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Singh P, Faisal AR, Alam MM, Saeed A, Haider T, Asif HMA, Rauniyar J, Rai N, Janjua MAK, Pasha AR. An Assessment of Personal Hygiene Practices Among Young Adults: A Cross-Sectional, Descriptive Study. Cureus 2023; 15:e44308. [PMID: 37779771 PMCID: PMC10535016 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.44308] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/29/2023] [Indexed: 10/03/2023] Open
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Background Personal Hygiene behavior and practices play a major role in health promotion and disease prevention. Socio-demographic, behavioral, and psychological factors sway a person's overall adaptation of good practices. Disease burden leading to loss of productivity and its influence on the economy cannot be overstated. As medical professionals come in contact with a large number of people, they carry the potential to be super-spreaders in disease outbreaks. Thus, it is of utmost importance that medics and paramedics maintain hygiene to the highest standards. Method This cross-sectional study comprised 323 young adult participants from Muslim Town, Faisalabad. A structured questionnaire containing close-ended questions was used for data collection regarding personal hygiene behavior and practices. Dependency between various qualitative categorical variables and hygiene practices was analyzed using Chi-squared tests. Results It was found that although the majority of the participants followed good hygiene for most of the practices; laziness, lack of relevant education, improper time management, and unreliable water supply posed a significant barrier to good practices. Females had demonstrably better practices compared to males. Urbanity did not have a significant correlation with the results. Conclusion We conclude that a rigorous program of awareness and education regarding this subject is the need of the hour to facilitate an improvement in predictive and preventive health care and reduce morbidity and mortality. Steps should be taken to ease the barriers that are obstructing optimal hygienic practices.
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- Pramod Singh
- Nephrology, Punjab Medical College, Faisalabad Medical University, Faisalabad, PAK
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- Nephrology Department, Faisalabad Medical University, Faisalabad, PAK
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- Psychiatry, Punjab Medical College, Faisalabad Medical University, Faisalabad, PAK
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Okoroafor CC, Okobi OE, Owodeha-Ashaka M, Okobi E, Oluseye B, Ekpang OB, Aya LE, Owolabi OJ, Oru-Betem TE, Nwafor JN. Dental Health Knowledge Attitude and Practice Among University of Calabar Students. Cureus 2023; 15:e40055. [PMID: 37425559 PMCID: PMC10325694 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.40055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/06/2023] [Indexed: 07/11/2023] Open
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Introduction Oral health has been linked to aspects of individual knowledge, attitude, and practices. In Nigeria, the increased prevalence of poor oral hygiene has been attributed behavioral factors. Behavioral aspects that include the increased intake of sugary foods and beverages, and lack of proper oral hygiene have been touted as the main causes of poor oral hygiene among university students. The knowledge of oral health is vital owing to its contribution to better oral health; however, unless students develop good oral habits and attitudes and subsequently put them into practice, very little will be realized with regard improvement in oral health and hygiene. Objective This research aimed to explore the knowledge, attitude, and practice of dental care among the University of Calabar students. Method This study was a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted between 2016 and 2017. A standardized questionnaire was used to collect data from 430 student participants in a university using a multi-stage random technique. An inferential statistical approach was adopted to test the relationships represented in the tables. Data were analyzed using the statistical package for social sciences, version 20.0. Result The study included 430 participants, 239 (55.6%) females and 191 (44.4%) males. The survey revealed that 94% of the 404 respondents agreed that poor dental care can cause dental diseases, while only 6% disagreed. Regarding excessive drinking of water, 91% of the respondents agreed that it cannot cause dental disease, 4.2% agreed it could, and 4.8% did not know. Furthermore, 60.2% of the 430 respondents acknowledged that genetic inheritance could cause dental disease, while 21.4% disagreed, and 18.4% did not know. Finally, 74.9% of the respondents knew that trauma to the teeth could cause dental disease, while only 9.3% thought that trauma could not cause illness to the teeth. Regarding attitude to dental care, 232 (54%) respondents agreed that visiting the dentist was necessary, while 164 (38.1%) strongly agreed. Only eight (1.9%) strongly disagreed, while five (1.2%) disagreed that visiting the dentist was necessary. Moreover, 82% of the respondents agreed that bad breath was associated with poor dental care, with 195 (45.3%) respondents strongly agreeing and 158 (36.7%) agreeing. However, 37 (8.6%) disagreed, and 16 (3.7%) strongly disagreed, while 24 (5.6%) were indifferent. As regards practice, most respondents used the up-down technique when brushing their teeth (62.8%), while 17.4% brushed left-right and 19.8% used both methods. Moreover, 67.4% of the respondents brushed twice daily, 26.5% brushed once daily, and only 6.1% brushed after every meal. About half of the students spent one to three minutes brushing their teeth (50.5%), while the other half spent more time. Over half of the students replaced their toothbrushes every three months (57.7%), with the most common reason for replacement being the fraying of bristles. However, the use of dental floss was found to be low. Conclusion The utilization of dental care facilities was low among most University of Calabar students, who did not see the need for dental clinic visits unless they had dental needs. The lack of dental visits was attributed to perceived high dental costs and a lack of time. Targeted interventions and educational programs that address these barriers could promote better oral hygiene practices among the students.
