scholarly journals HUBUNGAN TINGKAT PENGETAHUAN DAN SIKAP REMAJA TERHADAP PERILAKU MEROKOK

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 32-37
Author(s):  
Laeli Farkhah
Keyword(s):  
Smoking Behavior ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
P Value ◽  
Developmental Phase ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Self Discovery

Adolescence is a developmental phase that has a significant level of change (physical, psychological, and social) and is a phase of self-discovery (Feldman, 2003). The age of children and adolescents is the next generation of the nation that must be prepared to continue the struggle of the generation that is currently leading. However, it is estimated that 43 million Indonesian children aged 0-14 years are regularly exposed to environmental tobacco smoke in their own homes (Depkes RI, 2004). Parents who smoke in the house are certainly not only a risk factor for various diseases but also an example to be imitated by their children, especially for children who are entering the teenage phase. with adolescent smoking behavior. This study uses an analytical survey method with a cross-sectional study design with a sample of 20 teenagers. The results showed that as many as 58.3% of adolescents aged 17-21 years smoked and this was the highest percentage. Based on the chi-square test, there were 2 variables that were significantly related to smoking behavior in adolescents, namely the level of knowledge and attitudes of adolescents, which obtained a P-value of 0.005 (P-value ). Keywords: Cigarettes, Adolescents, Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors 

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN TINGKAT PENGETAHUAN, JENIS KELAMIN DAN PERSEPSI GAMBAR KEMASAN ROKOK DENGAN PERILAKU MEROKOK

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 1454-1461
Author(s):  
Ucu Wandi Somantri
Keyword(s):  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Smoking Behavior ◽  
Statistical Test ◽  
P Value ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

ABSTRAKRokok atau gulungan tembakau yaitu salah satu produk yang peringkat konsumsinya relative banyak di masyarakat. Rokok juga masih menjadi masalah dan prioritas nasional daripada upaya untuk mengatasinya karena melibatkan berbagai aspek masalah dalam kehidupan, yaitu aspek ekonomi, sosial politik dan terutama aspek kesehatan. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui hubungan tingkat pengetahuan, Jenis Kelamin dan persepsi gambar kemasan rokok dengan perilaku merokok pada siswa Madrasah Aliyah RM Fatahillah. Penelitian menggunakan metode cross sectional yang melibatkan 45 responden dengan menggunakan  total sampling, penelitian ini dilakukan dalam satu bulan pada bulan Agustus 2019. Penelitian ini menggunakan Analisis bivariat dengan uji Chi-Square, dengan membagikan angket dalam bentuk kuesioner.  Hasil uji statistik menunjukan p value = 0,025, pada α = 0,05 (p ≤ α) maka dapat disimpulkan bahwa terdapat hubungan yang signifikan antara pengetahuan tentang bahaya merokok dengan perilaku merokok pada siswa. Hasil uji statistik diperoleh p value = 0,832, pada α = 0,05 (p > α) maka dapat disimpulkan bahwa tidak terdapat hubungan yang signifikan antara jenis kelamin tentang bahaya merokok dengan perilaku merokok pada siswa. Hasil uji statistik diperoleh p value = 0,014, pada α = 0,05 (p ≤ α) maka dapat disimpulkan bahwa terdapat hubungan yang signifikan antara persepsi tentang gambar kemasan rokok dengan perilaku merokok pada siswa.Kata kunci : Tingkat pengetahuan, Jenis Kelamin, Persepsi    ABSTRACTCigarette or tobacco rolls are one of the products whose consumption ranking is relatively much in the community. Cigarette is also still a problem and national priorities rather than efforts to overcome it because it involves various aspects of problems in life, namely economic aspects, socio-political and especially health aspects. This research aims to determine the relationship of knowledge level, gender and the perception of cigarette packaging image with smoking behavior in students of Madrasah Aliyah RM Fatahillah. The study used cross sectional methods involving 45 respondents using total sampling, this study was conducted in one month in August 2019. This study used sufficient analysis with Chi-Square test, by distributing questionnaires in the form of a questionnaire.  Statistical test results show P value = 0.025, at α = 0.05 (P ≤ α) it can be concluded that there is a significant relationship between knowledge about the danger of smoking with smoking behavior in students. The results of the statistical test obtained p value = 0.832, at α = 0.05 (> α) It can be concluded that there is no significant relationship between gender about the danger of smoking with smoking behavior in students. Statistical test result obtained p value = 0.014, at α = 0.05 (P ≤ α) it can be concluded that there is a significant relationship between the perception on the cigarette packaging image with the smoking behavior in the students.Keywords : level of knowledge, gender, perception

scholarly journals CORRELATION KNOWLEDGE WITH PSYCHOLOGY RESPONSE OF TEENAGE GIRLS IN CONFRONT MENARCHE

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 354
Author(s):  
Nisak Luvi Mega Irawati ◽  
Budiono Budiono ◽  
Bagus Setyoboedi
Keyword(s):  
Health Workers ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Psychological Responses ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Teenage Girls ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
The Relationship

