scholarly journals Correlation of Oral Health Education by Community Health Workers with Changes in Oral Health Practices in Migrant Populations in Washington State

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
pp. 215013272110024
Author(s):  
Ileana Maria Ponce-Gonzalez ◽  
Allen D. Cheadle ◽  
Michael Leo Parchman
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Community Health ◽  
Community Health Workers ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Oral Health Knowledge ◽  
Migrant Populations ◽  
Oral Health Education ◽  
Oral Health Practices

Introduction An important question for oral health education is whether knowledge gained during lay-led workshops is retained and applied in daily practice. This study assessed the knowledge retention and changes in oral health practices several months after oral health education workshops were held for migrant farmworkers by Community Health Workers (CHWs). Methods and Results Follow-up surveys were conducted with 32 participants 1 to 43 months post participation (60% between 6 and 21 months). The results showed a high degree of retention, in such areas as general oral health knowledge, and brushing/flossing frequency and technique among this sample. There was no relationship between length of time since the educational workshop and knowledge retained or behaviors changed. Conclusions and Recommendations An interactive, lay-led oral health education program run by CHWs can be an effective way to deliver sustained improvements in oral health knowledge and changes in oral health practice in migrant populations.

scholarly journals Impact of Oral Health Education for Migrants and Refugees by Community Health Workers: What do Participants Retain?

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ileana Ponce-Gonzalez ◽  
Allen Cheadle ◽  
Michael Parchman
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Community Health ◽  
Community Health Workers ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Knowledge Retention ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Oral Health Knowledge ◽  
Oral Health Education

Abstract Objectives. An important question for oral health education is whether knowledge gained during a workshop is retained and applied in daily practice. This study assessed the knowledge retention and changes in oral health practices several months after a lay-led education workshop for migrant farmworkers. Methods. Follow-up interviews were conducted with a random sample of participants 2-12 months post participation. Three Community Health Workers conducted the interviews using a structured Interview guide that included open-ended questions asking about both knowledge and behavior change.Results. A total of 33 interviews were conducted with participants. The results showed a fairly high degree of retention, in such areas as general oral health knowledge, and brushing/flossing frequency and technique.Conclusions. An interactive, lay-led oral health education program can be an effective way to increase oral health knowledge and change daily oral health practice in migrant populations.

scholarly journals Determinants of Oral Health Behaviour Among Community Health Workers in Kottayam- A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Najmunnisa K P ◽  
Susan Thomas Thomas ◽  
Mary Shimi S Gomez ◽  
Jesline Merly James ◽  
Vivek Narayan
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Community Health ◽  
Community Health Workers ◽  
Health Behaviour ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Oral Health Education ◽  
Oral Health Behaviour

Abstract BackgroundBeliefs and attitudes of community health workers affect their oral health behaviour and knowledge which in turn affects their potential to motivate the public to undertake preventive oral health measures. This study was performed to assess knowledge, attitude, and practices as well as determinants of oral health behaviour among community health workers in rural regions of Kerala.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted among 123 community healthcare workers at primary health centres in the Ettumanoor block zone, Kottayam. A two-stage cluster sampling method was used. Data regarding knowledge, attitude, and practice of oral health were acquired through self-administered questionnaires and analyzed using SPSS software version 25. Statistical association between responses in different group of health workers were determined by using Chi-square test. Independent t-test and ANOVA were used to test the difference in attitude and knowledge scores. Bivariate and multivariate regression analyses were applied to identify factors associated with the oral health behaviour of community health workers.ResultsAbout 65% of the participants exhibited poor oral health behaviour. A positive attitude has a significant relation with oral health behaviour status of the participants (p=0.003). Community health workers who attended an oral health education program had a better oral health behaviour status when compared to those who had not attended (p=0.006). ConclusionsThe results emphasize that oral health education should be given to all the community health workers to enhance their awareness about preventive oral health care.

scholarly journals Impact of oral health education on oral health knowledge of private school children in Riyadh city, Saudi Arabia

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (9) ◽  
pp. 186
Author(s):  
MohammadAbdul Baseer ◽  
AbdulrahmanDahham Al Saffan ◽  
AbdulAziz Alshammary ◽  
Mansour Assery ◽  
Ashraf Kamel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Education ◽  
School Children ◽  
Private School ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Oral Health Knowledge ◽  
Oral Health Education ◽  
Riyadh City

Making a Case for Formal School-Based Oral Health Promotion: Oral Health Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Pupils in Ibadan, Nigeria

