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Comprehensive Assessment of Oral and Dental Health among University Students in Palestine and Jordan: A Cross-Sectional Survey Quantitative Study

Jihad Abdallah, Cezar Edward Lahham, Nourdina Imad Alfar, Aram Shatara.


Abstract
Oral health is integral to overall well-being, yet significant challenges persist globally, particularly among university students. This study examines oral health behaviors and barriers among students in Palestine and Jordan to identify regional differences and shared challenges. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 9,987 university students aged 19–24 years from Palestine and Jordan. Data were collected through structured online questionnaires covering demographics, oral health behaviors, and access to dental care, and analyzed using descriptive statistics and chi-square tests. Females reported better brushing and dental visit frequencies compared to males, although flossing and mouthwash usage were generally low. While Palestinian students showed slightly better brushing habits, Jordanian students reported higher mouthwash use. Diet was widely acknowledged as a determinant of oral health, yet smoking prevalence, particularly among males, remains a significant concern. These findings highlight critical gaps in oral health behaviors and access to care among university students in both countries, emphasizing the need for culturally sensitive public health interventions focusing on preventive care, smoking cessation, and improved access to dental services.

Key words: Public health, Oral hygiene behaviors, Smoking prevalence, Preventive care.


 
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Abdallah J, Lahham CE, Alfar NI, Shatara A. Comprehensive Assessment of Oral and Dental Health among University Students in Palestine and Jordan: A Cross-Sectional Survey Quantitative Study. Eu J Dent Res. 2025; 2(1): 10-18. doi:10.5455/EJDR.20250202074128

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Abdallah J, Lahham CE, Alfar NI, Shatara A. Comprehensive Assessment of Oral and Dental Health among University Students in Palestine and Jordan: A Cross-Sectional Survey Quantitative Study. https://www.wisdomgale.com/ejdr/?mno=240656 [Access: March 03, 2025]. doi:10.5455/EJDR.20250202074128

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Abdallah J, Lahham CE, Alfar NI, Shatara A. Comprehensive Assessment of Oral and Dental Health among University Students in Palestine and Jordan: A Cross-Sectional Survey Quantitative Study. Eu J Dent Res. 2025; 2(1): 10-18. doi:10.5455/EJDR.20250202074128


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Abdallah J, Lahham CE, Alfar NI, Shatara A. Comprehensive Assessment of Oral and Dental Health among University Students in Palestine and Jordan: A Cross-Sectional Survey Quantitative Study. Eu J Dent Res. (2025), [cited March 03, 2025]; 2(1): 10-18. doi:10.5455/EJDR.20250202074128


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Abdallah, J., Lahham, . C. E., Alfar, . N. I. & Shatara, . A. (2025) Comprehensive Assessment of Oral and Dental Health among University Students in Palestine and Jordan: A Cross-Sectional Survey Quantitative Study. Eu J Dent Res, 2 (1), 10-18. doi:10.5455/EJDR.20250202074128


Turabian Style

Abdallah, Jihad, Cezar Edward Lahham, Nourdina Imad Alfar, and Aram Shatara. 2025. Comprehensive Assessment of Oral and Dental Health among University Students in Palestine and Jordan: A Cross-Sectional Survey Quantitative Study. European Journal of Dental Research, 2 (1), 10-18. doi:10.5455/EJDR.20250202074128


Chicago Style

Abdallah, Jihad, Cezar Edward Lahham, Nourdina Imad Alfar, and Aram Shatara. "Comprehensive Assessment of Oral and Dental Health among University Students in Palestine and Jordan: A Cross-Sectional Survey Quantitative Study." European Journal of Dental Research 2 (2025), 10-18. doi:10.5455/EJDR.20250202074128


MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

Abdallah, Jihad, Cezar Edward Lahham, Nourdina Imad Alfar, and Aram Shatara. "Comprehensive Assessment of Oral and Dental Health among University Students in Palestine and Jordan: A Cross-Sectional Survey Quantitative Study." European Journal of Dental Research 2.1 (2025), 10-18. Print. doi:10.5455/EJDR.20250202074128


APA (American Psychological Association) Style

Abdallah, J., Lahham, . C. E., Alfar, . N. I. & Shatara, . A. (2025) Comprehensive Assessment of Oral and Dental Health among University Students in Palestine and Jordan: A Cross-Sectional Survey Quantitative Study. European Journal of Dental Research, 2 (1), 10-18. doi:10.5455/EJDR.20250202074128


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