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- Family Medicine, Arizona State University, Tempe, USA
- Family Medicine, Lakeside Medical Center, Belle Glade, USA
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- Dentistry, Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital Zaria, Abuja, NGA
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- Family Medicine, University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar, NGA
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- Internal Medicine, University of the District of Columbia, Silverspring, USA
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Osuh ME, Oke GA, Lilford RJ, Owoaje E, Harris B, Taiwo OJ, Yeboah G, Abiona T, Watson SI, Hemming K, Quinn L, Chen YF. Prevalence and determinants of oral health conditions and treatment needs among slum and non-slum urban residents: Evidence from Nigeria. PLOS GLOBAL PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 2:e0000297. [PMID: 36962169 PMCID: PMC10021815 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pgph.0000297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2021] [Accepted: 03/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Oral diseases constitute a neglected epidemic in Low and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs). An understanding of its distribution and severity in different settings can aid the planning of preventive and therapeutic services. This study assessed the oral health conditions, risk factors, and treatment needs among adult residents in the slum and compared findings with non-slum urban residents in Ibadan, Nigeria. The Multistage sampling was used to select adult (≥18-years) residents from a slum and a non-slum urban sites. Information sought from participants included dietary habits, oral hygiene practices, and the use of dental services. Oral examinations were performed in line with WHO guidelines. Associations were examined using logistic regression. Mediation analysis was undertaken using generalized structural equation modeling. The sample comprised 678 slum and 679 non-slum residents. Median age in slum vs non-slum was 45 (IQR:32-50) versus 38 (IQR:29-50) years. Male: female ratio was 1:2 in both sites. Prevalence of oral diseases (slum vs non-slum sites): dental caries (27% vs 23%), gingival bleeding (75% vs 53%) and periodontal pocket (23% vs 16%). The odds of having dental caries were 21% higher for the slum dwellers compared to non-slum residents (OR = 1.21, 95% CI:0.94 to 1.56); and 50% higher for periodontal pocket (OR = 1.50, 95%CI: 1.13 to 1.98), after adjusting for age and sex. There was little evidence that tooth cleaning frequency mediated the relationship between place of residence and caries (OR = 0.95, 95%CI: 0.87 to 1.03 [indirect effect], 38% mediated) or periodontal pocket (OR = 0.95, 95%CI: 0.86 to 1.04, 15% mediated). Thirty-five percent and 27% of residents in the slum and non-slum sites respectively required the "prompt and urgent" levels of treatment need. Oral diseases prevalence in both settings are high and the prevalence was generally higher in the slum with correspondingly higher levels of prompt and urgent treatment needs. Participants may benefit from targeted therapeutic and health promotion intervention services.
