scholarly journals Knowledge , Attitude and Practices of Oral Health among College Students in Mumbai

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vahneihoi Singsit
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Informed Consent ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Cancer ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Microsoft Excel ◽  
Dental Floss ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice ◽  
Prior Permission

Aim:The aim of this study is to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of Oral Health among College Students in Mumbai. Materials and Methods: A total of 100 students were randomly selected ranging from 17 years to 24 years of age from the 1st,2nd and 3rd year students studying in Arts,Science and Commerce streams respectively. A questionnaire with two parts was used:The first part included demographic data and the second part was designed to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice. Prior permission was taken from the Principal of the College to carry out the study.The nature and purpose of the study was explained and informed consent was taken from the students.Data collected was tabulated using Microsoft Excel sheet and was statistically analysed. Results: The knowledge of the students was satisfactory.A majority of students, i.e., 94%, agreed that a person's oral health has an impact on his general health. 59% agreed that Flouridecan prevent dental caries whereas 99% have the knowledge that smoking and tobacco can cause oral cancer.94% agreed that sweet and soft food can affect teeth. While 89%changed their toothbrushes within three months,around 75 % brushed twice daily.Only 58% visited a dentist and only 40% used dental floss and mouthwash. Conclusion: The knowledge of Oral Health among students is satisfactory but their attitude and practices need improvement. Key Words: Attitude, Knowledge, Oral Health, Students

scholarly journals Effect of oral health-related factors on oral health knowledge, attitude, and practice of college students

2018 ◽  
Vol 42 (4) ◽  
pp. 124 ◽  
Author(s):  
Su Bin Lee ◽  
Jeong Weon Yoon ◽  
Mi Gyung Seong ◽  
Min Kyung Lee ◽  
Ye Hwang Kim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Oral Health Knowledge ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE OF PEDIATRIC DENTISTS IN TREATING THE CHILDREN DURING COVID -19

2021 ◽  
pp. 7-9
Author(s):  
E. Rajendra Reddy ◽  
Srujana M P ◽  
M. Kiranmayi ◽  
S. Srikanth raju ◽  
M. Anupama ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Working Conditions ◽  
Cation Distribution ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Pediatric Dentistry ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Mouth Rinses ◽  
Pediatric Dentists ◽  
Child Friendly ◽  
Study Participants ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Background: Besides the fact that dentists are more prone to covid-19, pediatric dentists can be considered under further more risk due to their unique characteristic of their working conditions and demands. Upgrading the knowledge and adapting to the new realities has become the high priority and mandatory obligation for pediatric dentists. Purpose: To evaluate knowledge, attitude and practice of pediatric dentists in treating the children during COVID -19. Methods: This report is based on a questionnaire that was conducted among 100 pediatric dentists. The questionnaire consisting of demographic data and questions aiming to assess the knowledge and change in attitude of pediatric dentists in treating children during this pandemic was prepared and circulated through Google doc among the pediatric dentists. The Results were obtained and the data was tabulated and analysed. Results: Out of a total of 100 responses, there were 37 males and 73 females. Qualication distribution revealed 73% as students pursuing post graduation in the department of pediatric dentistry and 27% as practicing pediatric dental specialists (MDS). Majority of pediatric dentists included in the study were following the new COVID norms such as verifying the usage of Arogya sethu app, following social distancing in waiting area, one attendant for one child rule, hand sanitisation temperature check-up and pre procedural mouth rinses. Conclusion: Awareness regarding COVID-19 among study participants was good. Pediatric dentists are considering upgrading PPE kits child friendly, restricted play area and updating their knowledge and for prociency in treating children during this pandemic.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Eyelid Surgeries among Surgeons in Nigeria

