scholarly journals What Do Parents Know About Oral Health and Care for Preschool Children in the Central Region of Saudi Arabia?

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sanaa Al-Haj Ali ◽  
Sondos Alshabaan
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Preschool Children ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Central Region ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
High Educational Level ◽  
Self Perception ◽  
Cross Sectional

Objectives: to assess the knowledge level of parents from the central region of Saudi Arabia about oral health and care of preschool children and its relation with sociodemographic variables, parents‟ self-perception toward their dental health, importance of teeth and frequency of dental visits. Methods: a random sample of 754 parents participated in this cross-sectional study and completed an internationally accepted questionnaire. Chi square test and logistic regression analysis were used to analyze the data (p<0.05). Results: mean knowledge score of the parents was 4.8 (out of 11). Less than 20% of the parents were knowledgeable about the best position for tooth brushing, the concentration of fluoride in a child‟s toothpaste, timing of first dental check-up, and best time to give a sugary snack. Mothers, parents with high educational level and family income, parents with positive attitude towards teeth and excellent self-perception of their dental health were significantly more likely to score higher (p<0.05). Conclusions: knowledge of parents about oral health and care of preschool children in the central region of Saudi Arabia was deficient. Gender, education level of parents, family income, attitude about teeth and self-perception of parents‟ own dental health were factors which influenced their knowledge. To improve parents‟ knowledge, role of health professionals should be improved and TV commercials directed toward the areas which had gaps in knowledge.

scholarly journals PUBLIC SELF-PERCEPTION, KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE ABOUT COVID-19 IN SAUDI ARABIA

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. 401-411
Author(s):  
Rania Naguib ◽  
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Rima Salman M Bnfadliah ◽  
Watin Ali A Aldrebi ◽  
Sarah Mohammed Alasgah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
World Health ◽  
High Educational Level ◽  
Public Knowledge ◽  
Self Perception ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Survey Tool

Background And Aim: COVID-19 is a devastating pandemic which seriously affected population health and world’s economy. With all advances to diagnose, treat and prevent COVID-19, public knowledge about COVID-10 and adoption of healthy behaviors to avoid infection remain the cornerstone of effective disease control. This study aims to explore public knowledge, adherence to protection practices and self-perception about COVID-19 during the pandemic in Saudi Arabia. Materials And Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in Saudi Arabia from June to September 2020. People aged 18 years or older were invited to participate in an online questionnaire modified from the survey tool of the World Health Organization. The survey consisted of a total of 37 items assessing the demographics, knowledge, attitude and practice towards COVID-19. Results: The average COVID-19 knowledge score was 58.8%. More than two-third of participants were adherent to guidelines avoiding the infection. There was a positive moderate correlation between total knowledge score and total adherence score of protection. Majority reported very poor or poor level of knowledge. Most of participants reported that they have good knowledge on how to protect themselves. knowledge level was significantly higher among highly educated, younger male individuals with suspected or confirmed diagnosis of COVID-19. Conclusion: Saudi people with high educational level, younger age, males and individuals suspected or diagnosed to have COVID-19 were more likely to have higher knowledge score. Good COVID-19 knowledge is related with positive attitudes and appropriate COVID-19 practices, implying that health education programs focused at increasing COVID-19 knowledge can help encourage a positive attitude and promote safe practices. As the worldwide threat of COVID-19 continues to emerge, efforts through educational campaigns aimed at the public, particularly the undereducated, older females are important.

scholarly journals Oral Health Problems of Diabetic Patients

2013 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 29-35
Author(s):  
S Mahbub ◽  
S Ferdouse ◽  
MH Zaman
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
World Health ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Cross Sectional