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- Mary E Osuh
- Division of Health Sciences, Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick, Coventry, United Kingdom
- Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Periodontology and Community Dentistry, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Periodontology and Community Dentistry, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
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- Faculty of Public Health, Department of Community Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
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- Institute of Applied Health Research, College of Medical and Dental Sciences, The University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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- Division of Health Sciences, Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick, Coventry, United Kingdom
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- Faculty of Social Sciences, Department of Geography, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
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- Warwick Information and Digital Group, University of Warwick, Coventry, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Applied Health Research, College of Medical and Dental Sciences, The University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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- Faculty of Public Health, Department of Community Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
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- Faculty of Public Health, Department of Community Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
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- Faculty of Public Health, Department of Community Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
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- Division of Health Sciences, Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick, Coventry, United Kingdom
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Ayedun O, Nzomiwu C, Orenuga O. Oral Health Knowledge and Behavior among Public Primary Schoolchildren in Lagos, Nigeria. NIGERIAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE 2022. [DOI: 10.4103/njm.njm_53_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Sharma BS, Sharma J, Upadhyay M, Agrawal A, Dayma A, Yadav SP. Knowledge and awareness about dentistry among medical students, residents, and medical practitioners in Bhairahawa city, Nepal. J Family Med Prim Care 2021; 10:922-928. [PMID: 34041099 PMCID: PMC8138375 DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_841_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2019] [Revised: 10/03/2019] [Accepted: 10/14/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Introduction: Oral health is considered to be a mirror of systemic health and vice-versa. Medical professionals are considered to be the primary caregivers in a given population and as such a vast majority of the population visits them for health-related problems. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the level of knowledge and awareness of dentistry among first-year medical students, residents, and medical practitioners. Methods: A cross-sectional questionnaire survey was carried out to assess the knowledge and awareness of dentistry among MBBS first-year students, medical residents, and medical practitioners of Bhairahawa city, Nepal. Data analysis was done with SPSS version 11. Results: As per the demographic characteristics out of 147 subjects 82 (55.8%) were male and 65 (44.2%) were female. Most of the participants were from the age group of 21–30 years, 66 (44.9%) and 115 (78.2%) of them were married. Among 147 subjects every respondent (100%) knew about the profession of dentistry giving statistically significant results. Conclusion: The present study shows that medical professionals had better knowledge of dentistry as compared to medical students and residents. This unnecessary gap between dental and medical professionals can only be fulfilled by including dental education in both undergraduate and postgraduate medical curriculum.
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- Bhagwat Swaroop Sharma
- Department of Oral Pathology, Universal College of Medical Sciences, College of Dental Surgery, Bhairahawa, Nepal
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- Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Universal College of Medical Sciences, College of Dental Surgery, Bhairahawa, Nepal
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- Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Universal College of Medical Sciences, College of Dental Surgery, Bhairahawa, Nepal
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- Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Universal College of Medical Sciences, College of Dental Surgery, Bhairahawa, Nepal
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- Department of Public Health Dentistry, Universal College of Medical Sciences, College of Dental Surgery, Bhairahawa, Nepal
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- Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Rama Dental College, Kanpur, Utter Pradesh, India
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Bojović MD, Kesić LG, Mitić AN, Kocić B, Obradović RR, Ignjatović A, Burić N, Jovanović M, Petrović MS. Oral Health-Related Risk Factors Among Students in Southeast Serbia. Med Sci Monit 2021; 27:e929375. [PMID: 33596184 PMCID: PMC7898551 DOI: 10.12659/msm.929375] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background An association between insufficient or irregular oral hygiene with the occurrence of dental caries, gingival/periodontal diseases, and consequently general diseases has been established. The null hypothesis that there is no difference in the oral health status among students in a preclinical medical program and those who went through a clinical medical program was tested. The main objective of the study was to analyze oral health risk factors (oral hygiene practices, attitudes, and behavior) as well as their impact on oral health by using convenience sampling. Material/Methods We investigated risk factors for oral health conditions by examining oral hygiene practices, attitudes, and behaviors among the students in the medical program of the University of Niš, collecting data using questionnaires. The study included 396 students of medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, and vocational studies. Participants filled out the anonymous questionnaire. Results In both groups, parents were mostly employed, with the representation of employed fathers significantly higher in student group 1 (P<0.05), which is also the only statistically significant difference between the groups. In terms of oral hygiene practices, students were most often trained by parents (68.69%). A very high percentage of students brushed their teeth every day (97.22%), and 54.55% did this twice a day. Of the total number of students, 78.28% thought that it was necessary to use interdental brushes/floss/toothpick. The duration of teeth cleaning was 3 minutes in 39.39%, whereas 55.30% thought that it should be longer than 3 minutes. The most common brushing movements were combined movements and were used by 60.35% of all students. Of all students, 253 (63.89%) never smoked, 182 (49.96%) regularly went to the dentist, and 141 (35.61%) visited the dentist 6 months ago. The majority of students, 265 (66.92%), obtained the greatest amount of information about oral and tooth care from their dentist, which was the case in both age groups. Conclusions This study highlights oral health risk factors among students at the University of Niš. It is essential to determine their oral health knowledge, as it is of great significance both to patients and to students. Also, these students will be the major providers of health services and will be responsible for public oral health promotion. It could help in reformation of the oral health education program. The results of this research indicate that it is necessary to educate preclinical students to solve oral health issues.
