scholarly journals Knowledge, attitude and practice on oral hygiene among primary school children in an urban area of Kancheepuram district, Tamil Nadu

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 311
Author(s):  
Jasmine Sharmila M. K. ◽  
Umadevi R. ◽  
Anantha Eashwar V. M.
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Urban Area ◽  
School Children ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
Oral Health Promotion ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Background: Oral health is fundamental to general health and well-being. To organize community oriented oral health promotion programs, systematic analysis of oral health is mandatory which includes information on oral health knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP). The study was done with the aim to assess the KAP on oral hygiene among primary school children in an urban area of Kancheepuram district, Tamil Nadu.Methods: A sample of 250 primary school children in the age group of  8-10  at Anakaputhur,  an urban field practice  area of Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital, Kancheepuram district was chosen by multi-stage sampling technique.Data on oral hygiene was collected by using a pre-tested semi-structured questionnaire by personal interview method. The data obtained was subjected to statistical analysis using SPSS version 22.Results: Among the study participants, 65.6% of children had good knowledge on oral hygiene with only 33.6% of children with positive attitude and 10.8% of children had good practice of oral hygiene. Around 96 % of the children knew that they should brush their teeth twice daily, 92% of the children knew that having sweets/fizzy drinks causes oral health problems and 96% of the children think that maintaining healthy teeth is an individual responsibility.Conclusions: Health education services at school regarding oral hygiene practices targeting the children, teachers and the parents have to be conducted at regular intervals to empower them on the benefits of the same.

scholarly journals Impact of a single educational session on oral hygiene practices among children of a primary school of Meerut, India

2013 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 24
Author(s):  
Pawan Parashar ◽  
Sartaj Ahmad ◽  
Amir Maroof Khan ◽  
Rupesh Tiwari
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Primary School ◽  
School Children ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
Education Session ◽  
Oral Health Behavior ◽  
Educational Session ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
The Impact

Oral health promotion through schools is recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) for improving knowledge, attitude, and behavior related to oral health and for prevention and control of dental diseases among school children. In low resource settings, it is important to develop evidence for health education methods in oral health behavioral practices. The objectives of this study were to assess both the baseline awareness and practices regarding oral hygiene and the impact of a single education session on the change in oral health behavior. A school based, cross-sectional study on 112 primary school children was conducted after obtaining the consent of the school authorities and parents. A pretested, structured proforma was used for baseline awareness and behavior regarding oral health. A 30 min educational session was imparted and after 1 month, and the oral health practices were reassessed to find out the impact of the education session. Baseline survey revealed the following findings. Self-reported dental problems were found in 48.22% of the children in the last 6 months. When asked about the risk factors for dental problems, 28.57% mentioned eating sweets followed by improper brushing, whereas 40.17% were not aware about any risk factor for dental problems. It was found that 28.57% of the children did not brush their teeth regularly, whereas 35.71% used a tooth-brush for brushing their teeth. After the intervention, it was observed that there was a significant improvement in the proportion of children using a toothbrush for cleaning their teeth and of those who rinsed their mouth after meals. In conclusion, even a single education session was found to be effective in bringing about a change in the oral health behavior of primary school children.

scholarly journals Oral hygiene practice among the primary school children in selected rural areas of Bangladesh

2012 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-48 ◽  
Author(s):  
AFM Sarwar ◽  
MH Kabir ◽  
AFMM Rahman ◽  
A Haque ◽  
MA Kasem ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Objective Assessment ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
Hygiene Practice ◽  
Oral Health Promotion ◽  
Periodontal Status ◽  
Hygiene Practices ◽  
Oral Hygiene Practice

Objectives: To determine the oral hygiene practices, periodontal status and bad mouth breath (BMB) among the children age between 5 to 15 years. Study participants and methods: This was a cross sectional descriptive study conducted at at four-selected primary school at Fultola and Juri Upazilla of Moulovi Bazar District. Total 250 children aged 5–15 years, were interviewed on oral hygiene practices and BMB using structured questionnaire and a checklist. Oral hygiene and periodontal status were assessed by using disposable dental explorer and a dental mirror. Results: Oral hygiene practice were; where (66.8%) non tooth brush and tooth brush users were (33.2%). The prevalence of dental caries plaque, gingival bleeding and BMB on probing was (69.6%), (91.6%), (66.8 %) and (64%) respectively. Conclusion: Bad mouth breath is a cause of concern among children associated significant factors were gum bleeding. Research involving clinical diagnosis of bad mouth breath and intervention through oral health promotion and periodontal therapy are recommended. Clinical relevance: This study provides baseline information on oral health status and bad mouth breath which necessitates in the future need for objective assessment, diagnosis and management of bad mouth breath for enhanced social and professional interaction without embarrassments. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jdnmch.v18i1.12240 J. Dhaka National Med. Coll. Hos. 2012; 18 (01): 43-48