The worldwide estimated prevalence of Diabetes Mellitus is 4.6% in 20-79 year aged population. In 1985, an estimated 30 million people worldwide had diabetes. The World Health Organization warns diabetes will reach epidemic with 300 million by 2025.The prevalence of diabetes is the highest in developed countries but developing countries are expected to have the largest increase in next decade.1 Uncontrolled diabetes leads to soreness, ulcers, infections and tooth decay and decrease oral health status.3 Objective: To assess oral health status among the diabetic patients in dental department of BIRDEM. Methods: It was a cross sectional type of descriptive study conducted among 110 patients for 6 months period. Data were collected using questionnaire and oral examination checklist. SPSS software was used for data analysis. Results: Males were 61.8% and 32.7% were in 40-50 years age group, post-graduate educated were 47.3%, 40.9% were employed in job and  monthly family income was taka >20000. The highest 31.8% were diabetic for 3-10 years and 47.3% were under control.  Regularly 85.5% patients checked blood sugar and followed the advice. Oral hypoglycemic was taken by 60.9% patients and followed diabetic diet 76.4%. Dental health problems developed in 44.5% diabetes patients, 41.8% developed Gum Swelling, 22.7% Bleeding during brushing teeth, 16.4% Bad breath, 16.4% had Pain and 2.7% having loosening their teeth. Both grade 3 gingivitis and grade 2 periodontitis were found in 34.5%. Maximum 48.2% visited dental surgeon. Conclusion: Regular dental care is particularly important for people with diabetes. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjdre.v3i2.16610 Bangladesh Journal of Dental Research & Education Vol.3(2) 2013: 29-35

scholarly journals Oral and dental health comorbidity in COVID-19 era: social aspects and impacts on community dentistry in Saudi Arabia

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (11) ◽  
pp. 4261
Author(s):  
Abdullah Faraj Alshammari ◽  
Abdulmjeed Sadoon ◽  
Ahmed Mohmmed Aldakhil ◽  
Alanoud Naif Alotaibi ◽  
Rawan Turki Alturki
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
World Health ◽  
P Value ◽  
Self Administration ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dental Clinics ◽  
Medical Histories ◽  
Health Organization

Background: The World Health Organization (WHO) announced COVID-19 a public health emergency of global concern. The most vulnerable populations are elderly and/or medically compromised people. it is recommended that non-emergency and elective procedures be postponed while dental clinics remain open to patients with urgent needs. Providing oral-health instruction is important to limit the needs of patients to leave their homes for treatment. The aim of this study is to evaluate the knowledge and behaviour of residents in Saudi Arabia towards their oral health during the COVID-19 outbreak.Methods: This study was a cross-sectional descriptive survey. Data was collected through online self-administration of the questionnaire on the Google forms platform. Any relationships between the variables were analysed using Pearson’s chi-squared test. A p value less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant.Results: This study included 1000 participants. 70.7% reported that their oral-health care practices became worse during the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants’ medical histories revealed that 17.8% had multiple chronic illnesses. Of all respondents, 48.2% believed that COVID-19 is a serious health problem and only 33.4% of respondents were aware that only emergency treatment is being offered at dental clinics during the COVID-19 pandemic.Conclusions: An alarming percentage of participants do not see COVID-19 as threatening to their health. A number of people needed urgent treatment but preferred to stay home because of fear and anxiety connected to the pandemic. The lack of information can lead to the exacerbation of such fear, which in turn causes individuals to neglect their oral health.

scholarly journals Pengetahuan Ibu dan Anak tentang Konsumsi Makanan Kariogenik dengan Status Kesehatan Mulut

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 6-12
Author(s):  
Mery Novaria Pay ◽  
Agusthinus Wali
Keyword(s):  
Preschool Children ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Food Consumption ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Research Subjects ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Knowledge Variable