AbstractBackground: Adolescence is a transition from children to adulthood. In adolescence menarche will occur, menarche is the first menstruation in young women which occurs between 1.5 to 3 years after thelarche. The average menarche occurs at the age of 12 and 13 years. When Menarche happens, many changes occur, one of which is psychological change. Changes in the level of knowledge of adolescents about the level of knowledge of adolescents about menarche. Knowledge about menarche can be obtained through families, print media, electronics, or health workers (midwives, doctors, nurses). Examining the relationship of knowledge level with prepubertal adolescent girls psychological responses in menarche conversation. Method: This study was an observational analytic study with a cross sectional study design. The number of samples was 41 students with total sampling techniques. To find out the relationship between variables, the data test with the chi-square test. Results: The results showed that most teenagers' knowledge in the knowledge category was 70.73%. While the psychological response is mostly in the negative category (68.3%). Contingency coefficient results showed a p value of 0.270 (p <0.05). Conclusion: These data indicate that there is no correlation between knowledge and psychological responses of pre-puberty teenage girls in the face menarche.

FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG BERHUBUNGAN DENGAN PERILAKU MEROKOK PADA REMAJA PUTRA DI SMP NEGERI 40 PALEMBANG TAHUN 2016

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sri Susanti Sri Susanti
Keyword(s):  
Peer Influence ◽  
Family Environment ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Smoking Behavior ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
P Value ◽  
Male Adolescent ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Knowledge Variable

ABSTRACT Male adolescent are vulnerable group in doing risky behavior, one of them is smoking behavior. Smoking behavior of male adolescent do are influenced by several factors. The dependent variable in this research is the behavior of smoking and the independent  variables are the knowledge, the influence of peers, and family environment. The sample in this research is total sampling as many as 112  respondents. The research used a analytic survey method with cross sectional approach. Data analysis is using chi square test with 95% confidence level ( α = 0.05 ) . The results if the research showed that 39.3 % of male adolescent smoke and 60.7 % of the male adolescent  do not smoke. The result of Chi-square statistical test showed no significant relationship between knowledge variable ( p value = 0.844 ) and smoking behavior of male adolescent, while peer influence variable ( p value = 0.000 ) and family environment ( 0.000 ) showed a significant relationship with smoking behavior in SMP Negeri 40 Palembang. This research suggests to the school to increase positive activities in groups that can divert adolescents from smoking behavior, for example by  extracurricular activities, sports and so forth, and entered into cooperation between programs with health institutions in giving information about adolescent development and adolescent health problems, especially the dangers of smoking behavior in adolescents.   ABSTRAK Remaja putra merupakan kelompok yang rentan dalam melakukan perilaku berisiko, salah satunya adalah perilaku merokok. Perilaku merokok yang dilakukan remaja putra dipengaruhi oleh beberapa faktor. Variabel dependen dalam penelitian ini adalah perilaku merokok dan variabel indevenden adalah pengetahuan, pengaruh teman sebaya, dan lingkungan keluarga. Sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah Total Sampling dengan jumlah responden 112 remaja putra. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan metode survey analitik dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Analisis data menggunakan uji chi square dengan tingkat kepercayaan 95% (α=0,05). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa 39,3% remaja putra yang merokok dan 60,7% dari remaja putra yang tidak merokok. Hasil uji statistik chi square menunjukkan tidak ada hubungan bermakna antara variabel pengetahuan (p value= 0,844) dengan perilaku merokok remaja putra, sedangkan variabel pengaruh teman sebaya (p value = 0,000) dan lingkungan keluarga (0,000) menunjukan adanya hubungan yang bermakna dengan perilaku merokok di SMP Negeri 40 Palembang. Penelitian ini menyarankan pada pihak sekolah untuk meningkatkan kegiatan positif yang bersifat kelompok yang dapat mengalihkan remaja dari perilaku merokok misalnya dengan mengadakan kegiatan ekstrakurikuler, olahraga dan lain sebagainya, dan mengadakan kerja sama lintas program dengan Instansi kesehatan dalam pemberian informasi tentang perkembangan remaja dan permasalahan kesehatan remaja, khususnya bahaya perilaku merokok pada remaja.    

