scholarly journals Misperception of Oral Health among Adults in Rural Areas: A Fundamental but Neglected Issue in Primary Healthcare

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (10) ◽  
pp. 2187
Author(s):  
Mei-Yen Chen
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Subjective Perception ◽  
Objective Condition ◽  
Oral Health Promotion ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dental Floss ◽  
Clinically Significant ◽  
Study Participants

Background: Poor oral hygiene is associated with metabolic syndrome, systemic diseases, mortality and many chronic diseases. Misperception means a wrong or incorrect understanding or interpretation. Few studies have examined the subjective perception and objective condition of oral health among community adults in rural areas. Methods: This was a cross-sectional, community-based study. Participants were recruited via convenience samples from December 2015 to July 2016. One thousand six (1006) community residents participated in the project, of which 973 fulfilled the inclusion criteria. The average age was 42.8 (SD = 12.3) years, range 20–64, selected from a collaboration local hospital. Results: Most of the participants reported brushing their teeth every day, however, 72% reported seldom brushing their teeth after meals, 54% seldom used dental floss, 64% seldom received dental scaling, 29.5% had experienced a toothache within 6 months, and 30.5% demonstrated significant tooth loss. However, most of them perceived their oral health as good. Misperception of oral health was common, 21.5% among whose number of remaining teeth <25 under-assess their actual oral health. The more number of remaining teeth (p < 0.001) and regular dental check-up (p < 0.01) were positively associated with feeling good about their oral health. After adjusting for potential confounders, clinically significant findings indicated that number of remaining teeth (OR = 3.03, p < 0.001), age (OR = 0.99, p < 0.001), regular dental check-ups/scaling (OR = 1.85, p < 0.001), education (OR = 1.45, p < 0.05), and water consumption (OR = 1.38, p < 0.05) were independently associated with good perceived oral health. Conclusions: The findings showed that subjective self-perception of oral health was not matched with their objective oral condition. Excluding the unmodifiable factors, the clinical implications indicated that oral health promotion programs, particularly for adopting regular dental check-up, healthy diet and oral hygiene habits are urgent in rural areas.

scholarly journals Oral Hygiene and Tobacco Use Practices in Rural Villages of Jhapa District, Nepal

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-63
Author(s):  
Bishal Babu Basnet ◽  
Khem Raj Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Tobacco Use ◽  
Smokeless Tobacco ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sociodemographic Variables ◽  
Dental Floss ◽  
Rural Villages

Background: Smoking and use of smokeless tobacco affect oral as well as general health. People are reluctant to achieve good oral health in lieu of the avoidance of deleterious habits. The objective of this study was to analyze two contrasting health behaviors; the oral hygiene practices against tobacco use in a sample from eastern Terai.Methods: This is questionnaire-based cross-sectional survey carried out in Jhapa district located in eastern Nepal. In this report, practice of toothbrushing, use of fluoridated toothpaste, frequency of using tobacco related products (paan, gutkha, chilim, cigarette, bidi, hukkah) was assessed. Association of health behavior to sociodemographic variables were tested with regression analysis at 95% confidence limits.Results: A total of 1178 respondents (response rate = 96.8%) completed the interview, among them 80.8% were males. Mean age was 52.21 years (SD = 15.943). Overall 72.6% used fluoridated toothpaste and toothbrush for cleaning teeth, 58.8% consumed tobacco related products. Interdental aids utilization was very less (1.2% using dental floss). Age was significantly related to both toothbrushing and tobacco-consuming. Educational status was related significantly to toothbrushing (p<0.05). Other sociodemographic variables (marital status, ethnicity, educational status) were not related to consumption of deleterious products (p>0.05).Conclusions: Our results showed that consumption of tobacco related products is moderately high in Terai village and oral health practice was found to be influenced by educational status. More such studies to identify status of oral health and impact of tobacco are recommended.Keywords: Oral health; smokeless tobacco; smoking; tobacco

scholarly journals Self-Reported Oral Health, Oral Hygiene and Associated Factors in Lithuanian Adult Population, 1994–2014

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (15) ◽  
pp. 5331
Author(s):  
Asta Raskiliene ◽  
Vilma Kriaucioniene ◽  
Jolanta Siudikiene ◽  
Janina Petkeviciene
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Risk Groups ◽  
Behavioral Risk ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Nationally Representative

