Media and Social Networks Consultation and Associated Factors Among Orthodontic Patients

Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice

Status

Completed

Conditions

Using Social Media and Networks to Find Out About Orthodontic Treatment

Dental Care

Treatments

Other: Questionnaire (28 questions)

Study type

Observational

Funder types

Other

Identifiers

NCT06734923

24Odonto03

Details and patient eligibility

About

"Context : An increasing number of patients are using the internet and social media to obtain information about oral health, including the field of orthodontics.

Aim : This study aimed to analyze the behavior and habits of patients regarding the use of social media to obtain information about orthodontics, as well as the factors associated with this usage.

Materials and methods : The study was designed as a single-center, cross-sectional, descriptive study. Orthodontic patients filled out a 28-question questionnaire that gathered demographic data, information-seeking behavior, platform use and online consultation habits, trust and impact, and interest in additional resources. A univariate and multivariate logistic regression models/analysis were conducted using Excel and IBM SPSS Statistics Version 29.0.1.0, (employing Chi2, Fisher's exact tests, univariate and multivariate models)."

Enrollment

65 patients

Sex

All

Volunteers

No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

All patients, whether adults or minors accompanied by their legal representative, who consulted in the orthodontics unit, and had access to the internet.

Exclusion criteria