Publications by authors named "Yanqing Liao"
BMC Oral Health
February 2024
Article Synopsis
- - The study aims to understand how and why college students in Southern China use oral health services, with the goal of informing policies for better oral health education and behavior interventions.
- - A survey of 678 students revealed that only 30.2% used oral health services in the past year, primarily for treatment rather than prevention, and many had existing oral health problems like dental caries and bleeding.
- - Factors influencing service utilization included positive beliefs about oral health, good hygiene practices (like frequent brushing and flossing), and prior dental issues, while living in rural areas and low concern for oral health were associated with lower usage rates.
