scholarly journals Understanding the oral health beliefs and behaviours among the tribal population of Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. 4796
Author(s):  
Shibani Sushmitha Ray ◽  
Sunil Kumar Doddaiah ◽  
Chandan N. ◽  
Narayan Murthy M. R.
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Beliefs ◽  
Health Care Services ◽  
Oral Health Care ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Tribal Population ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Oral Health Beliefs

Background: Regardless of the improvements in the field of healthcare, there is a section of people who live away from civilization known as ‘indigenous people’ or ‘tribals’. Information regarding oral health status is instrumental in the planning and implementation of oral health policies and programmes related to promotion of oral health. The aim of the study was to understand the oral health beliefs and behaviour of the tribal population of Chamarajanagar district.Methods: A cross‑sectional survey of 256 tribals of Chamarajanagar district was conducted. A modified WHO oral health questionnaire (2013) was utilized to collect the data. The recorded data was statistically analysed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version 24.Results: Based on the age-category, majority of them belonged to the age group of 35-44 years. All the participants belonged to the sub-caste of Soligas. The results showed that the perceived barriers for seeking oral health care are high and poor utilization of the oral health care services were observed, but the participants had good knowledge regarding oral health which increases the cues for action.Conclusions: The results of the study suggest that the participants might have favorable compliance for oral health promotional programs.

scholarly journals TO ASSESS THE KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICES AMONG THE GYNECOLOGISTS REGARDING THE INFLUENCE OF PERINATAL MATERNAL ORAL HEALTH IN DETERMINING THE FUTURE DENTAL HEALTH OF THE CHILD

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 929-936
Author(s):  
Joby Peter ◽  
Vijai S. ◽  
Krishna Kumar ◽  
Tinet Mary Augustin
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Oral Health Care ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Future ◽  
Health Related

Background: Perinatal and infant oral health should be considered as the foundation of Pediatric preventive oral health care. A proper perinatal oral health care guidance provided by Gynecologists during the time of pregnancy can help an expectant mother to improve or maintain good oral health status and thereby reduce the complications that can be associated with poor oral health in the mother and can indirectly dictate the future oral health and general health of her child. Gynecologists who are aware about the infectious nature of the oral microbes and the effect of discrete periods or windows of inoculation should instruct the mother about the higher risk of developing dental caries in their children by the modification of maternal dental flora using proper perinatal preventive programs. Aim:To assess the Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Gynecologists of Central Kerala about the importance of early oral health care for children. Materials and methods:A questionnaire based cross sectional survey was conducted among 200 Gynecologists from Ernakulam and Thrissur district, Central Kerala, India. After obtaining the consent and explaining the nature of the study, a single investigator distributed the questionnaire among the randomly selected participants and requested to answer within 15-30 minutes. The answered sheets were collected back on the same day itself. Result: A statistical evaluation using the Chi-square was done to evaluate the homogeneity of the respondents and one way ANOVA to evaluate the influence of study parameters on categorical scale. Mean percentage score of each category was evaluated. The result showed that the Gynecologists had a good attitude towards child oral health related topics but a less score was obtained for the knowledge and practice category. Conclusion:Majority of the participants from the study advocated the need of improving their knowledge regarding the child health related topics in future to fill their knowledge gap so that they can effectively devote time and effort to inspect oral health of the child. Gynecologists preferred CME(Continuing medical education) and their respective journals for the purpose. An improvement in the multidisciplinary approach of Pedodontists was advocated to implement a positive attitude among these contributors so that they can perform preventive measures in the most effective and efficient way to nurture a caries free smile in a childs future.

Perceived Oral Health Literacy, Behaviors, and Oral Health Care among Caregivers to the Homebound Population

2021 ◽  
pp. 108482232110084
Author(s):  
Agata Wilk ◽  
Lisa LaSpina ◽  
Linda D. Boyd ◽  
Jared Vineyard
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Oral Care ◽  
Oral Health Care ◽  
The Body ◽  
Current Evidence ◽  
Oral Health Literacy ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional

This study aimed to explore the level of perceived oral health literacy (OHL) among caregivers of the homebound population in the Chicago metropolitan area and how caregivers’ OHL impacts their oral care to the homebound population. The relationships between demographic characteristics, perceived OHL levels, personal oral health behaviors, and oral health care to clients were also assessed. This cross-sectional survey research examined 69 caregivers of the homebound population employed by home health agencies. The OHL was determined by the validated Health Literacy in Dentistry Scale (HeLD-14). Independent t-tests, chi-square tests set at p < .05 significance level, and logistic regressions were used for analysis. The mean age of participants was 43. The HeLD-14 scores indicated a high perceived OHL among this group. Caregivers came from diverse groups, and the majority spoke a second language at home. About 93% performed oral self-care the recommended amount of time or more, while only 57% did it for their clients. Those who cleaned clients’ mouth twice a day had a higher OHL score ( M = 23 compared to M = 19). About 43% did not check for sores in the client’s mouth, and those who checked had a higher OHL score ( M = 25 compared to M = 19). Controlling for OHL, age was a good predictor of oral care frequency to clients. These findings provide current evidence and add to the body of knowledge on OHL among homebound individuals. The results provide insights for designing a preventive approach in oral health care to the homebound population.

