scholarly journals Prevalence of Dental Caries and Periodontal Diseases among Secondary School Students in Duhok, Kurdistan Region, Iraq

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nasreen Hamarash Hamonari ◽  
Samim Ahmed AL Dabbagh ◽  
Anees Mahmood Mudhir
Keyword(s):  
High School Students ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Oral Cavity ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Periodontal Diseases ◽  
Kurdistan Region ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional

Introduction: A healthy oral cavity is a vital state for a healthy living, which can be influenced by oral cavity diseases such as dental caries and periodontal disease. Dental caries and periodontal disorders are the major oral health problems and indicators of the oral health burden worldwide. Aim: The study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of dental caries and periodontal diseases among secondary school students and their association with socio-demographic factors in Duhok, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on a randomly selected sample of 809 high school students (395 females and 414 males) aged 14-20 years from eight secondary schools using multistage random sampling in four quarters of Duhok city from December 2018 to May 2019. The dental caries status was assessed by the Decayed, Missing, and Filled Teeth (DMFT) Index and periodontal status was assessed by using the Gingival Index (GI) and Plaque Index (PI). Results: The prevalence of dental caries was significantly higher (p=0.002) among males (93.5%) in comparison to females (86.8%). Also, the DMFT ≥5 among males (62.6%) was significantly higher than that (40.8%) among females (p<0.001). No significant association was detected between DMFT ≥5 and the socio-economic status (p=0.090). Likewise, the prevalence of moderate to severe gingivitis was significantly higher among males (63.5%) than females (55.2%) (p=0.016). However, the prevalence of moderate to severe gingivitis was higher among those living in low socio-economic quarters (63%) compared with those living in high socio-economic quarters (56.2%) of Duhok city (p=0.049). Conclusion: The results of this study provide evidence of a high prevalence of caries and periodontal diseases among secondary school students aged 14-20 years in Duhok city. Mean caries and gingival indices were significantly higher in males in comparison to females.

scholarly journals OXIDATIVE STRESS IN DENTAL CARIES AND PERIODONTAL DISEASE AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN DUHOK, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-80
Author(s):  
NASREEN HAMONARI ◽  
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SAMIM A.AL-DABBAGH ◽  
ANEES MAHMOOD MUDHIR ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Periodontal Disease ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Kurdistan Region ◽  
School Students

scholarly journals Prevalence of dental caries and its association with body mass index among school-age children in Shenzhen, China

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yi-hong Cheng ◽  
Yi Liao ◽  
Ding-yan Chen ◽  
Yun Wang ◽  
Yu Wu
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Public Schools ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
School Students ◽  
Primary And Secondary School

Abstract Background Dental caries and overweight/obesity are health problems with shared risk factors, but the relationships between caries and BMI need to be further explored. The objective was to evaluate the current status of dental caries and the association between dental caries and Body Mass Index (BMI) among primary and secondary school students in Shenzhen, China, during the 2016–2017 academic year. Methods A population-based, cross-sectional study that enrolled a total of 1,196,004 students was conducted in Shenzhen. Physical and dental examinations were given to all primary and secondary school students by certified physicians and dentists following the national specification for student health examinations, and dental caries was diagnosed using WHO criteria. Descriptive analysis was applied to assess current oral health status and a multifactorial, logistic regression model was employed to evaluate the relationship between dental caries and obesity. Results A total of 1,196,004 students participated in the census. Mean age of the participants was 10.3 years, ranging from 6 to 20 years. The prevalence of dental caries was 41.15% in the present study, which was higher among girls (42.88%) than that in boys (39.77%) with a p-value of < 0.001. Students in public schools showed a significantly lower (p < 0.001) caries prevalence (37.36%) compared with those in private schools (47.96%). The caries restoration rate of students in Shenzhen was only 10.30%, which means only one out of ten students with caries received restorations. The mean dmft and DMFT scores were 0.97 and 0.33, respectively. More girls (10.96%) had their teeth filled than boys (9.78%). The restoration rate was higher (p < 0.001) in public schools (11.73%) than in private ones (8.35%). Children who were overweight or obese had a lower risk of experiencing caries compared to those who were within a normal weight (OR = 0.74/0.64). Caries was inversely associated with BMI among primary and secondary school students in Shenzhen. Conclusions The prevalence of dental caries among primary and secondary school children was found to be related to sex, type of schools, region, and BMI. Further studies and more government support are required to confirm the findings of this study and to address current oral health problems.

