Prevalence of Non-Daily Teeth Cleaning and Its Associated Factors Among Adults Population in Rwanda

Oral hygiene practices are vital for maintaining health, yet many adults do not engage in daily teeth cleaning. This study examined the prevalence and determinants of non-daily teeth cleaning in Rwanda using data from the 2022 Rwanda Non-Communicable Diseases STEPS Survey (N = 5,673). Weighted prevalence estimates and logistic regression models assessed associated factors. The prevalence of non-daily teeth cleaning was 33.1% (95% CI: 31.0–35.2). Factors associated with increased odds of non-daily teeth cleaning included rural residence (AOR = 2.5, 95% CI: 1.5–4.1), lower education (AOR = 0.3, 95% CI: 0.2–0.6), lower income (AOR = 2.0, 95% CI: 1.3–3.2), and lack of toothpaste use (AOR = 1.3, 95% CI: 1.0–1.7). Addressing these disparities through oral health education, economic policies, and affordable hygiene products may improve daily oral hygiene practices.