scholarly journals Hubungan Pengetahuan Kesehatan Gigi dan Mulut dengan Status Kesehatan Gingiva pada Penyandang Tunanetra di Panti Tunanetra Manado

e-GIGI ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shinta Takahindangen
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Visually Impaired ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Visually Impaired People ◽  
Impaired People ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

Pengetahuan tentang kesehatan gigi dan mulut sangat penting untuk terbentuknya tindakan menjaga kesehatan gigi dan mulut. Pengetahuan dapat diperoleh antara lain melalui indra penglihatan. Penyandang tunanetra memiliki keterbatasan dalam penglihatan yang memengaruhi kemampuan dalam memperoleh pengetahuan dan memengaruhi tindakan menjaga kesehatan gigi dan mulut mereka. Penyandang tunanetra beresiko tinggi mengalami masalah kesehatan gigi dan mulut sehingga berdampak pula pada status kesehatan gingiva mereka. Tujuan dari penelitian ini ialah untuk mengetahui hubungan pengetahuan kesehatan gigi dan mulut dengan status kesehatan gingiva pada penyandang tunanetra di panti tunanetra Manado.Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif analitik dengan pendekatan cross-sectional study. Data diperoleh dengan menggunakan kuesioner dan pemeriksaan status kesehatan gingiva menggunakan Modifikasi Indeks Gingiva. Data diperoleh dari 39 responden pada kelompok usia 11-40 tahun dengan menggunakan teknik total sampling. Data disajikan dalam bentuk tabel distribusi frekuensi. Hasil penelitian menunjukan tidak ada hubungan bermakna antara pengetahuan kesehatan gigi dan mulut dengan status kesehatan gingiva (p = 0,614).Kata kunci : pengetahuan kesehatan gigi dan mulut, tunanetra, status kesehatan gingivaABSTRACTKnowledge of dental health are important for the formation of action in oral health behaviour. Knowledge can be obtained, among others, through the sense of sight. Visually impaired people have limited vision that affects the ability to acquire knowledge and influence the action to maintain their oral health. They are at high risk for oral health problems that impact the gingival status. The aim of this study was to determine the correlation between dental health knowledge with gingival status in visually impaired people in Residence for visually impaired people in Manado. This study is a descriptive analytic study using a cross-sectional design. Dental health knowledge were assessed using the questionnaire and their gingival status was measured by Modified Gingival Index. Data obtained from 39 respondents in the age group 11-40 years by using the total sampling. Data presented in the form of a frequency distribution table. The results of study showed that there was no statistically significant correlation between oral health knowledge and gingival status (p = 0.614).Keywords : dental knowledge , visually impaired, gingival status

scholarly journals Perception of oral health and medical conditions as possible predictors of oral health status in visually impaired adolescents: a cross‐sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nasrin Sharififard ◽  
Katayoun Sargeran ◽  
Mahdia Gholami
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Visually Impaired ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Medical Conditions ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Gingival Health ◽  
The Mean