scholarly journals Perceptions toward Considering Nursing as A Career Choice among Secondary School Students

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohd Said Said Nurumal
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Career Choice ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Convenience Sampling ◽  
Nursing Career ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

Demand for a nursing career in Malaysia has increased, although it has not been a popular course of choice among students. Understanding the perceptions of students about nursing may help identify any misconception toward the profession and their consideration to choose nursing as a career. This study aimed to identify the perceptions of secondary school students about nursing and their potential interest in joining a nursing career. A cross-sectional study using convenience sampling was conducted among 155 students by administering a High School Students Self-Administered Questionnaire from three selected secondary schools in Kuantan, Pahang Malaysia. Overall, the respondents positively perceived the nursing profession, although several parts were viewed negatively. Despite having a positive notion about nursing, only 18.1% of the respondents were interested to select nursing as their career and a majority of them were women. In conclusion, no significant difference in perceptions about nursing and consideration to choose nursing as a career was found. Nevertheless, the image of nurses and a nursing career need to be improved in the eye of students and societies. In addition, the students were not aware of the benefits of nursing with several misconceptions of genders and doctor’s aid. Overall, the status of nursing in Malaysia should be enhanced to make it a valuable career. Keywords: perception, nursing, career, choice, secondary school, students Abstrak Persepsi tentang Mempertimbangkan Keperawatan sebagai Pilihan Karir pada Siswa Sekolah Sekunder. Permintaan untuk karir keperawatan di Malaysia mengalami peningkatan, meskipun belum menjadi pilihan populer di kalangan siswa. Pemahaman mengenai persepsi siswa tentang keperawatan dapat membantu mengidentifikasi kesalahpahaman terhadap profesi dan pertimbangan mereka untuk memilih keperawatan sebagai karier. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi persepsi siswa sekolah menengah tentang keperawatan dan potensi minat mereka untuk memilih karir keperawatan. Sebuah studi cross-sectional menggunakan convenience sampling dilakukan pada 155 siswa dengan High School Students Self-Administered Questionnaire dari tiga sekolah menengah di Kuantan, Pahang Malaysia. Secara keseluruhan, responden memandang positif profesi keperawatan, namun beberapa bagian dipandang negatif. Meskipun memiliki gagasan positif tentang keperawatan, hanya 18,1% dari responden tertarik untuk memilih keperawatan sebagai karir mereka dan mayoritas dari mereka adalah perempuan. Kesimpulannya, tidak ada perbedaan signifikan dalam persepsi tentang keperawatan dan pertimbangan untuk memilih keperawatan sebagai karier. Namun demikian, citra perawat dan karier keperawatan perlu ditingkatkan di mata siswa dan masyarakat. Selain itu, siswa tidak menyadari manfaat keperawatan dengan beberapa kesalahpahaman tentang gender dan bantuan dokter. Secara keseluruhan, status keperawatan di Malaysia harus ditingkatkan untuk menjadikannya karier yang berharga. Kata Kunci: persepsi, keperawatan, karier, pilihan, sekolah menengah, siswa

scholarly journals KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE REGARDING ORAL HEALTH AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS OF AZAD KASHMIR, PAKISTAN

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-36
Author(s):  
Rashid Mehmood ◽  
Saeeda Rasheed ◽  
Mudassar Ijaz
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Oral Health Education ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Azad Kashmir

Background: Dental carries is a major health issue experienced by 90% of school children and adults worldwide. Studies have shown that appropriate oral health education can help to cultivate healthy oral practices. Objective: To determine knowledge, attitude and practices of the secondary school students of Azad Kashmir, regarding oral health Methods: This cross sectional study was done from July 2013-February 2014. Data was collected by random sampling method using a pretested questionnaire. Results: Knowledge level of about 95% students (47% male & 48%females) was satisfactory according to recorded response. About 88% students (43% male & 45% females) were well aware about fluoride. A percentage of 41.7% clean their teeth once a day, 32.3 % twice a day, 17.7 % three times a day and 8 % more than three times a day. 63% used brush and tooth paste, 37% used only brush as oral hygiene tool. Tooth paste + brush were most common tools of oral hygiene. Dental visits were low. Consumption of sweet food was frequent. Conclusion: The oral health attitude and practice among the students in Azad Kashmir is still below the satisfactory level.