Preschool children are a group of children who are vulnerable to dental and oral diseases because they generally still have behaviors or personal habits that are less supportive of dental health. Disease prevention is effective if parents provide education in an effort to improve children's dental health. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between the level of knowledge of mothers and preschool children about the consumption of cariogenic foods on oral health status in Taebenu District, Kupang Regency. This research method is an observational study with a cross-sectional design. The research subjects were 66 consisting of 33 preschoolers aged 4-6 years and 33 mothers of preschool children. Mother and child's knowledge variable was measured by a questionnaire by filling in true and false choices. Oral hygiene status variables were measured using an interview guide. The results of the correlation analysis showed that the mother's knowledge variable (p=0.000) had a significant effect on oral hygiene status. The variable of children's knowledge (p=0.447)  was not significantly related to oral hygiene status. The conclusion is mother's knowledge about cariogenic food consumption is related to oral health status. Children's knowledge about cariogenic food consumption is not related to oral health status. Anak prasekolah merupakan kelompok anak rentan terhadap penyakit gigi dan mulut karena umumnya masih mempunyai perilaku atau kebiasaan diri yang kurang menunjang terhadap kesehatan gigi. Pencegahan penyakit efektif apabila orang tua melakukan edukasi dalam upaya peningkatan kesehatan gigi anak. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui hubungan tingkat pengetahuan ibu dan anak pra sekolah tentang konsumsi makanan kariogenik  terhadap status kesehatan mulut di Kecamatan Taebenu Kabupaten Kupang. Metode penelitian ini merupakan penelitian observasional dengan rancangan cross- sectional. Subjek penelitian berjumlah 66 yang terdiri dari anak prasekolah usia 4-6 tahun sebanyak 33 orang dan ibu dari anak prasekolah sebanyak 33 orang. Variabel pengetahuan ibu dan anak diukur dengan kuesioner dengan mengisi pilihan benar dan salah. Variabel status kebersihan mulut diukur menggunakan panduan wawancara. Hasil analisis korelasi menunjukkan bahwa variabel pengetahuan ibu (p=0.000) berpengaruh secara signifikan dengan status kebersihan mulut. Variabel pengetahuan anak (p=0,447) secara signifikan tidak berhubungan dengan status kebersihan mulut. Kesimpulannya adalah pengetahuan ibu tentang konsumsi makanan kariogenik berhubungan dengan status kesehatan mulut. Pengetahuan anak tentang konsumsi makanan kariogenik tidak berhubungan dengan status kesehatan mulut.

Knowledge towards COVID-19 among healthcare students in the central region of Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional observational study

2020 ◽  
pp. postgradmedj-2020-138274
Author(s):  
Syed Fareed Mohsin ◽  
Muhammad Atif Agwan ◽  
Ziyad Ahmad Alsuwaydani
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Central Region ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Further Education ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Healthcare Students ◽  
Training Programmes ◽  
Academic Year ◽  
And Training

Study PurposeCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an infectious illness of high public concern. Healthcare students are directly or indirectly exposed to this disease. This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge of healthcare students in the central region of Saudi Arabia.Study DesignA cross-sectional survey was planned to collect information from healthcare students living in the central region of Saudi Arabia. A questionnaire was formulated to evaluate the healthcare student’s knowledge towards COVID-19 pandemic. The collected data were analysed by using frequencies of correct knowledge answers.ResultsA total of 612 students were analysed for the study. The overall knowledge score of healthcare students was 65.7%. The regression analysis showed a significant association between academic year and knowledge score p<0.001.ConclusionsOur analysis demonstrates satisfactory student’s knowledge but lacks awareness about background and mode of transmission of this disease; therefore, there is a strong need for further education and training programmes.

scholarly journals Pengetahuan Ibu dan Anak tentang Konsumsi Makanan Kariogenik dengan Status Kesehatan Mulut

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 6-12
Author(s):  
Mery Novaria Pay ◽  
Agusthinus Wali
Keyword(s):  
Preschool Children ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Food Consumption ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Research Subjects ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Knowledge Variable