This study aimed to examine 20-year trends (1994–2014) in self-reported oral health and oral hygiene and to assess the associated factors in a Lithuanian population aged 20–64 years. Nationally representative cross-sectional data on 8612 men and 11,719 women were obtained from 11 biennial postal surveys of Lithuanian health behavior monitoring. Dentate status was assessed by asking about the number of missing teeth. Over the study period, the proportion of men with all teeth increased from 17.5% to 23.0% and the same proportion increased in women—from 12.5% to 19.6%. The prevalence of edentulousness was 2.8% in 2014. The proportion of individuals brushing teeth at least twice a day increased from 14.6% to 31.9% in men and from 33.0% to 58.8% in women. Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that older age, lower education, living in rural areas, daily smoking, confectionary consumption (only in women), obesity, no visits to a dentist during the past year, toothache and brushing teeth less than twice a day increased the odds of missing six or more teeth. Efforts should be made to promote good oral hygiene habits, prevent and control behavioral risk factors and increase access to dental care among risk groups.

scholarly journals Conhecimento dos pais e responsáveis sobre hábitos saudáveis de higiene bucal e dieta na infância

2020 ◽  
Vol 61 (2) ◽  
pp. 13-21
Author(s):  
Adelaine Débora Teixeira ◽  
Iris Cury Azevedo Tury ◽  
Laura De Oliveira Milagres ◽  
João Paulo Santana da Silva ◽  
Flávia Almeida Ribeiro Scalioni ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Schools ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Healthy Eating ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dental Floss ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Fluoride Dentifrice ◽  
Children’S Oral Health

Introduction: To ensure that instructions on oral health for children are administered assertively, you must know the level of knowledge about children’s oral health of parents/caregivers. Objective: Assess the knowledge of parents/ caregivers about healthy hygiene and diet habits in childhood. Materials and Methods: This is a cross-sectional observational study. A structured questionnaire was applied to parents/caregivers containing identification data and 10 questions for the theme. Descriptive analysis was performed on the data obtained. Results: It included a sample of 86 parents/caregivers of schoolchildren from two public schools in Minas Gerais. Most participants have already received information about the importance of oral health and healthy eating (93%) as well as agreeing that primary teeth should be brushed every day (91.9%). All participants found this information important for maintaining children’s oral health (100%). The amount of fluoride dentifrice less than half the length of the toothbrush bristles was recommended by 23.3% of the participants, 15.3% answered that dental floss should be used during children’s oral hygiene. A total of 40.7% believe that the child’s intake of sugary foods interferes with the development of caries. Conclusion: Although most of the participants have already received information about the importance of oral hygiene and healthy eating, and everyone thinks this information is important for maintaining the oral health of children, some questions on the subject are not yet known to most parents/caregivers.

Oral health assessment of urban and rural dwellers in Bafia-Cameroon

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 017-028
Author(s):  
Nguendo-Yongsi H. Blaise
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Oral Diseases ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Rural Dwellers

Background: The public health problems associated with oral health are a serious burden on countries around the world. Those problems are acute in developing countries which are hit by non-communicable chronic diseases, including oral diseases. Objectives: The purpose of this study is to assess the oral health of individuals from both urban and rural areas in Bafia, Cameroon. Materials and Methods: A commnunity and descriptive cross-sectional survey with probability sampling was used in this study. 2,840 individuals, aged 5 years and older, were selected, using a two-staged simple random sampling technique. The study was based on a structured questionnaire completed by the participants, and on a clinical examination performed by the dentists. Statistical methods included bivariate analyses. Results: Among the 2,759 participants who successfully completed the survey, 53.4% were males and 46.6% were females. Majority of the participants i.e., 52.4 % belonged to 17 years and more vs 47.6 % who belonged to 05-17 years age group. Of the total individuals examined, 50.4% had a poor oral health level, of which 42.9% urban dwellers and 57% rural dwellers. Conclusion: There is a significant need for increased public awareness and regular surveillance of oral hygiene practices, as well as the complications associated with poor oral hygiene. In addition, development of guidelines, public health awareness programmess and dental community educational programmes are urgently needed.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Hygiene Practices and oral Health Condition of Patients with Visual Impairment

2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 352
Author(s):  
Clea Adas Saliba Garbin ◽  
Mariana Martins Ortega ◽  
Artênio José Ísper Garbin ◽  
Tânia Adas Saliba
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Visual Impairment ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Health Condition ◽  
Dental Prosthesis ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dental Floss ◽  
Hygiene Practices ◽  
Periodontal Index ◽  
Significant Difference

