Oral Health Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors of Hepatitis B Patients: Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study

Objective Currently, there is a research gap regarding the oral health knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors in hepatitis B patients. This study aims to conduct a sampling survey and analysis to provide a basis for developing targeted oral health guidance programs for hepatitis B patients. Methods A cluster sampling method was used to select hepatitis B patients from a tertiary hospital in Beijing. A questionnaire was employed to investigate their oral health knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors. All data were double-entered using Epidate and analyzed with SPSS 22.0 software. Results A total of 361 valid questionnaires were collected. The proportion of patients with good tooth-brushing habits was just 64% (231 individuals). The average correct rate of oral health knowledge was only 53.9%, and the average positive attitude towards oral health was 83.7%. Among the patients, 77.3% (279 individuals) had a history of seeking medical care for oral health problems. Tooth-brushing habits varied by gender and region. Conclusion The awareness of oral health knowledge and oral hygiene behaviors among hepatitis B patients need improvement. It is recommended to enhance oral health behavior guidance for hepatitis B patients and to strengthen oral health education for those in rural areas and with lower educational background.