2017 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
pp. 99-105 ◽  
Author(s):  
Folake B. Lawal ◽  
Juliana O. Taiwo
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Oral Health Promotion ◽  
Oral Health Knowledge ◽  
Oral Health Education ◽  
School Based ◽  
Formal School

Background Providing evidence for institution of school-based oral health promotion programs is paramount in developing countries, due to increasing unmet dental needs impacting on quality of life of children. Aim To evaluate oral health knowledge, attitude and practices (KAP) of pupils in a country lacking formal school oral health promotion. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among 1,297 pupils in randomly selected primary schools in one city. Information on oral health KAP were obtained using interviewer-administered questionnaire. Responses to questions were graded, standardized, and data analyzed using SPSS. Results The mean age was 10.6 (±1.7) years. Mean KAP percentage scores were 18.1 (±5.0)%, 18.3 (±4.9)%, and 17.3 (±12.8)%, respectively. Older age, male gender, and previous dental consultations were significantly associated with higher KAP scores. Those who had been educated informally about oral health had higher mean KAP scores ( p = .013, p < .001, and p < .001, respectively). Previous oral health education and consultation with dentists were significant predictors of higher oral health practice scores. Conclusion Poor oral health KAP exists among the pupils. Those who had consulted the dentist or had oral health education had better KAP. These findings reinforce the need for formal school-based oral health promotion.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of Oral Health Education on knowledge and practice among 15 year old children of Government High Schools in Lucknow city (Uttar Pradesh).

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 51-56
Author(s):  
Shitanshu Malhotra ◽  
Pallavi Singh ◽  
Himangi Dubey
Keyword(s):  
High Schools ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Oral Health Knowledge ◽  
Oral Health Education ◽  
Knowledge And Practice ◽  
The Impact

Background: Oral health education, as a part of oral health promotion, has been considered as essential and basic part of dental health services.School provides a perfect setting for health education programmes aiming to control the growing burden of oral diseases and to promote oral health. Aim: To determine the impact of oral health education on oral health knowledge and practice among 15 year old school going children of government high schools in Lucknow city. Design: The schools were selected by simple random sampling method following the lottery method of selection. These classes have children of 15 years of age. Each class has two to three sections, and these sections were chosen for the purpose of data collection. Children were selected by simple random sampling technique. Results: The oral health knowledge and awareness of all children improved significantly after the education. Statistically significant increase in the proportion of correct responses was noted following the programme especially in relation to Q2, Q6, Q7, Q9 and Q10. Conclusion: The information, which children receive and the awareness that is created during the programme in school, contributes to the first tentative steps to forming their attitudes and beliefs, which may later lead to healthier choices.    

scholarly journals Effectiveness of oral health education on eight to ten year old school children in rural area of Magway Region, Myanmar

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kyu Kyu Swe
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Education ◽  
School Children ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Oral Health Knowledge ◽  
Oral Health Education ◽  
One Year ◽  
And Behavior

Abstract Background: Oral diseases are common and widespread around the world. Many oral health problems are preventable and early onset is reversible. Myanmar faces many challenges in rendering oral health services and about 70 percent of total population resides in rural areas. These relate to the availability and accessibility of oral health services. Therefore, oral health education is one key element to prevent oral diseases and to promote oral health.Methods: A quasi-experimental study was carried out at Basic Education Middle Schools in rural areas of Magway Township to study the effectiveness of oral health education on knowledge and behavior of eight to ten years old school children. A total of 220 school children, 110 from intervention school and 110 from control school, participated in this study from 2015 to 2017. Data for knowledge and behavior were collected before and after intervention in the two groups by using self-administered questionnaire. Tooth brushing method data were collected by direct observation with checklist. Oral health education was provided at eight weekly intervals for one year in the intervention group. After one year and six months, oral health knowledge and behavior were determined in the intervention group only to measure retention. Chi-square test, two samples t test, One way repeated measure ANOVA were used for data analysis. The study was approved by the Ethics Review Committee of University of Public Health in Yangon, Myanmar.Results: After education, a positive net effect of intervention and significant improvement was found in the intervention group compared to the control group regarding oral health knowledge (p<0.05) except one that is foods that can cause dental caries (p=0.107) and behavior (p<0.001). Retention of mean ± standard deviation on knowledge and behavioral scores were 2.45±1.12, 3.79±1.12, 4.07±0.98 and 1.56±0.90, 3.60±1.21, 3.24±1.31 at baseline, at one year after education and at six months after cessation of education respectively, and, total knowledge and behavioral scores were significantly improved (p<0.001) among the school children in the intervention group.Conclusion: The repeated oral health education was effective to promote and sustain oral health knowledge and behavior. Word counts: 342

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