AbstractThe objective was evaluate the oral hygiene practices, the periodontal condition and the edentulism of the person with visual impairment. This is a cross-sectional quantitative study in which the study population was a visually impaired person from an Institute for the blind of a medium-sized municipality. The variables studied were: gender, level and type of visual impairment, frequency of oral brushing and methods used for oral hygiene, periodontal situation and use and need of dental prosthesis. The participants of the study (n = 47), 70.2% were males, with a mean age of 47.2 ± 14.1 years. Regarding toothbrushing, 66.0% stated that they brush their teeth more than twice a day, but dental floss is never used by 51.1% of the interviewees. When comparing the use of dental prosthesis with flossing, a statistically significant difference was found (p = 0.043). The same is observed in relation to the CPI score, in which a statistically significant value (p = 0.000) was found. The correlation coefficient was statistically significant, of moderate strength (r = 0.681) at the intersection of the CPI Score with the Prosthesis Use Score. Although people with visual impairments frequently perform oral hygiene practices, dental hygiene is often out of date due to the lack of flossing. This lag is due to the lack of public policies aimed at this population. This fact reflects negatively on the oral health conditions of these patients, who presented teeth with periodontal problems and a high prevalence of edentulism. Keywords: Vision Disorders. Oral Hygiene. Periodontal Index. ResumoO objetivo foi avaliar as práticas de higiene bucal, a condição periodontal e o edentulismo das pessoas com deficiência visual. Trata-se de um estudo quantitativo, de caráter transversal, no qual a população de estudo foram pessoas portadoras de deficiência visual, de um Instituto para cegos de um munícipio de médio porte. As variáveis pesquisadas foram: gênero, nível e tipo de deficiência visual, frequência de escovação bucal e métodos utilizados de higiene bucal, situação periodontal e uso e necessidade de prótese dentária. Dos participantes do estudo (n=47), 70,2% são do sexo masculino, com uma média de idade de 47,2 ± 14,1 anos. Em relação à escovação 66,0% afirmaram que escovam os dentes mais de duas vezes ao dia, porém o fio dental nunca é utilizado por 51,1% dos entrevistados. Quando comparados o uso de prótese dentária com o uso do fio dental, foi encontrada diferença estatisticamente (p=0,043). O mesmo é observado em relação ao escore CPI, no qual foi encontrado valor estatisticamente significante (p=0,000). O coeficiente de correlação foi estatisticamente significativo, de força moderada (r=0,681) no cruzamento do Score CPI com o Score Uso de Prótese. Apesar das pessoas com deficiência visual realizarem as práticas de higiene bucal com frequência, esta se encontra defasada devido à falta do uso do fio dental. Essa defasagem se da devido à falta de políticas públicas voltadas para essa população. Fato este que reflete negativamente nas condições de saúde bucal desses pacientes, que apresentaram dentes com problemas periodontais e uma alta prevalência de edentulismo. Palavras-chave: Transtornos da Visão. Higiene Bucal. Índice Periodontal.

Oral Hygiene Practice Among Patients Visiting Terna Dental College

2013 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-36 ◽  
Author(s):  
KC Oswal
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Harmful Effect ◽  
Risk Groups ◽  
Hygiene Practice ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Oral Health Promotion ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Oral Hygiene Practice

ABSTRACT Aim To assess the knowledge, attitude and awareness related to oral health and associated habits among the patients visiting Terna Dental College (Mumbai). Methodology A cross sectional survey was done among 218 randomly selected patients. The survey captured the demographics, oral hygiene practice, tobacco habits of all the participants. Results Most of the participants use toothbrush and toothpaste. 10% of the patients still use mishri. The knowledge about the correct brushing technique and frequency of changing the brush was poor. 76% of the participants accessed the dental health care only if there is pain. The awareness about the harmful effect of passive smoking and the tobacco control laws was very poor. Conclusion Overall the knowledge, attitude and practices of participants living in this area are not very good. There needs to be a strong, effective oral health promotion campaigns’ targeting all the population and the very high risk groups.

scholarly journals Oral health related knowledge and health behavior of parents and school children

2013 ◽  
Vol 66 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 70-79
Author(s):  
Maja Lalic ◽  
Ema Aleksic ◽  
Mihajlo Gajic ◽  
Djoka Malesevic
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Behavior ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Parental Behavior ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Oral Health Behavior ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dental Floss ◽  
The Impact

Introduction. The family provides the background for developing behaviors, attitudes and knowledge related to oral health of children. The aim of this study was to compare oral health behavior of parents and their children and to asses the impact of parental behavior on children?s oral health. Material and Methods. This cross-sectional study included 99 parent - child pairs (12 to 15 years old). Data on oral health behavior, knowledge and attitudes regarding oral hygiene, fluorides and nutrition of parents and their children were collected by questionnaires. The parental dental health was assessed according to self-reported data on tooth loss and prosthodontic rehabilitation, while the dental status of children was determined by clinical examination. Results. The parents reported the use of dental floss (p < 0.001) and mouth rinses (p<0.05) more often than their children and they had better knowledge on fluorides. Approximately one third of parents thought they should not control sugar consumption of their child. There was a statistically significant correlation between parental oral hygiene and their habit to control the child in brushing with the child?s oral health status. Conclusion. Oral health education activities directed towards the prevention of risk factors for developing caries should involve both parents and their children, because parental behavior is a significant predictor of children?s oral health.