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- Marija D Bojović
- Department of Oral Medicine and Periodontology, Dental Clinic Medical Faculty, University of Niš, Niš, Serbia
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- Department of Oral Medicine and Periodontology, Dental Clinic Medical Faculty, University of Niš, Niš, Serbia
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics, Dental Clinic Medical Faculty, University of Niš, Niš, Serbia
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- Department of Epidemiology, Institute of Public Health, Medical Faculty, University of Niš, Niš, Serbia
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- Department of Oral Medicine and Periodontology, Dental Clinic Medical Faculty, University of Niš, Niš, Serbia
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- Department of Medical Statistics and Informatics, Medical Faculty, University of Niš, Niš, Serbia
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- Inter Dental Clinic, Medical Faculty, University of Niš, Niš, Serbia
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- Department of Prosthetics, Dental Clinic, Medical Faculty, University of Niš, Niš, Serbia
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- Department of Oral Medicine and Periodontology, Dental Clinic Medical Faculty, University of Niš, Niš, Serbia
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Fijačko N, Gosak L, Cilar L, Novšak A, Creber RM, Skok P, Štiglic G. The Effects of Gamification and Oral Self-Care on Oral Hygiene in Children: Systematic Search in App Stores and Evaluation of Apps. JMIR Mhealth Uhealth 2020; 8:e16365. [PMID: 32673235 PMCID: PMC7381071 DOI: 10.2196/16365] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2019] [Accepted: 03/23/2020] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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Background Poor oral hygiene is a great public health problem worldwide. Oral health care education is a public health priority as the maintenance of oral hygiene is integral to overall health. Maintaining optimal oral hygiene among children is challenging and can be supported by using relevant motivational approaches. Objective The primary aim of this study was to identify mobile smartphone apps that include gamification features focused on motivating children to learn, perform, and maintain optimal oral hygiene. Methods We searched six online app stores using four search terms (“oral hygiene game,” “oral hygiene gamification,” “oral hygiene brush game,” and “oral hygiene brush gamification”). We identified gamification features, identified whether apps were consistent with evidence-based dentistry, performed a quality appraisal with the Mobile App Rating Scale user version (uMARS), and quantified behavior scores (Behavior Change score, uMARS score, and Coventry, Aberdeen, and London-Refined [CALO-RE] score) using three different instruments that measure behavior change. Results Of 612 potentially relevant apps included in the analysis, 17 met the inclusion criteria. On average, apps included 6.87 (SD 4.18) out of 31 possible gamification features. The most frequently used gamification features were time pressure (16/17, 94%), virtual characters (14/17, 82%), and fantasy (13/17, 76%). The most common oral hygiene evidence-based recommendation was brushing time (2-3 minutes), which was identified in 94% (16/17) of apps. The overall mean uMARS score for app quality was high (4.30, SD 0.36), with good mean subjective quality (3.79, SD 0.71) and perceived impact (3.58, SD 0.44). Sufficient behavior change techniques based on three taxonomies were detected in each app. Conclusions The majority of the analyzed oral hygiene apps included gamification features and behavior change techniques to perform and maintain oral hygiene in children. Overall, the apps contained some educational content consistent with evidence-based dentistry and high-quality background for oral self-care in children; however, there is scope for improvement.