scholarly journals Barriers To Utilization Of Oral Health Care Services Among Antenatal Mothers In Kuantan, Pahang

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zurainie Abllah ◽  
Karimah Hanim Abdul Aziz ◽  
Nurjasmine Aida Jamani
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Care Services ◽  
Dental Treatment ◽  
Dental Pain ◽  
Oral Health Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Hormonal Changes ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Care Services

Introduction: During pregnancy, increased acidity in the mouth increases the risk of antenatal mother to get dental caries. It is worsen if antenatal mother has morning sickness like vomiting during pregnancy. It can aggravate the problem by exposing the teeth to more gastric acid. In addition, antenatal mothers have hormonal changes that they are more susceptible to periodontal problems. Therefore, it is important for antenatal mother to get dental treatment and use oral health service. This study aim is to describe barriers to utilisation of oral health care services among antenatal mothers attending the Klinik Kesihatan Ibu dan Anak around Kuantan. Materials and Methods: A cross sectional study which was conducted among purposely selected 296 antenatal mothers aged 18-45 years from Kuantan, Pahang in 18 months duration. Study used validated selfadministered questionnaire to obtain information on the variables of interest. Results: Common barriers to utilization of services among antenatal mothers are fear to dental pain (45.6%), time constraints- busy at workplace (36.5%) and feeling of not having any dental problems (36.1%). Meanwhile the least barrier to oral health care services among antenatal mothers is attitude of the dentist (0.7%), followed by attitude of the staff (1.4%) and condition of treatment room (1.7%) Conclusion(s): Fear of dental pain is the main barrier to utilization of service among antenatal mothers and dissatisfaction of the service provided is the least barrier among other factors.

scholarly journals Paediatricians' knowledge, attitude and awareness towards infant oral health care and treatment needs: A cross-sectional survey

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 27
Author(s):  
Nikhil Patel ◽  
Smit Sikligar ◽  
Seema Bargale ◽  
Bhavna Dave ◽  
Anshula Deshpande ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Health Care ◽  
Treatment Needs ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Care And Treatment ◽  
Infant Oral Health

scholarly journals Use of oral health care services in the United States: unequal, inequitable—a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiangqun Ju ◽  
Gloria C. Mejia ◽  
Qiang Wu ◽  
Huabin Luo ◽  
Lisa M. Jamieson
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Care Services ◽  
The United States ◽  
Oral Health Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Index Of Inequality ◽  
Concentration Curves

Abstract Background Social determinants drive disparities in dental visiting. Disparities can be measured simply by comparing outcomes between groups (inequality) but can also consider concepts of social justice or fairness (inequity). This study aimed to assess differences in dental visiting in the United States in terms of both social inequality and inequity. Methods Data were obtained from a cross-sectional study—the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2015–2016, and participants were US adults aged 30+ years. The outcome of interest, use of oral health care services, was measured in terms of dental visiting in the past 12 months. Disparity was operationalized through education and income. Other characteristics included age, gender, race/ethnicity, main language, country of birth, citizenship and oral health status. To characterize existing inequality in dental service use, we examined bivariate relationships using indices of inequality: the absolute and relative concentration index (ACI and RCI), the slope index of inequality (SII) and relative index of inequality (RII) and through concentration curves (CC). Indirect standardization with a non-linear model was used to measure inequity. Results A total of 4745 US adults were included. Bivariate analysis showed a gradient by both education and income in dental visiting, with a higher proportion (> 60%) of those with lower educational attainment /lower income having not visited a dentist. The concentration curves showed pro-higher education and income inequality. All measures of absolute and relative indices were negative, indicating that from lower to higher socioeconomic position (education and income), the prevalence of no dental visiting decreased: ACI and RCI estimates were approximately 8% and 20%, while SII and RII estimates were 50% and 30%. After need-standardization, the group with the highest educational level had nearly 2.5 times- and the highest income had near three times less probability of not having a dental visit in the past 12 months than those with the lowest education and income, respectively. Conclusion The findings indicate that use of oral health care is threatened by existing social inequalities and inequities, disproportionately burdening disadvantaged populations. Efforts to reduce both oral health inequalities and inequities must start with action in the social, economic and policy spheres.

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