scholarly journals Self-Reported Halitosis in relation to Oral Hygiene Practices, Oral Health Status, General Health Problems, and Multifactorial Characteristics among Workers in Ilala and Temeke Municipals, Tanzania

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. M. Kayombo ◽  
E. G. Mumghamba
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
General Health ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Tooth Brushing ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dental Floss ◽  
Hygiene Practices ◽  
Tongue Cleaning

Aim.To assess self-reported halitosis, oral hygiene practices, oral health conditions, general health problems, sociodemographic factors, and behavioural and psychological characteristics among workers in Ilala and Temeke municipals.Materials and Methods.This was a cross-sectional descriptive study. Four hundred workers were recruited using a self-administered structured questionnaire.Results.Self-reported tooth brushing practice was 100%, tongue cleaning 58.5%, dental flossing 4.3%, gum bleeding on tooth brushing 79.3%, presence of hard deposits on teeth 32%, mobile teeth 15.3%, and self-reported halitosis (SRH) 48.5%. Tea users were 95%, coffee users 75.8%, smokers 21%, and alcohol consumers 47%. The SRH was significantly associated with bleeding gums, hard deposits, and mobile and malaligned teeth. Tongue cleaning and regular change of toothbrush were associated with low prevalence of SRH (P<0.001). Higher occurrence of SRH was significantly related to low education and smoking.Conclusion.Self-reported halitosis was prevalent among workers and was significantly associated with bleeding gums, hard dental deposits, mobile teeth, and smoking. All participants brushed their teeth and cleaned the tongue regularly but use of dental floss was extremely low. Oral health education and health promotion are recommended.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Spanish Midwives and Midwifery Students toward Oral Healthcare during Pregnancy

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (11) ◽  
pp. 6089
Author(s):  
Sara Touriño ◽  
María del Carmen Suárez-Cotelo ◽  
María Jesús Núñez-Iglesias ◽  
Eva María Domínguez-Martís ◽  
Diego Gabriel Mosteiro-Miguéns ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Oral Diseases ◽  
Oral Health Promotion ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Study Participants ◽  
Harmful Effects ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Pregnancy can affect the mother’s oral health, increasing their susceptibility to oral diseases that have been associated with harmful effects on the newborn. Despite the severity of oral diseases during pregnancy, the demand for dental care during the gestational period is low, which may improve with the participation of midwives in promoting oral health activities. The objectives of this study were: (i) to determine the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of Spanish midwives and midwifery students regarding oral health in pregnant women; and (ii) to identify the barriers faced by these healthcare professionals in addressing oral health promotion during pregnancy. An observational cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted. A total of 128 midwives and/or midwifery students ≥18 years old and of both sexes were invited to self-complete a questionnaire between January and April 2020. A total of 85 people participated in the study. Participants had a regular level of knowledge about oral health during pregnancy (overall knowledge score: 6.53), and although they were interested in activities that promote oral healthcare, their oral healthcare practices during pregnancy were limited. As midwives play an important role in promoting health, their training in oral healthcare could help to improve pregnant women’s oral health.

scholarly journals Perception and Knowledge of Patients from Different Regions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia towards Oral Hygiene and Oral Hygiene Aids

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 592
Author(s):  
Shamoukh Alshahrani ◽  
Abrar Alshuaibi ◽  
Malak Alkhaldi ◽  
Pradeep Koppolu
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Educational Program ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dental Floss ◽  
Survey Response Rate ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Aim: The present study aims to evaluate the perception and awareness of interdental aids in different regions of Saudi Arabia. Methods: A cross-sectional questionnaire-based study was conducted, in order to evaluate the perception and knowledge of patients towards oral hygiene products among the population of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In total, 812 out of 1124 participants responded and completed the survey (response rate 72.2%). The data were collected using a self-administered structured questionnaire in English and Arabic. All statistical analyses were carried out using the SPSS 20 software. p < 0.05 was used to indicate statistical significance. Results: A total of 812 participants responded, of which 486 participants (60%) declared using a toothpaste and toothbrush for cleaning their teeth. The cohort consisted of 274 (34%) females who brushed twice daily, while 96 (33%) males brushed their teeth once a day and 18% of the participants did not even brush once a day. The results indicated that 332 (64%) female participants and 174 (60%) male participants had perception and knowledge of the use of dental floss or any other device to clean between their teeth, while 174 (48.50%) male participants and 174 (49.10%) female participants cleaned their tongue with the same brush, rather than using a tongue scrubber or any other aids. Conclusion: The total awareness of interdental aids in Saudi Arabia is unsatisfactory, as demonstrated by the participants not being conscious or informed about the maintenance of their oral health. A majority of participants did not report adopting basic techniques, such as tongue brushing. This study reveals that no interdental aids were used by 16% of the participants. Thus, it is crucial to develop an effective educational program which emphasizes oral healthcare in this population.

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