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
C. S. Ejimadu ◽  
B. Fieba ◽  
A. A. Onua
Keyword(s):  
Demographic Data ◽  
General Meeting ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Professional Status ◽  
Scientific Conference ◽  
Subspecialty Training ◽  
Medical Practitioners ◽  
Private Service ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Aim: To determine the level of knowledge, attitude and practice of eyelid surgeries among surgeons in Nigeria. Methods: A self-administered questionnaires about their knowledge, attitude and practice of eyelid surgeries were given to 135 medical practitioners attending the 49th Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference of the International College of Surgeons (Nigeria National Section) held in Port Harcourt from 16th to 20th June 2015.  Questions asked tested the Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of the medical practitioners on matters related to eyelid surgeries. Study participants’ knowledge, attitude and practice were graded as Good for scores of 75% and above, Fair for 50-74% score and Poor for scores less than 50%.  Respondents’ demographic data, responses and corresponding scores were entered into computer software-Scientific Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20 and analysed. Results: There were 135 responders, out of which 121 (89.62%) were male while 14 (10.38%) were females. They were aged between 21-70 years with a mean value of 51.6 +/- 8.6 years, range = 40 years and mean = 50 years. Specialist surgeons with college fellowship accounted for 84.4% while specialist surgeons in training (college membership) accounted for 15.6%. Most of the responders (73.3%) were in public service while 9% were in the private service and 17.7% were in both public and private service. Sixty seven per cent of responders had good knowledge of eyelid surgeries, 22.2% had fair knowledge while 11.1% had poor knowledge. Majority (73.3%) had poor attitude while only 26.7% had good attitude to eyelid surgeries. Responders with poor practice of lid surgeries accounted for 77.8%, fair practice were 13.4% while only 8.8% had good eyelid surgery practice. Conclusion: Most of our responders were experienced surgeons as shown by their ages, educational and professional status. Though majority of them had good knowledge of eyelid surgeries their attitude and practice of it were poor in spite of their experience in the field of surgery. This could be due to the paucity of oculoplastic surgeons in Nigeria. Measures should therefore be taking to improve on subspecialty training especially in oculoplastic surgery and collaborations should be encouraged amongst surgeons involved in facial surgeries.

scholarly journals Mother’s Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice on Oral Health

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
A Jafari ◽  
◽  
P Gaeeni ◽  
M Falahi ◽  
B Pirouz hashemi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Knowledge, Attitude and Practice towards Hepatitis B Virus Prevention and its Associated Factors among Private Medical/Health Sciences College Students, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tigabu Birhan Kassa ◽  
Getasew Mulat Bantie ◽  
Achenef Motbainor Begosew
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Hepatitis B Virus ◽  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
P Value ◽  
Bahir Dar ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
B Virus ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Abstract Background: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a huge public health problem. Among health professionals, medical and health sciences college students are risk groups. Objective: The objective of the study was to determine the knowledge, attitude, and practices towards Hepatitis B virus prevention and associated factors among private Medical, and Health Science’s College students in Bahir Dar city, North West Ethiopia. Methods: An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted from May 1st – 30th /2017. All the available four private Medical and Health Sciences Colleges in Bahir Dar city were considered and included in the study to select 390 students using a systematic sampling technique. A pre-tested structured questionnaire, which has socio-demographic, knowledge, attitude and practice sections, was used to collect the data. Data were coded, entered and cleaned using Epi data version 3.1 and exported to SPSS version 21.0 software for analysis. Bivariate logistic regression analysis was used to identify potential variable for multivariable logistic regression and those variables with 0.2 and less P-value entered in the next logistic regression model to identify the possible factors associated with knowledge, attitude, and practice towards Hepatitis B virus prevention. Significance level was set at P-value less than 0.05. Results: The age of the respondents ranged from 18-48 years with the mean (±SD) age of 23.74(3.48). About eighty-four, percent (83.8%) of respondents had good knowledge, whereas 44.6% had a favorable attitude and 32.6% had a good practice. Being unmarried (AOR=2.34, 95% CI: 1.32-4.15), age category 20-24 (AOR=11.5, 95% C.I: 2.60-51.5), and ≥ 25 (AOR=11.6, 95% CI: 2.47-54.4) was associated to knowledge, whereas study year (AOR=1.59, 95% CI: 1.01,2.51) and practice (AOR=2.95, 95% CI: 1.89, 4.58) were significantly associated to attitudes; and good knowledge (AOR=2.07, 95% C.I: 1.06, 4.04) and favorable attitude (AOR=2.79, 95% CI: 1.79,4.34) were significantly associated with practice, respectively. Conclusion: The overall knowledge status of the respondents about Hepatitis B virus prevention was good. But their attitudes and practices were unfavorable and not good respectively.

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