HUBUNGAN TINGKAT PENGETAHUAN MENGENAI DIET HIPERTENSI TERHADAP KEJADIAN HIPERTENSI PADA LANSIA DI PUSKESMAS BALOI PERMAI BATAM KOTA

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 50-60
Author(s):  
Brain Guntoro ◽  
Kasih Purwati
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Center ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
P Value ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Public Health Center ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
History Of ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

Hypertension is one of the number one causes of death and disability in the world. Hypertension contributes nearly 9.4 million deaths from cardiovascular disease each year. Hypertension can cause undesirable effects, it needs good handling, one of them is by doing a hypertension diet. To carry out a hypertension diet requires knowledge, lack of knowledge can increase risk factors for hypertension. This study aims to determine the relationship of the level of knowledge about hypertension diet to the incidence of hypertension in the elderly at the Baloi Permai Public Health Center Batam City. This research method is an analytic observational with a cross-sectional approach conducted at the Baloi Permai Public Health Center Batam City 2018. Sampling technique is a total sampling with a sample of 64 people in 2018 determined by inclusion and exclusion criteria. The results of the study were analyzed with frequency distribution and then tested with the Chi-square test. Based on the results of this study indicate that of the 64 respondents found elderly who have a good level of knowledge are 41 people (64.1%), 48 people (75.0%) have an age range between 60-70 years. 27 people (42.2%) elderly have the last high school education and 40 people (62.5%) have jobs as entrepreneurs. Elderly people who have normal blood pressure are 40 people (62.5%), and those affected by hypertension are 24 people (37.5%). The elderly who have a family history of hypertension is 21 people (32.8%) and those who do not have a history of hypertension are 43 people (67.2%). Chi-Square Test analysis results show the significance value p = 0.009. This number is significant because the p-value is smaller than the significance level (α) ≤ 5% (0.05), so H0 is rejected and Ha is accepted. Therefore it can be concluded that there is a significant relationship about the level of knowledge about the hypertension diet to the incidence of hypertension in the elderly. From the results of this study it was concluded that there was a relationship between the level of knowledge about the hypertension diet and the incidence of hypertension in the elderly at the Baloi Permai Public Health Center Batam City in 2016.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Microdontia among Patients Undergoing Orthodontic Treatment

2020 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Orthodontic Treatment ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Single Tooth ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Pre Treatment ◽  
And Gender ◽  
The Relationship

Objective: This study was carried out to determine the prevalence of microdontia among patients undergoing orthodontic treatment. Materials and Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted at Sindh Institute of Oral Health Sciences, (JSMU) from January-2020 to May-2020. Pre-treatment casts were taken of 140 subjects. The mesiodistal dimension of each tooth was recorded through the vernier caliper. Frequency and percentage were calculated for the presence of microdontia. The test applied was Pearson’s Chi-square test to assess the relationship between microdontia and variables like age and gender. P-value <0.05 was taken as statistically significant. Data analysis was performed on SPSS version 22. Results: A total of 140 subjects were selected i.e. 105 (75%) females and 35 (25%) males aged range 13 -30 years with mean age 18.29 ± 3.88. Out of 42, single tooth microdontia was found in 3 (7.1%), more than one tooth microdontia, and generalized microdontia was present in 36 (85.7%) and 3 (7.1%) respectively. Microdontia was found to be more common in the maxilla (n=42, 100%) than the mandible (n=14, 33.3%). It was found more common in females (n=37, 35.2%) as compared to males (n=5, 14.3%). Statistically significant relationship was found among gender and prevalence of microdontia (p=0.019) with a statistically insignificant relationship between age and presence of microdontia (p=0.228). Conclusions: Microdontia was found to be a frequent dental anomaly, was more common in maxilla and females with a significant association with gender.

scholarly journals Diagnostic, therapeutic and prognostic aspects of uterine synechiae managed by hysteroscopy in the gyanecological endoscopic surgery and human reproductive teaching hospital

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 56
Author(s):  
Etienne Belinga ◽  
Isidore Tompeen ◽  
Claude Cyrille Noa Ndoua ◽  
Junie Metogo Ntsama ◽  
Sandrine Mendibi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Past History ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Qualitative Variables ◽  
Preoperative Diagnostic ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Human Reproductive ◽  
History Of

