%0 Journal Article
%T Disparities in Oral Health Literacy and Behavior Between Hearing-Impaired and Non-Hearing-Impaired Jordanians: A Matched Comparative Analysis
%A Sung Min Kim
%A Jae Hoon Lee
%A Soo Min Lee
%J Journal of Current Research in Oral Surgery
%@ 3062-3480
%D 2022
%V 2
%N 1
%R 10.51847/WEgVMJfwcN
%P 123-130
%X People with hearing loss often encounter major difficulties obtaining oral-health guidance, which can affect their daily hygiene routines and dental status. This research set out to evaluate differences in oral-health knowledge and dental habits between Jordanian individuals with hearing impairment and those without it. A comparative cross-sectional design was used to survey 289 people, including 149 with hearing impairment and 140 without. A validated, researcher-developed questionnaire composed of closed-ended items was employed to measure oral-health awareness and self-care behaviors. Participants were selected through convenience sampling from facilities that serve individuals with hearing loss. Data analysis was carried out in SPSS® version 22, using P 
%U https://tsdp.net/article/disparities-in-oral-health-literacy-and-behavior-between-hearing-impaired-and-non-hearing-impaired-j-ajxzshwzuvzbpkp