Journal Of Clinical Periodontology · 2012 · 79 citations · 28 references
Higher self-efficacy correlated with better oral health behaviours and gingival health in university students. Improving self-efficacy may be beneficial for maintaining good gingival health in university students. To prevent gingivitis, the approach of enhancing self-efficacy in university students would be useful.
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Self-efficacy: Toward a unifying theory of behavioral change.
Psychological Review · 1977 · 41.2K citations · Full text