Oral health maintenance of the institutionalized handicapped child

1977 ◽  
Vol 94 (1) ◽  
pp. 111-113 ◽  
Author(s):  
Clemens A. Full ◽  
Paul E. Kerber ◽  
Patricia Boender ◽  
Nancy Schneberger
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Handicapped Child ◽  
Health Maintenance

EFEKTIVITAS BOOKLET TERHADAP PENGETAHUAN DAN SIKAP PEMELIHARAAN KESEHATAN GIGI MULUT PADA IBU HAMIL

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 66
Author(s):  
Rahmaini Fitri
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
The Body ◽  
Wilcoxon Test ◽  
Percentage Increase ◽  
Oral Diseases ◽  
Health Maintenance ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude

Pregnancy causes physiological changes in the body and as well as in the oral cavity. Dental and oral diseases associated with pregnancy that is, gingivitis, periodontitis and pregnancy granuloma. Mouth dental disease during pregnancy is not only influenced by the pregnancy itself but rather the lack of knowledge about dental and oral health maintenance. Efforts to improve the knowledge of pregnant women about oral health is done by providing information, information necessary for health education media. In this case the media is created and used to improve the knowledge of pregnant women is the booklet. This study aimed to analyze the differences in knowledge and attitudes before and after maintenance booklet oral health in pregnant women. This study is a quasi experiment with one group pre  and post test design. The sample is the first trimester pregnant women who come to the health center in Sentosa Baru Medan as many as 34 people. Analysis of the data  forcompare the average difference in scores of knowledge and attitudes before and after the intervention used the Wilcoxon test. The results showed there is an increased knowledge and attitude maintenance of oral health in pregnant women after being given a booklet with a value of p < 0.001, a percentage increase of 30% knowledge and attitudes percentage of 37%. The conclusions of this study is increased knowledge and attitude maintenance of oral health in pregnant women after being given a booklet.

Oral Health in Rheumatoid Arthritis: Listening to Patients

2021 ◽  
pp. 238008442110126
Author(s):  
J.L.P. Protudjer ◽  
C. Billedeau ◽  
K. Hurst ◽  
R. Schroth ◽  
C. Stavropoulou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Periodontal Disease ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Care Delivery ◽  
Oral Care ◽  
Oral Health Care ◽  
Personal Hygiene ◽  
Health Maintenance

Introduction: Rates of periodontal disease and tooth loss are increased in individuals with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Understanding factors that contribute to the increased burden of periodontal disease in RA is critical to improving oral health and arthritis outcomes. Objectives: To determine the perceptions held by people with RA relating to their oral health, to identify patient-centered priorities for oral health research, and to inform optimal strategies for delivering oral health knowledge. Methods: Semistructured interviews were conducted with patients with RA. Recorded interview transcripts were iteratively reviewed to reveal surface and latent meaning and to code for themes. Constructs were considered saturated when no new themes were identified in subsequent interviews. We report themes with representative quotes. Results: Interviews were conducted with 11 individuals with RA (10 women [91%]; mean age, 68 y), all of whom were taking RA medication. Interviews averaged 19 min (range, 8 to 31 min) and were mostly conducted face-to-face. Three overall themes were identified: 1) knowledge about arthritis and oral health links; 2) oral health care in RA is complicated, both in personal hygiene practices and in professional oral care; and 3) poor oral health is a source of shame. Participants preferred to receive oral health education from their rheumatologists or dentists. Conclusions: People with RA have unique oral health perceptions and experience significant challenges with oral health care due to their arthritis. Adapting oral hygiene recommendations and professional oral care delivery to the needs of those with arthritis are patient priorities and are required to improve satisfaction regarding their oral health. Knowledge Translation Statement: Patients living with long-standing rheumatoid arthritis described poor oral health–related quality of life and multiple challenges with maintaining optimal oral health. Study findings indicate a need for educational materials addressing oral health maintenance for patients with rheumatic diseases and their providers.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitudes, Behaviors of Women Related to Pregnancy, and Early Childhood Caries Prevention: A Cross-Sectional Pilot Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
pp. 215013272110133
Author(s):  
Neel Shimpi ◽  
Ingrid Glurich ◽  
Catherine Maybury ◽  
Min Qi Wang ◽  
Kazumasa Hashimoto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Maintenance ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Study Results ◽  
And Behaviors