Preschool children are a group of children who are vulnerable to dental and oral diseases because they generally still have behaviors or personal habits that are less supportive of dental health. Disease prevention is effective if parents provide education in an effort to improve children's dental health. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between the level of knowledge of mothers and preschool children about the consumption of cariogenic foods on oral health status in Taebenu District, Kupang Regency. This research method is an observational study with a cross-sectional design. The research subjects were 66 consisting of 33 preschoolers aged 4-6 years and 33 mothers of preschool children. Mother and child's knowledge variable was measured by a questionnaire by filling in true and false choices. Oral hygiene status variables were measured using an interview guide. The results of the correlation analysis showed that the mother's knowledge variable (p=0.000) had a significant effect on oral hygiene status. The variable of children's knowledge (p=0.447)  was not significantly related to oral hygiene status. The conclusion is mother's knowledge about cariogenic food consumption is related to oral health status. Children's knowledge about cariogenic food consumption is not related to oral health status. Anak prasekolah merupakan kelompok anak rentan terhadap penyakit gigi dan mulut karena umumnya masih mempunyai perilaku atau kebiasaan diri yang kurang menunjang terhadap kesehatan gigi. Pencegahan penyakit efektif apabila orang tua melakukan edukasi dalam upaya peningkatan kesehatan gigi anak. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui hubungan tingkat pengetahuan ibu dan anak pra sekolah tentang konsumsi makanan kariogenik  terhadap status kesehatan mulut di Kecamatan Taebenu Kabupaten Kupang. Metode penelitian ini merupakan penelitian observasional dengan rancangan cross- sectional. Subjek penelitian berjumlah 66 yang terdiri dari anak prasekolah usia 4-6 tahun sebanyak 33 orang dan ibu dari anak prasekolah sebanyak 33 orang. Variabel pengetahuan ibu dan anak diukur dengan kuesioner dengan mengisi pilihan benar dan salah. Variabel status kebersihan mulut diukur menggunakan panduan wawancara. Hasil analisis korelasi menunjukkan bahwa variabel pengetahuan ibu (p=0.000) berpengaruh secara signifikan dengan status kebersihan mulut. Variabel pengetahuan anak (p=0,447) secara signifikan tidak berhubungan dengan status kebersihan mulut. Kesimpulannya adalah pengetahuan ibu tentang konsumsi makanan kariogenik berhubungan dengan status kesehatan mulut. Pengetahuan anak tentang konsumsi makanan kariogenik tidak berhubungan dengan status kesehatan mulut.

scholarly journals Are School Oral Health Programs Effective in Changing Dental Health and Health Behavior of Children; an Observational Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (10) ◽  
pp. 25
Author(s):  
Sarah Ahmed Bahammam
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Behavior ◽  
Education Program ◽  
Health Program ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Self Evaluation ◽  
Related Quality

BACKGROUND: Oral health issues are recorded to be growing among children due to either insufficient knowledge or ineffective oral health care. The study investigated the effectiveness of the school oral health (OH) program for changing dental health and health behavior among the students in Saudi Arabia. METHODS: This cross-sectional design study followed STROBE (strengthening the reporting of observational studies in epidemiology) guidelines to include 348 female primary children in Madinah, Saudi Arabia. These were equally divided into three groups; i.e., teacher delivered oral health program, dentist delivered oral health program, and lastly control group. Data was collected through a close-ended questionnaire, and were analyzed through descriptive statistics and ANOVA. RESULTS: Findings of the study showed improved OH status, better OH knowledge, behavior and practices among children. Self-evaluation results showed that the teachers conducted education program was more effective, then the dentists conducted education program. Also, oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) score was found high for the psychological aspect of the children. CONCLUSION: The effectiveness of the school oral health program for changing dental health and health behavior among the students was better.

scholarly journals A Cross sectional study to assess the DMFT, Oral Health related behavior and practice among the selected school of old Dhaka city, Bangladesh

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 20-25
Author(s):  
Shaikh Abdullah Al Jami ◽  
Ashek Elahi Noor
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Tooth Decay ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Permanent Molar ◽  
Health Related