Background: Uterine synechiae refers to a total or partial union of the inner walls of the uterus resulting from endometrial trauma. It is a cause of reproductive failure. Until now, synechia was not optimally treated and has remained understudied in Cameroon. Objective of present study was to Evaluate the diagnostic, therapeutic and prognostic aspects of uterine synechiae treated by hysteroscopy.Methods: We conducted a descriptive cross-sectional study with an analytical component from January 1st 2015 to July 31st 2017 at Yaounde. All patients diagnosed with uterine synechiae and treated with hysteroscopy were our sample. Sampling was consecutive. The chi-square test was used for the comparison of qualitative variables and Fisher's test for ANOVA variance analysis. The comparison of the averages was made by the Student's test. P-value less than 0.05 was considered as statistically significant.Results: Hysteroscopies were indicated for uterine synechiae in 14.50%. Nulliparous were 56.67%. A history of curettage/aspiration was present in 66.66%. All of the patients had a form of infertility and 83.33% had menstrual disorders. Hysterosalpingography showed a better sensitivity (88%). After hysteroscopic treatment, 63.30% had a complete anatomical restitution. There is a significant correlation between the stage of severity of synechia and anatomical restitution (p=0.008; Spearman correlation coefficient=-0.477).Conclusions: Uterine synechiae represent one-sixth of all indications for hysteroscopy and present clinically as menstrual disorder associated with infertility. A past history of uterine curettage is common. Hysterosalpingography has a better preoperative diagnostic sensitivity. Hysteroscopy allows optimal treatment.

scholarly journals Hubungan Dukungan Keluarga dengan Tingkat Harga Diri pada Penderita Stroke di Rumah Sakit Umum Royal Prima Medan

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 66
Author(s):  
Yusmawarnita Zai ◽  
Kandrinus Bu’ulolo ◽  
Novy Fajariani ◽  
Yasozatulo Hulu ◽  
Ruslan Efendi Gulo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Family Support ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Stroke Patients ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Relationship Of

Stroke is a condition where a part of the brain is suddenly disturbed which is caused by a lack of blood supply, which causes an inhibition of metabolic processes. As a result of a stroke affects the psychological function of the patient, so the patient feels his level of self-esteem decreases or is low. The role and support of families play an important role in the rehabilitation process to provide health services for stroke patients. The aim is to find out the relationship of family support with the level of self esteem (self-esteem) in stroke patients at the Royal Prima Medan Hospital in 2019. The design used a "cross sectional study" approach with a population of 2,690 people. Samples were stroke patients at RSU Royal Prima medan, as many as 25 respondents using accidental sampling techniques and questionnaires as research instruments. The test used is the chi-square test. The results of the study Based on the chi-square test found p value (<0.05) statistically shows that there is a relationship between family support and the level of self esteem (self-esteem) in stroke patients specifically there is a relationship between informational support (p-value = 0.009), assessment support (p-value = 0.003), Instrumental support is obtained (p-value = 0.009), Emotional support (p-value = 0.004) with the level of self esteem (self-esteem) in stroke patients. This research shows that good family support will positively impact the level of self esteem (self-esteem) in stroke patients.

scholarly journals Penggunaan media sosial dan peran orang tua terhadap kejadian pernikahan dini

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 445-451
Author(s):  
Asnuddin Asnuddin ◽  
Asrini Mattrah
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Early Marriage ◽  
P Value ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Role Of Parents ◽  
Use Of Social Media

Social media use: The role of parents' perceptions about social media impact in early marriageBackground: Early marriage is a marriage that is conducted at adolescence, the factors causing early marriage are socio-cultural factors, economic pressure, level of education, difficulty in getting a job, social media, religion and views and beliefsPurpose: To find out the influence of social media and the role of parents on the incidence of early marriageMethod: A quantitative research using descriptive analytical research method with cross sectional study design with variable use of social media with the criteria for the results "active and inactive". For the variable of the role of parents with 2 outcome criteria, namely "influential and not influential". And for the variable incidence of early marriage, there are 2 criteria, namely age 14-16 years and age 17-19 years, the questionnaire used has been through the validity of previous researchers. Then the results of the data obtained were analyzed in the SPSS program using the Chi Square testResults: From the Chi Square test results for social media variables obtained p value = 0.001, then the value of p = 0.001 <0.05 (α) while the role of parents variable Chi Square test results obtained p value = 0.022, therefore the value of p = 0.022 <0.05 (α).Conclusion: Based on the results of the study it can be concluded that, there is a significant influence between the use of social media and the role of parents in the event of early marriage Keywords: Social media; Parents, Early marriagePendahuluan: Pernikahan usia dini adalah perkawinan yang dilakukan pada usia remaja, faktor penyebab pernikahan usia dini adalah faktor sosial budaya, desakan ekonomi, tingkat pendidikan, sulit mendapat pekerjaan, media sosial, agama serta pandangan dan kepercayaan.Tujuan: Untuk mengetahui pengaruh media sosial dan peran orang tua terhadap kejadian pernikahan dini di Kecamatan Marioriawa Kabupaten Soppeng Metode: Penelitian kuantitatif dengan menggunakan metode penelitian deskriptif analitik dengan rancangan cross sectional study dengan variabel penggunaan media sosial dengan kriteria hasil “aktif dan tidak aktif”. Untuk variabel peran orang tua dengan 2 kriteria hasil yaitu “berpengaruh dan tidak berpengaruh”. Dan untuk variabel kejadian pernikahan dini ada 2 kriteria  yaitu umur 14-16 tahun dan umur 17-19 tahun,  kuesioner yang di gunakan sudah melalui uji validitas peneliti sebelumnya. Kemudian hasil data yang di dapatkan dianalisis di program SPSS dengan menggunakan uji Chi SquareHasil: Dari hasil uji Chi Square untuk variabel media sosial didapatkan nilai p=0,001, maka nilai p=0.001<0.05 (α) sedangkan variabel peran orang tua hasil uji Chi Square didapatkan nilai p=0,022, oleh karena itu nilai p=0.022<0.05 (α).Simpulan: Berdasarkan hasil penelitian dapat di simpulkan bahwa, Ada pengaruh yang signifikan antara penggunaan media sosial dan peran orang tua terhadap kejadian pernikahan dini