Objective Health education interventions during pregnancy can influence maternal oral health (OH), maternal OH-behaviors and children’s OH. Interventions that can be delivered at anytime and anywhere, for example mobile-health (mHealth) provides an opportunity to address challenges of health education and support activation of women in underserved and rural communities to modify their health behavior. This pilot study was undertaken as a part of a mHealth initiative to determine knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors related to pregnancy and ECC prevention among women attending obstetrics/gynecology (OB/GYN) practices at a large rurally-based clinic. Methods A cross-sectional survey study was voluntarily engaged by women (n = 191) aged 18 to 59 years attending OB/GYN visits, over a 3-week period from 12/2019 to 1/2020. Survey results were analyzed applying descriptive statistics, X2 and Fisher’s Exact tests. The significance level was set at P < .0001 for all analyses. Results Approximately half of respondents were between 18 and 29 years (53%), had a college degree (55%), and 100% reported cell phone use. Whereas 53% and 31%, respectively, indicated that they were “somewhat” or “very” sure of how to prevent ECC in their children, only 9% recognized evidence of early decay and 30% did not know the purpose of fluoride. Overall, only 27% of participants correctly answered the knowledge-based questions. Further, only 57% reported their provider explained things in a way that was easy to understand. Only 24% reported seeing a dentist during their current pregnancy. Conclusions Study results suggested potential gaps in knowledge and behaviors related to ECC prevention and provided baseline data to inform future interventions to improve ECC prevention practices. Notably, majority of participants used their cell phones for making medical/dental appointments and reported using their phones to look up health-related information. This demographic represents a potentially receptive target for mHealth approaches to improve understanding of oral health maintenance during pregnancy and ECC prevention.

Relationship between Tobacco Smoking And Dental Fear Among Adolescents of 15-18 Year Age in Pakistan

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (6) ◽  
pp. 1210-1212
Author(s):  
G. Amin ◽  
M.. S. Nawaz ◽  
A. M. Ikram ◽  
G. M. Shaikh ◽  
J. I. Afridi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Dental Fear ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Adolescent Male ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Health Maintenance ◽  
Study Results ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Smoke Tobacco

Aim: To assess the relationship between dental fear and smoking among adolescents of 15-18 year of age in Pakistan Method: This study was a prospective crossectional survey design which was conducted in Lahore. After taking permission from the school’s head, data was collected from the male students of grade 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th using questionnaire and later on one of their parents was approached to fill the questionnaire. For this purpose, only one school was targeted. Sample size was of 200 participants whereas parents of all the student participants participated in the study. Results: The results of chi-square revealed that dental fear was quite high among male students, occasional use of tobacco, and use of mouthwash minimum thrice a day. It was also found that students of those parents whose occupational level was low reported higher dental fear. Conclusion: It was found that adolescent male students were found to have more dental fear who smoke tobacco as compared to those who do not smoke. It is important to ask about smoking habits as well as dental fear when examining oral health maintenance of adolescents. Keywords: Smoking, Tobacco, Adolescents, Dental fear

scholarly journals Avaliação do conhecimento de escolares sobre saúde bucal, dieta e higiene: ferramenta diagnóstica para direcionamento de atividade educativa

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 365-369
Author(s):  
Aldenise Socorro da Costa Palheta Tokairin ◽  
Gabriela Fleury Seixas ◽  
Natalia Maria Alves da Silva ◽  
Rosana Roberta Bernardo Fukada ◽  
Paulo Henrique Rossato ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Education ◽  
School Attendance ◽  
Educational Practice ◽  
Diagnostic Tools ◽  
Natural Food ◽  
First Year ◽  
Health Maintenance ◽  
Oral Health Education