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- Nino Fijačko
- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Maribor, Maribor, Slovenia
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Maribor, Maribor, Slovenia
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Maribor, Maribor, Slovenia
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- Healthcare Policy and Research, Division of Health Informatics, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, United States
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- Medical Faculty, University of Maribor, Maribor, Slovenia
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Maribor, Maribor, Slovenia.,Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Maribor, Maribor, Slovenia
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Yadav OP, Khan A, Khan S, Gupta S, Gupta R, Gupta R. Oral Health Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice among Nursing Students in the North-Eastern Part of Rajasthan, India. IRANIAN JOURNAL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY RESEARCH 2019; 24:394-396. [PMID: 31516527 PMCID: PMC6714124 DOI: 10.4103/ijnmr.ijnmr_20_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Professional and paramedical students have a key role in oral health promotion. The aim of this study was to assess oral health-related Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice (KAP) among the nursing students in Rajasthan. MATERIALS AND METHODS A cross-sectional, questionnaire-based study was carried out among 409 nursing students from five different institutes who were selected by simple random sampling. A 27-item questionnaire was used to assess KAP. The resulting data were analyzed using frequency distribution. RESULTS Over 50% of the students used toothbrush and toothpaste twice a day to maintain their oral hygiene. Besides, 41% recognized the importance of dental visit in case of gingival bleeding and knew that poor oral hygiene is responsible for bad breath. CONCLUSIONS Oral health-related behavior among the nursing students needs improvement. More educational and preventive programs should be organized to achieve better results.
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- Om Prakash Yadav
- Department of Microbiology, Sardar Patel Medical College, Bikaner, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Dentistry, Private Dental Clinic, Saskatchewan, Canada
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- Department of Dentistry, Private Dental Clinic, Saskatchewan, Canada
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- Department of Dentistry, Private Dental Clinic, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Dentistry, Private Dental Clinic, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Dentistry, Private Dental Clinic, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
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Almohefer SA, Levon JA, Gregory RL, Eckert GJ, Lippert F. Caries lesion remineralization with fluoride toothpastes and chlorhexidine - effects of application timing and toothpaste surfactant. J Appl Oral Sci 2018; 26:e20170499. [PMID: 29898179 PMCID: PMC5963912 DOI: 10.1590/1678-7757-2017-0499] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2017] [Accepted: 03/09/2018] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Habitual toothbrushing with fluoridated toothpaste followed by rinsing with antibacterial mouthwashes is a method to maintain good oral hygiene and to diminish the occurrence and severity of dental caries and periodontal disease. However, our understanding of how antimicrobial agents in mouthwashes affect fluoride-mediated caries lesion remineralization is still poor.
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- Sami A Almohefer
- Indiana University School of Dentistry, Department of Prosthodontics, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.,Hail University College of Dentistry, Department of Prosthodontics, Hail, Saudi Arabia
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- Indiana University School of Dentistry, Department of Prosthodontics, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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- Indiana University School of Dentistry, Department of Biomedical and Applied Sciences, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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- Indiana University School of Medicine, Department of Biostatistics, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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- Indiana University School of Dentistry, Department of Cariology, Operative Dentistry and Dental Public Health, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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Bordin D, Fadel CB, Santos CBD, Garbin CAS, Moimaz SAS, Saliba NA. Determinants of oral self-care in the Brazilian adult population: a national cross-sectional study. Braz Oral Res 2017; 31:e115. [PMID: 29267676 DOI: 10.1590/1807-3107bor-2017.vol31.0115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2017] [Accepted: 11/23/2017] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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This study aims to investigate variables related to adherence to oral self-care in the Brazilian adult population. It is an exploratory study, using secondary data from a population-based survey on a representative sample of the adult population of the entire Brazilian territory (n=60202). The sample was selected using a multiple stage approach. The oral self-care indicator was defined by grouping the variables: periodicity of dentist appointments, use of dental floss, toothbrush and toothpaste, frequency of brushing and replacement of the toothbrush. The scores obtained from the indicator were categorized into adequate, partially adequate, and inadequate care. Statistical analysis consisted of dimensionality reduction, and oral self-care-related variables were submitted to logistic regression. The variables mostly related to inadequate or partially adequate oral self-care were: illiteracy (OR = 11.20, OR = 4.81), low educational level (OR = 3.50, OR = 1.96), negative oral health self-concept (OR=3.73, OR=1.74), absence of natural teeth (OR = 4.98, OR=2.60), edentulous lower arch (OR = 3.09; _____), number of missing upper teeth (OR=1.14, OR=1.05), absence of health insurance (OR=2.23, OR=2.07), sedentary lifestyle (OR=2.77, OR=1.51), and smoking (OR=2.18, OR=1.40). It was concluded that the individual's level of education is one of the main factors for adherence to adequate oral self-care, followed by level of oral health self-concept and tooth loss. Likewise, lifestyle also bears a significant influence.