scholarly journals BEHAVIOR RELATIONSHIP MOTHER AND OWNERSHIP OF TOILET FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN EVENTS

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Eti Kurniawati
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Personal Hygiene ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
P Value ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Children Under Five ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Immune Health

<p>Ascariasis incidence in children under five in the region work of Puskesmas Olak Kemang still a health problem that needs to be addressed, with a percentage of 51.0% is higher than in other wilayh. The disease is not lethal but can undermine the health of the human body so that the resulting decline in nutritional status, decreased intelligence and brain power or immune health in children.</p><p>               This research is a quantitative study using descriptive analytic method with cross sectional study design that aims to determine the relationship between the independent variables and the dependent variable. The population in this research that all children under five in the area of Puskesmas Olak Kemang, samples in this study were 75 children under five. Data were analyzed using analysis Univariate and Bivariate analysis with Chi-Square Test.</p><p>               The results showed that 78.0% of mothers of children under five who are not air personal hygiene, 60.4% of mothers of children under five unusual CTPS, 82.1% of respondents who did not state house meliliki latrine / WC. The results of the bivariate analysis showed that there was a significant relationship between personal hygiene (p-value = 0.000), customs CTPS (p-value = 0.001), latrine ownership (p-value = 0.000) with the incidence of intestinal worms in Puskesmas Olak Kemang Jambi.</p><p>               In connection with the results obtained, that the danger of de- worming is dependent on the cleanliness of his mother in serving as personal hygiene, CTPS and Owners toilets in every home. Thus the researchers suggested that the health center may be able to provide information to the public education about the dangers of de- worming to create a healthy society.</p><p> </p>Keyword                     :  Behavior, Children Events

Association between Optimism, Psychosocial Well Being and Oral Health: A Cross-Sectional Study

2016 ◽  
Vol 40 (3) ◽  
pp. 200-206 ◽  
Author(s):  
G Thiruvenkadam ◽  
Sharath Asokan ◽  
J Baby John ◽  
PR Geetha Priya
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Psychosocial Outcomes ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
P Value ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Life Orientation Test ◽  
Chi Square Test

Objective: The aim of the study was to assess the association of optimism and psychosocial well being of school going children on their oral health status. Study design: The study included 12- to 15-year-old school going children (N = 2014) from Tamilnadu, India. Optimism was measured using the revised version of the Life Orientation Test (LOT-R). A questionnaire was sent to the parents regarding their child's psychosocial behavior which included shyness, feeling inferiority, unhappiness and friendliness. Clinical examination for each child was done to assess the DMFT score and OHI-S score. The data obtained were statistically analyzed using Pearson Chi-Square test, Mann-Whitney test and Kruskal-Wallis test with the aid of SPSS software (version 17). Odds Ratio (OR) was calculated with 95% Confidence Interval (CI). The p value ≤ 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: Boys with high optimism had significantly lesser DMFT score than the boys with low optimism (p=0.001). Girls with high optimism had significantly higher DMFT score (p=0.001). In psychosocial outcomes, inferiority (p=0.002) and friendliness (p=0.001) showed significant association with DMFT score. Among the boys, children who felt less inferior (p=0.001), less unhappy (p=0.029) and more friendly (p=0.001) had lesser DMFT score. Conclusion: Among the psychosocial outcomes assessed, inferiority and friendliness had significant association with oral health of the children and hence, can be used as a proxy measures oral health.

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