Factors associated with the use of fashion braces of the Saudi Arabian Youth: application of the Health Belief Model.

Background: In spite of the fact that fashion braces (FBs) have been in the spotlight in recent years among both orthodontists and the general public in several countries, there is still limited evidence regarding FBs. The aim was to identify health-related behaviors in using FBs by considering the Health Belief Model (HBM).

Methods: A cross-sectional study with a random sampling technique was conducted in Jazan, Saudi Arabia.