Abstract Background We aimed to assess oral health and oral hygiene status among visually impaired adolescents and also to evaluate the factors related to their oral health. Methods This was a cross-sectional study among 130 visually impaired adolescents in Tehran, Iran, in December 2018. Of three schools for visually impaired children in Tehran, children in the sixth to the tenth grade (aged 12–17 years) were included after obtaining their parents’ consent. WHO oral health questionnaire for children was filled out through face to face interviews. General characteristics were age, gender, status of visual impairment, place of residence, and parental education level. Oral health-related questions were perceived dental and gingival health, dental self-care, dental visits, medical conditions, and dietary habits. Oral examinations included Decayed, Missing, and Filled Teeth (DMFT) index, the Simplified Oral Hygiene Index (OHI‑S), and Bleeding on Probing (BOP). Univariate and multiple logistic regression tests were applied using STATA. Results The mean age (SD) of the adolescents was 14.45 (1.61) years. The fully blind children were 33.8%, and those with low vision were 66.2%. Regarding the perception of dental and gingival health, nearly half of the adolescents were satisfied. The mean DMFT and decayed component (DT) were 2.43 ± 2.24 and 1.92 ± 2.12, respectively. The frequency of DMFT ≥ 3 was 45.4%. The mean OHI-S was 2.01 ± 0.70, and OHI-S > 1.8 was reported in 60% of children. The prevalence of BOP was 79.2%. DMFT was significantly associated with toothache (P = 0.003, OR = 3.70, 95% CI: 1.54–9.09), perceived dental health (P = 0.005, OR = 3.06, 95% CI: 1.40–6.67), and medical conditions (P = 0.03, OR = 3.13, 95% CI: 1.13–8.68). In addition, OHI-S was related to gender (P = 0.02, OR = 0.36, 95% CI: 0.15–0.83), perceived dental health (P = 0.006, OR = 2.87, 95% CI: 1.35–6.12) and medical conditions (P = 0.04, OR = 3.05, 95% CI: 1.04–8.97). BOP was associated with perceived gingival health (P = 0.02, OR = 2.94, 95% CI: 1.18–7.33). Conclusions Medical conditions and perceived dental and gingival health are possible predictors for oral health status in these adolescents. Although these children could not visualize caries or gingival bleeding during the brushing time, they could perceive the status of their oral health correctly. Also, being involved in medical problems can make more ignorance of oral health.

scholarly journals Bedtime Oral Hygiene Behaviours, Dietary Habits and Children’s Dental Health

Children ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 416
Author(s):  
George Kitsaras ◽  
Michaela Goodwin ◽  
Michael P. Kelly ◽  
Iain A. Pretty
Keyword(s):  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Study Data ◽  
General Anaesthetic ◽  
Dental Disease ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Important Relationship ◽  
Bedtime Routine

Background: Oral hygiene behaviours as well as dietary habits before bed can affect children’s dental health resulting in higher prevalence of dental disease. Dental disease can affect children’s health, development and even school performance. If left untreated, dental disease can progress and it can lead to extractions under general anaesthetic causing further distress for children and families. Consistent and appropriate oral hygiene behaviours and dietary habits can prevent dental diseases from occurring in the first place. Objective: This cross-sectional study examines the relationship between oral hygiene behaviours, dietary habits around bedtime and children’s dental health. Methods: A total of 185 parents with children between the ages of 3 and 7 years from deprived areas participated in the study. Data on bedtime routine activities were collected using an automated text-survey system. Children’s dental health status was established through examination of dental charts and dmft (decayed, missed, filled teeth) scores. Results: In total, 52.4% of parents reported that their children’s teeth were brushed every night. The majority of children (58.9%) had dmft scores over zero. In total, 51 (46.7% of children with dmft score over 0 and 27.5% of all children) children had active decay. The mean dmft score for those experiencing decay was 2.96 (SD = 2.22) with an overall mean dmft score of 1.75 (SD = 2.24). There were significant correlations between frequency of tooth brushing, frequency of snacks/drinks before bed and dmft scores (r = −0.584, p < 0.001 and r = 0.547, p = 0.001 respectively). Finally, higher brushing frequency was associated with a lower likelihood of a dmft score greater than 0 (Exp(B) = 0.9). Conclusions: Despite families implementing oral hygiene behaviours as part of their bedtime routines those behaviours varied in their consistency. Results of this study highlight the need for additional studies that consider bedtime routine-related activities and especially the combined effects of oral hygiene practices and dietary habits due to their potentially important relationship with children’s dental health.

Basic oral health knowledge and awareness among rural adults: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 40
Author(s):  
RamandeepSingh Gambhir ◽  
AmanpreetKaur Bhangu ◽  
Mehraab Dhillon ◽  
KaranSingh Ghuman ◽  
Mandeep Kumar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Oral Health Knowledge ◽  
Rural Adults

scholarly journals Impact of dental caries on quality of life of adolescents according to access to oral health services: a cross sectional study

2016 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Angela Xavier ◽  
Érica Silva de Carvalho ◽  
Roosevelt da Silva Bastos ◽  
Magali de Lourdes Caldana ◽  
Patrícia Ribeiro Mattar Damiance ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Public Schools ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Oral Health Services

