. Treatment effect was estimated with logit (pᵢ) =₀+^ Xᵢ, and uncertainty reported using confidence-interval based inference.
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