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- Danielle Bordin
- Universidade Estadual Paulista "Júlio de Mesquita Filho" - Unesp, Araçatuba School of Dentistry, Department of Pediatric and Social Dentistry, Araçatuba, SP, Brazil
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- Universidade Estadual de Ponta Grossa - UEPG, Department of Dentistry, Ponta Grossa, PR, Brazil
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- Universidade Estadual Paulista "Júlio de Mesquita Filho" - Unesp, Araçatuba School of Dentistry, Department of Pediatric and Social Dentistry, Araçatuba, SP, Brazil
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- Universidade Estadual Paulista "Júlio de Mesquita Filho" - Unesp, Araçatuba School of Dentistry, Department of Pediatric and Social Dentistry, Araçatuba, SP, Brazil
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- Universidade Estadual Paulista "Júlio de Mesquita Filho" - Unesp, Araçatuba School of Dentistry, Department of Pediatric and Social Dentistry, Araçatuba, SP, Brazil
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Oyetola EO, Oyewole T, Adedigba M, Aregbesola ST, Umezudike K, Adewale A. Knowledge and awareness of medical doctors, medical students and nurses about dentistry in Nigeria. Pan Afr Med J 2016; 23:172. [PMID: 27303588 PMCID: PMC4894672 DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2016.23.172.7696] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2015] [Accepted: 03/31/2016] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Introduction Various studies have reported poor awareness and knowledge of dentistry in the Nigerian population. There is, however, paucity of information assessing the knowledge and awareness of medical doctors/students and nurses about dentistry. The present study is aimed at determining the knowledge and awareness of medical doctors/students and nurses about dentistry. Methods Self-administered questionnaires were randomly distributed among medical doctors/students, and nurses of Obafemi Awolowo Teaching Hospitals’ Complex, Ile-Ife, Nigeria. Information collected using the questionnaire included participants’ biodata, questions evaluating dental awareness, knowledge of systemic and oral health connections as well as referral practices. The data analysis was done with STATA version 11 software. Results A total of 300 questionnaires were randomly distributed among doctors/students and nurses, 206 were returned (response rate of 69%). Of the returned questionnaires, 129(63%) were males and 77(37%) were females. There were 42 medical doctors, 49 nurses and 115 medical students. The mean age of the participants was 26.7 years (SD 5.2). Majority (99.5%) was aware of dental profession, but 92% had never referred patients for dental consultation. One third (31%) of medical doctors believed that Ludwig angina was a cardiac disease. A large proportion of the respondents (61%) see no need for routine dental visit while 27% would want to visit the dentist only when they had a dental complaint. Conclusion Although a large percentage of the participants claimed to be aware of dentistry, our findings revealed low level of knowledge and attitude to Dentistry. Efforts should be made towards closing this knowledge gap to achieve efficient oral health.
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- Elijah Olufemi Oyetola
- Department of Preventive and Community Dentistry, Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife, Nigeria
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- Department of Preventive and Community Dentistry, Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife, Nigeria
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- Department of Preventive and Community Dentistry, Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife, Nigeria
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial surgery and Oral Pathology, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
| | - Kehinde Umezudike
- Department of Preventive Dentistry, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Lagos, Nigeria
| | - Adedotun Adewale
- Department of Preventive and Community Dentistry, Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife, Nigeria
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