Aim: This study presents the prevalence of dental caries and its relation to the quality of life of adolescents according to the access to dental health services. Methods: Two hundred and fifty-six adolescents between 15 and 19 years of age participated in the study; they were all enrolled in public schools in a countryside municipality of the São Paulo State. Data related to dental caries were evaluated by the DMFT Index, and OHIP-14 was used for evaluating the quality of life. Mann Whitney and Spearmann correlation tests were also used (p<0.05). Results: A DMFT of 3.09 (±3.30) was found with a higher prevalence among the adolescents who used public dental services (3.43±3.34) compared with those who used private services (2.94±3.28). A statistically significant relationship between the decay component of DMFT with physical pain (0.020), physical disability (0.002) and quality of life (0.017) was verified. Conclusions: A low prevalence of dental caries was observed, and it was higher in adolescents who used public oral health services rather than private ones, evidencing the low influence of oral health on the quality of life of the participants.

scholarly journals Assessment of knowledge and practice of oral health among nursing and pharmacy students

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (11) ◽  
pp. 4339
Author(s):  
Chetanjit Baruah ◽  
Alpana P. Rabha ◽  
Hiranya Saikia
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Pharmacy Students ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health And Wellbeing ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Knowledge And Practice

Background: Oral health is an integral part of general health and wellbeing of an individual at every stage of life. Good oral health knowledge is a requisite criterion for good oral health related behavior. So, this study was done to assess knowledge and practice about oral health and whether there is any difference of knowledge and practice about it among nursing and pharmacy students.Methods: A cross sectional study was done among 110 nursing and 90 pharmacy students in June 2019 by stratified random sampling method using a self-administered predesigned structured questionnaire. Descriptive statistics and chi-square test were applied using SPSS software.Results: Knowledge and practice of pharmacy students was found to be better than nursing students.Conclusions: Knowledge and practice of the students should be improved through health education.

scholarly journals Improving Knowledge of Oral and Dental Health in Parents of Elementary School Children Through ‘Gigi Sehat’ Video Channel

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 41
Author(s):  
Aulia Ramadhani ◽  
Hillary Desiree Raharyani
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
School Children ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Test Methods ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test

Background: Dental caries is one of the dental and oral health problems found the most in children. A previous study in Surabaya has revealed a high prevalence of dental caries in pre-school children (67.5%) resulting in a high severity level (def: 7.0). It occurred because of the poor mother’s knowledge of dental and oral health. It could be due to poor efforts to access information about oral and dental health which significantly affects child dental care. Studies show mothers in Surabaya mostly used Youtube as one of the media for accessing the information on the internet (46.2%). In Surabaya, the percentage of mothers having smartphones for accessing the internet was high (91.6%). Purpose: This study aimed to find out the effectiveness of the Youtube channel in improving parents’ knowledge about dental and oral health. Methods: This study was observational descriptive research using a cross-sectional study design. Thirty samples were selected through the total sampling of the population of parents in one of the elementary schools in Surabaya, Indonesia. This study employed pre-test and post-test methods to measure an increase in knowledge level. The participants’ knowledge was assessed before and after they were briefed and asked to watch Youtube videos regularly for 4 weeks. Data collected were then analyzed by the paired T-Test comparison test in SPSS. Results: In the pre-test, the participants’ knowledge about dental and oral health was at a 65% level. While the post-test showed an increase in their knowledge into 93%. There was a significant difference between the two results (p < 0.05). Conclusion: Educative video channels on dental and oral health can effectively improve parents’ knowledge about dental and oral health.

scholarly journals A cross-sectional study on effect of non-communicable diseases on prevalent oral health conditions

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 246 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aasim Farooq Shah ◽  
Irfan Ashraf Baba ◽  
Subha Soumya Dany ◽  
Manu Batra
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Disease ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Chronic Diseases ◽  
General Health ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Communicable Diseases ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Non Communicable Diseases

