Cross-sectional analysis reveals a connection between oral health literacy and health-related quality of life in adults at a university hospital, suggesting improvements in public health education.
Objective: Oral health literacy (OHL) plays a crucial role in improving individuals’ quality of life by promoting preventive oral and dental health behaviors and raising awareness. This study aimed to investigate the association between OHL levels and oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) among adults attending a university hospital. Material and Method: A total of 423 participants and their relatives aged 18 and over, who attended Eskişehir Osmangazi University Health Practice and Research Hospital between May- July 2024, were included in this cross-sectional investigation. Data were collected using a questionnaire form that included questions about participants' sociodemographic characteristics, oral and dental health behaviors, the Health Literacy Dental Scale-Short Form (HeLD-14), and the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14). Statistical analyses were performed using descriptive statistics, the Mann-Whitney U test, the Kruskal-Wallis test, Spearman’s correlation, and multivariate linear regression analysis, with a significance threshold set at p
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