This cross-sectional type of descriptive study was conducted to assess the DMFT, oral health related behavior and practice in Rajer Deuri Government primary school in old Dhaka, Bangladesh.About 158 school children were selected by the purposive type of non-probability sampling technique. Face to face interview with questionnaire followed byChecklist. Out of 158 students, 78 (49.4%) were 12-14 years whereas maximum 80 (50.6%) of them were male and 78 (49.4%) were female. Againmajority students fathers were secondary level 34.2 and mothers were primary level passed 41.1%. Maximum family income belongs to 81 (51.3%) which is ranges from 10000-20000 Tk.Majority 89(56.3%) of the respondents never visited dentist. Again, maximum uses tooth paste with brushes 155(98.1%) and also majority 64(40.5%). use a new tooth brush as long as last Maximum make a visit to the dentist about 62(39.2%) on having toothache. Moreover,though128 (81.0%) agree that consumption of sugar in between meals causes dental caries but 130(82.3%) did not know about fluoride. Again, 64(40.5%) respondents knows not cleaning their teeth may cause tooth decay. In addition, 89(56.3%) students don’t know aboutgum bleeding while 52(32.9%). About 116 (73.4%) of the students didn’t know how to protect their gumMoreover, 118(74.7%) & 135(85.4%) of the respondents don’t know about dental plaque & calculus but 136(86.1%) & 98(62.0%) knows sweet food & soft drinks may affect dental health. Again, maximum 100(63.3%) respondents think that the health of mouth impact on the health of body as well as their treatment is also important. About130 (82.3%) of the respondents thinks that brushing teeth may prevent tooth decay while maximum 134 (84.8%) of the respondents did not know using fluoride strength their teeth. Maximum, 122 (77.2%) & 134(84.8%) did not know using toothbrush& floss help them preventing periodontal disease. Though 79(50.0%) of the respondents mentioned that using toothbrush & flossing is the best method for prevention of tooth decay. About 89(56.3%) of the respondents brush their teeth more than 2 minutes. Maximum 83(52.5%) & 129 (81.6%) of them did not know about the number of their permanent & deciduous tooth. About 136(86.1%) of the students did not know eruption time of 1st permanent molar. Finally, 118 (74.7%) out of 158 get knowledge about oral health from their family.There is a significant association between fathers & mothers education with knowledge which resembles (P value is 0.001). Again, therewas a statistical significant association between cleaning in between teeth and their knowledge (P value is 0.012) and also on having toothache maximum did not visit to the dentist where (P value is <0.001).There is also statistical significant association between DMFT and their knowledge where (P value is 0.004).Finally, a comprehensive oral health educational program for both children and their parents are required to achieve this goal. Update Dent. Coll. j: 2021; 11(2): 20-25

scholarly journals Referral Patterns of Paediatricians and General Medical Practitioners to Paediatric Dental Clinics and Oral Health Knowledge in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional survey

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Latifa Alhowaish ◽  
Aziza Aljohar ◽  
Mostafa Arafa ◽  
Lujane Almarshed ◽  
Reem Binrabbaa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Referral Patterns ◽  
Oral Health Knowledge

Abstract Background: The single most chronic disease impacting children on an international scale is dental caries; there are alerts to deaths of children as a result of the complications caused by dental caries, despite the fact that this disease is completely preventable. This study aims to evaluate physicians’ dental knowledge, preventive measures they would provide and their referral patterns to paediatric dentists.Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Certified paediatricians and general practitioners (GPs) from different sectors were invited to participate. The survey comprised 24 questions, distributed into 5 sections; demographic data, dental knowledge, participation in oral preventive measures, case scenarios and one question about participants’ opinion in implementing oral health rotations in the paediatric residency program. Results: 406 physicians participated in the study. Only 4.4 % of the participants answered all the knowledge questions correctly, the mean correct knowledge score was 2.95 ± 0.9937 out of 5. No significant difference was detected in the total knowledge score according to gender (P= 0.315), specialty and years of experience (P= 0.463 and 0.985 respectively). Common causes for referral were dental pain or swelling (67%) followed by a child with dental caries (43.6%). Less than 60% of the respondents would refer children to any dentist in the same hospital, while only 28 % only advise parents to consult a dentist. Most physicians suggested the addition of an oral health rotation in the medical residency program.Conclusions: The current level of oral health knowledge is not satisfactory to provide effective paediatric patients referrals to dentists, although their attitude towards providing oral preventive measures is good. Oral health knowledge and engagement should be emphasized in medical schools. Early and correct referral can be effective in preventing oral disease. The integration of oral health in undergraduate and specialty training curricula is vital to achieve disease prevention goals.

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