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude and Practice towards Waste Management among Primary School Children

2020 ◽  
pp. 24-30
Author(s):  
Sulistyawati Sulistyawati ◽  
Tri Wahyuni Sukesi ◽  
Surahma Asti Mulasari ◽  
Fatwa Tentama ◽  
Sitti Nur Djannah
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Study Design ◽  
School Children ◽  
Waste Treatment ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Waste Production ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Introduction: Waste is becoming a problem until recently in many countries. Globally, the amount of wastes has increased with the growing population and the level of consumerism in society. One investment in the future to control waste production is by providing the value of waste treatment from an early age of children. The purpose of this study was to describe the knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding waste management among primary school children. Study Design: Pre-experimental, with a one-shot case study design, was used in this study. Methodology: Forty children in primary school, aged between 11 and-12 years, were sampled in this study. The intervention was delivered through an oral presentation and play video followed by a survey using tested questionnaires contained knowledge, attitude and practice towards waste management questions. Results: More than 70% of respondents answered with a satisfying score in all questions. However, respondents had less than 70% in knowledge about waste type. Most of the respondents said there was no waste treatment facility in their schools. Respondents disliked the enactment of punishment for those who did not imbibe the spirit of waste disposal effectively and efficiently. Conclusion: Our result implies respondent knowledge about waste management is sufficient, but it is essential to push them to practice the knowledge in their daily life.

Effects of MyBFF@school Intervention in Health-related Quality of Life among Overweight and Obese Primary School Children

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zahari Ishak ◽  
Suet Fin Low ◽  
Wan Abdul Hakim Wan Ibrahim ◽  
Abqariyah Yahya ◽  
Fuziah Md. Zain ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Primary School ◽  
School Children ◽  
Well Being ◽  
School Functioning ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

<p>Obesity has been shown to impact the health-related quality of life (HRQOL) among children. This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of MyBFF@school program on HRQOL among overweight and obese primary school children in Malaysia. KINDL<sup>R</sup> Questionnaire was used to collect data on their HRQOL before and after the program. ANCOVA was used to analyse the comparison between intervention and control group after 6 months. There are significant effect on family functioning, F(2,1103)=7.452, p<0.05 and school functioning, F(1,1117)=7.103, p<0.05 after the intervention. Effects can also be seen on physical well-being, emotional well-being and friends functioning. The program is effective in improving the HRQOL significantly in two dimensions namely the family and school functioning. In order to achieve greater overall success,social support should be an integral part of the program and stigma on obesity should be managed and reduced by including normal-weight children in the program.</p>

scholarly journals Relationship between Oral Hygiene and Dietary Behaviour and Dental Caries Status in Primary School Children

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 411-416 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sara M Mohamed Nbaia ◽  
Ari Yuniastuti ◽  
Dyah Rini Indriyanti
Keyword(s):  
Dental Caries ◽  
Primary School ◽  
School Children ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Dietary Behavior ◽  
Dietary Behaviour ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Produce Acid

Tooth decay can be caused by bacteria that live in the mouth. These bacteria feed on food leftovers in the teeth and produce acid. This acid destroys the enamel layer, dentine layer, and pulp. The purpose of this study is to analyze the risk factors of dental caries in primary school children. The subjects of this study were 77 students of SD Sendangmulyo 1 Semarang. We used questionnaires, diagnoses, and interviews for data collection. For data analysis, we used descriptive analysis method. The results showed that the most common dental caries risk factor in primary school children was sugar consumption. Up to 72% of children agreed to bring packed meal, 90.7% were used to have a breakfast, 80% used to clean their mouth every day, 70.7% clean their mouth after meals, 64% brush their teeth after eating candy, and 89.3 % brush their teeth before going to bed. There is a relationship between oral hygiene and dietary behavior and dental caries status of primary school children. In conclusion, there is a relationship between oral hygiene and dietary behavior and dental caries status of primary school children.

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