Refugees, facing forced displacement and often exposed to traumatic experiences,represent a vulnerable population with unique healthcare needs. Oral health is considereda prominent factor that contributes to quality of life.Therefore, this study aim at assessing the effect of message framing on enhancing oralhealth practices in a group of refugees in Alexandria, Egypt. A three-arm clusterrandomized controlled clinical trial will compare a gain-framed mobile text messagesgroup, a loss-framed mobile text messages group, and a control group. The primary outcomeis the improvement in oral health practices measured by changes in dental plaque andsecondary outcome is to assess change in oral health-related quality of life. Inaddition, oral health knowledge, attitudes, and practices of refugees will be assessed.
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Behavioral: Gain and loss framed mobile text messages
To assess the effect of message framing on enhancing oral health practices in a group of
refugees
Inclusion Criteria:
- Refugees older than 18 years old.
- From Arabic speaking countries.
- Has been resident in Alexandria, Egypt for at least 6 months.
- Having mobile phones to receive text messages.
- Agrees to participate in the study.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Planning to move away during 1 year study period.
- Participating in any kind of oral health education and promotion programs.
Caritas
Alexandria, Egypt
Investigator: Caritas
Contact: +20 2 24 31 02 01
Dina Attia, PhD student
+20 12 80914529
dina.ali@alexu.edu.eg
Mona El Kashlan, Professor, Study Director
Alexandria University