"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)."
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
65
demographic data, information-seeking behavior, platform use and online consultation habits, trust and impact, and interest in additional resources
CHU NICE
Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, France
online research of orthodontic information
Yes (score = 1) No (score = 2)
Time frame: At the inclusion
trust in the information gathered
No confidence (score = 0) Moderate confidence (score = 1) Full confidence (score = 2)
Time frame: At the inclusion
The impact of online and social media information on orthodontic patients' decision-making
No influence (score = 0) Influenced decision (score = 1)
Time frame: At the inclusion
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