ResumoA saúde bucal é indissociável da saúde geral, e está diretamente relacionada com a qualidade de vida do indivíduo. A manutenção da saúde bucal interfere no desenvolvimento físico e psicológico da criança, além de estar relacionada com a sua participação em atividades, incluindo a frequência escolar. Este estudo teve como objetivo avaliar as percepções em relação à saúde bucal, dieta e higiene de 37 crianças matriculadas no primeiro ano do Ensino Fundamental de uma Escola Municipal na cidade de Londrina-PR, e identificar possíveis temas falhos para serem explorados, a partir de uma ferramenta diagnóstica. As crianças foram estimuladas a preencher um questionário ilustrativo com figuras dos principais recursos de higiene e de alimentos que pudessem ter relação com a boa saúde bucal. Ao final, uma atividade de Educação em Saúde Bucal (ESB) foi realizada juntamente com os alunos, de forma interativa e informativa. A análise das respostas dos alunos mostrou um bom conhecimento sobre os malefícios de alimentos industrializados e ricos em sacarose, e o reconhecimento pelas crianças dos recursos mais comumente utilizados para a realização de higiene bucal. No entanto, demonstrou dúvidas existentes quanto à relação entre alimentos naturais e manutenção da saúde bucal, tornando evidente a necessidade de educação e promoção em saúde sobre a influência da alimentação na saúde bucal. Portanto, é necessário o uso de ferramentas de diagnóstico prévio à prática educativa, para o melhor direcionamento do tema a ser abordado. Palavras-chave: Educação em Saúde. Ensino Fundamental e Médio. Promoção da Saúde AbstractOral health is inseparable from general health and is related to the individual's quality of life. The oral health maintenance interferes with the child's physical and psychological development, in addition to being related to their participation in activities, including school attendance. This study aimed to assess the perceptions regarding oral health, diet and hygiene of 37 children enrolled in the first year of Elementary School at a Municipal School in the city of Londrina-PR, and to identify possible flawed themes to be addressed. explored from a diagnostic tool. The children were encouraged to complete an illustrative questionnaire with figures of the main hygiene and food resources that could be related to good oral health. In the end, an Oral Health Education (ESB) activity was carried out together with the students, in an interactive and informative way. The students' answers analysis showed a good knowledge about the harmful effects of processed and sucrose-rich foods, and the recognition by children regarding the resources most used to perform oral hygiene. However, it demonstrated existing doubts about the relationship between natural food and oral health maintenance, making evident the need for education and health promotion on the food on oral health influence. Therefore, it is necessary to use diagnostic tools prior to educational practice, to better target the topic to be addressed. Keywords: Health Education. Education. Primary and Secondary. Health Promotion

scholarly journals Influence of Parents’ Oral Health Knowledge and Attitudes on Oral Health Practices of Children (5-12 Years) in a Rural School in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa: A Cross Sectional Survey

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Prenisha Neupaul ◽  
Ozayr Mahomed
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Health Facilities ◽  
Oral Health Promotion ◽  
Health Maintenance ◽  
Oral Health Knowledge ◽  
Kwazulu Natal

Introduction: Oral health knowledge, beliefs and attitudes of parents have a direct influence on their child&rsquo;s oral health maintenance, dietary habits and encourage healthy behaviors. The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge, and attitude of parents with regards to the oral health practice of their children and its associated factors. Methods: A self -administered structured questionnaire was administered to parents or guardians of learners aged 5 to 12 years at a low socio-economic rural primary school in the uGu district, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa to collect demographic variables, knowledge of dental health, use of toothbrush, use of toothpaste, dietary practices and dental visits; practice with respect to dental care and attitudes towards oral health. The questionnaire was translated from English to IsiZulu was used. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regressions were used to assess the association between parent&rsquo;s sociodemographic factors with their oral health knowledge and practice scores. Results: One hundred and forty four completed survey instruments were received with an eighty percent (118) representation of mothers. Ninety five percent of the parents (136) had a positive attitude towards oral health with 86% (124) of the children brushed their tongue and 89% (128) of the children brushed their teeth happily. The mean knowledge score was 70% with a median of 72%. Children were significantly more likely to brush their tongues (AOR: 3.20 95% CI: 1.06-9.66) and were more likely to be happier when brushing their teeth (AOR: 4.65 95% CI: 1.41-15.38) when the caregivers were their mothers, and when parents had an above average knowledge score (AOR: 1.86 95% CI: 0.72-4.85) and had positive attitudes (AOR: 3.20 95%CI: 0.46-22.00). Conclusion: To reduce the gaps in knowledge, oral health promotion should be integrated into all point of care contact with parents at health facilities, increased community awareness and advertising campaigns as well as a more focused school health oral program that addresses primary prevention, screening and appropriate referrals to health facilities

scholarly journals Effect of A’yun’s predictor software on the behavior, saliva pH, and PHPM index