Background: Non communicable diseases (NCDs) are defined as diseases of long duration, generally progress slowly and are the major cause of adult mortality and morbidity worldwide. NCDs mainly lead by four diseases which include: cardiovascular diseases, diabetes mellitus (DM), cancers and chronic respiratory diseases. Poor oral health reflects the general health, and several oral diseases are related to chronic diseases. The aim and objectives was to find casual association between NCDs with oral disease and further aims to provide evidence to health care providers regarding the significance of oral health while treating the patients for NCDs.Methods: The present cross sectional study was conducted to examine the oral health status of patients with NCD reporting to Dental OPD of Government Dental College and Hospital, Srinagar.  This hospital based study done through a convenience sampling technique, using a questionnaire and oral examination. A self-administered questionnaire was written in English language and was also translated in local language, first part of questionnaire was used to collect the demographic details, second part was designed regarding the medication history, oral habits such as smoking and consumption of betel nuts, medical history and earlier visit to dentist, cleaning of teeth, significance of dental health and its effect on general health and the third part of questionnaire was completely based on dental examination. The data was entered manually on Microsoft excel and then analyzed on statistical package SPSS version 20. Associations between different variables were assessed through application of χ2. The Data was analyzed using SPSS Statistics 20.0.Results: The present study was established with a sample of 300 participants. Male to female ratio was 2:3. Mean age of the participants was 46.6 years. It was observed that out of the total patients who visited the dentist, 42% (n=126) suffered from some chronic disease. 61% (n=183) were oblivious of the importance of dental health. When inquired if oral health affects general health 58.6% (n= 176) acknowledged its importance. 59 participants who lost more than three teeth who had chronic disease, 58.6% (n=176) respondents presented with bleeding gums, 66.3% (n=199) with food deposition, 52% (n=158) had halitosis, 26% (n= 78) had oral ulceration, 22.3% (n=67).Conclusions: It was concluded from this study that majority of participants with chronic diseases had poor oral health which requires immediate attention from the medical practitioners as well as dentists should counsel patients for maintenance and promotion of oral health.

scholarly journals Educational Practices for Oral Health Promotion of Blind Students Using Three-Dimensional Tactile Book

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aixa Hafsha
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Visually Impaired ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Oral Health Promotion ◽  
Visually Impaired People ◽  
The World ◽  
Impaired People ◽  
Benjamin Constant ◽  
Blind Students

The world we live is visual and visually impaired people have a unique way of knowing and recognizing what is around them. In this perspective, the study aimed to produce a three-dimensional tactile book with authorial history on oral health involving the theme caries. This study was developed at Benjamin Constant Institute, involving three blind students with ages between five and eight years old. The book produced was read to students who had the opportunity to handle it. The students read the stories to their family members who filmed the actions and sent them to the investigators of the study. We observed that the book contributed to the meaningful learning of students about oral hygiene.

scholarly journals Oral Hygiene Practices and Knowledge among Adolescents Aged between 15 and 17 Years Old during Fixed Orthodontic Treatment: Multicentre Study Conducted in France

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Camille Inquimbert ◽  
Celine Clement ◽  
Antoine Couatarmanach ◽  
Paul Tramini ◽  
Denis Bourgeois ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Fast Food ◽  
Orthodontic Treatment ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Teaching Hospitals ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dental Floss ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Interdental Brush

The aims of this study were to assess oral health knowledge, attitudes, and practices among orthodontic patients between the ages of 15 and 17 years old compared to adolescents without orthodontic treatment. This cross-sectional study included 392 adolescents drawn from various French teaching hospitals. A closed-ended questionnaire was used to collect data. Adolescents undergoing orthodontic treatment had a higher knowledge of oral health than adolescents without orthodontic treatment. The majority of adolescents for both groups (69%) claimed to brush their teeth twice a day. Regarding complimentary dental material, 81.9% of adolescents without orthodontic treatment never used an interdental brush and 78.8% never used dental floss. For those undergoing orthodontic treatment, 48.5% never used interdental brush. Only 4% of adolescents without and 3% of adolescents with orthodontic treatment never consumed fizzy drinks, 4.9% and 3% never consumed sweets, 4% and 8.4% never ate fast-food. Adolescents without treatment consumed more sodas (p=0.04) and more fast food (p=0.03). Adolescents had insufficient knowledge of oral health. Health education programmes should be implemented to improve adolescents' knowledge and individual oral prophylaxis with interdental brushes.

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