Barriers and facilitators to achieving optimal oral health behaviours in university students

The outcome of this qualitative study provided valuable information regarding the barriers and facilitators to achieving optimal oral health behaviours in young adults at university. This facilitated the identification and recognition of areas necessitating further support for this population and pinpointed the required areas for change. By utilising the TDF and BCW, tailored interventions can be designed to address oral health behaviours. The gathered data directly informs the development of future behaviour change interventions, targeting improvements in oral health and general health behaviours in this population.