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 89 ◽  
Author(s):  
Quroti A'yun ◽  
Ani Subekti
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Personal Hygiene ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Health Maintenance ◽  
Salivary Ph ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Maintenance Behavior

Health Research in 2013 showed that 24.8% of children with health problems and dental caries index reached 1.4. A’yun’s Predictor Software (APS) was a new tool to describe the interaction of various factors that play a role in the caries process. The program was developed to establish a better understanding of the multi-factorial aspects of dental caries in children,as well as a guide to improve behavior to reduce the risk of new caries. This study in children aged 10-12 years in SDN Baturan I,SDN Baturan II,SDN Mayangan and SD Muhammmadiyah Trini in Sleman,Yogyakarta.Sampling technique was simple random sampling. This type of research was quasi-experimental control group(pretest and posttest design with control group). The independent variable was oral health education with APS and the dependent variable was the behavior of dental health maintenance oral and mouth, salivary pH and PHPM (Personal Hygiene Performance-Modified)index.Results data were analyzed by t-test. Research shown that there were significant differences between the treatment group and control group on the behavior of the maintenance of oral health of children and PHPM index (p <0.05), while the pH of saliva there was not to be difference (p> 0.05). The conclusions of this study was significant APS application on dental health maintenance behavior oral and mouth, salivary pH, and the index PHPM in school children.

Subgingival Microbiota during Healthy Pregnancy and Pregnancy Gingivitis

2020 ◽  
pp. 238008442094877
Author(s):  
P. Balan ◽  
B.W. Brandt ◽  
Y.S. Chong ◽  
W. Crielaard ◽  
M.L. Wong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Oral Microbiome ◽  
Microbial Colonization ◽  
Rrna Gene ◽  
Microbial Composition ◽  
Health Maintenance ◽  
Prenatal Health ◽  
Healthy Women ◽  
Healthy Pregnancy

Introduction: Previous studies have largely explored the microbial composition and pathogenesis of pregnancy gingivitis. However, the patterns of microbial colonization during pregnancy in the absence of pregnancy gingivitis have rarely been studied. Characterization of the oral microbiome in pregnant women with healthy gingiva is an important initial step in understanding the role of the microbiome in progression to pregnancy gingivitis. Objectives: In this study, we compared the oral microbiome of pregnant women without gingivitis (healthy pregnancy) with pregnant women having gingivitis and nonpregnant healthy women to understand how pregnancy modifies the oral microbiome and induces progression to pregnancy gingivitis. Methods: Subgingival plaque samples were collected from Chinese pregnant women with gingivitis ( n = 10), healthy pregnant women ( n = 10), and nonpregnant healthy women ( n = 10). The Illumina MiSeq platform was used to perform 16S rRNA gene sequencing targeting the V4 region. Results: The alpha and beta diversity was significantly different between pregnant and nonpregnant women, but minimal differences were observed between pregnant women with and without gingivitis. Interestingly, the oral bacterial community showed higher abundance of pathogenic taxa during healthy pregnancy as compared with nonpregnant women despite similar gingival and plaque index scores. However, when compared with overt pregnancy gingivitis, pathogenic taxa were less abundant during healthy pregnancy. PICRUSt analysis (phylogenetic investigation of communities by reconstruction of unobserved states) also suggested no difference in the functional capabilities of the microbiome during pregnancy, irrespective of gingival disease status. However, metabolic pathways related to amino acid metabolism were significantly increased in healthy pregnant women as compared with nonpregnant women. Conclusion: The presence of pathogenic taxa in healthy pregnancy and pregnancy gingivitis suggests that bacteria may be necessary for initiating disease development but progression to gingivitis may be influenced by the host environmental factors. More efforts are required to plan interventions aimed at sustaining health before the appearance of overt gingivitis. Knowledge Transfer Statement: The results of this study draw attention to the importance of oral health maintenance during pregnancy, as women without any prenatal oral conditions are predisposed to the risk of developing pregnancy gingivitis. Hence, it is important to incorporate comprehensive assessment of oral health in the prenatal health care schedules. Pregnant woman should be screened for oral risks, counseled on proper oral hygiene and expected oral changes, and referred for dental treatment, when necessary.

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