scholarly journals Perceptions toward Considering Nursing as A Career Choice among Secondary School Students

2020 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 194-201
Author(s):  
Muhammad Kamil Che Hasan ◽  
Nurul Syafiqah Jusoh ◽  
Siti Hazariah Abdul Hamid ◽  
Mohd Said Nurumal
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Convenience Sampling ◽  
Nursing Career ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

Demand for a nursing career in Malaysia has increased, although it has not been a popular course of choice among students. Understanding the perceptions of students about nursing may help identify any misconception toward the profession and their consideration to choose nursing as a career. This study aimed to identify the perceptions of secondary school students about nursing and their potential interest in joining a nursing career. A cross-sectional study using convenience sampling was conducted among 155 students by administering a High School Students Self-Administered Questionnaire from three selected secondary schools in Kuantan, Pahang Malaysia. Overall, the respondents positively perceived the nursing profession, although several parts were viewed negatively. Despite having a positive notion about nursing, only 18.1% of the respondents were interested to select nursing as their career and a majority of them were women. In conclusion, no significant difference in perceptions about nursing and consideration to choose nursing as a career was found. Nevertheless, the image of nurses and a nursing career need to be improved in the eye of students and societies. In addition, the students were not aware of the benefits of nursing with several misconceptions of genders and doctor’s aid. Overall, the status of nursing in Malaysia should be enhanced to make it a valuable career. Abstrak  Persepsi terhadap Mempertimbangkan Keperawatan sebagai Pilihan Karir di antara Siswa Sekolah Sekunder. Permintaan untuk karir keperawatan di Malaysia mengalami peningkatan, meskipun belum menjadi pilihan populer di kalangan siswa. Pemahaman mengenai persepsi siswa tentang keperawatan dapat membantu mengidentifikasi kesalahpahaman terhadap profesi dan pertimbangan mereka untuk memilih keperawatan sebagai karier. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi persepsi siswa sekolah menengah tentang keperawatan dan potensi minat mereka untuk memilih karir keperawatan. Sebuah studi cross-sectional menggunakan convenience sampling dilakukan pada 155 siswa dengan High School Students Self-Administered Questionnaire dari tiga sekolah menengah di Kuantan, Pahang Malaysia. Secara keseluruhan, responden memandang positif profesi keperawatan, namun beberapa bagian dipandang negatif. Meskipun memiliki gagasan positif tentang keperawatan, hanya 18,1% dari responden tertarik untuk memilih keperawatan sebagai karir mereka dan mayoritas dari mereka adalah perempuan. Kesimpulannya, tidak ada perbedaan signifikan dalam persepsi tentang keperawatan dan pertimbangan untuk memilih keperawatan sebagai karier. Namun demikian, citra perawat dan karier keperawatan perlu ditingkatkan di mata siswa dan masyarakat. Selain itu, siswa tidak menyadari manfaat keperawatan dengan beberapa kesalahpahaman tentang gender dan bantuan dokter. Secara keseluruhan, status keperawatan di Malaysia harus ditingkatkan untuk menjadikannya karier yang berharga. Kata Kunci: karier, keperawatan, persepsi, pilihan, sekolah menengah, siswa

scholarly journals A document analysis for improving Oral Health Services in Niue

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 139-148
Author(s):  
Vili Nosa ◽  
Nafanua Pili ◽  
Leroy Tatui
Keyword(s):  
High School Students ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Periodontal Diseases ◽  
Document Analysis ◽  
Pacific Region ◽  
Dental Clinic ◽  
School Students ◽  
Dental Services ◽  
The Pacific

ABSTRACT Background There is very little research that focuses on oral health in the Pacific region. This paper outlines      a document analysis of dental reports from the dental clinic in Niue and to examine their oral health and dental services. Furthermore this paper is intended to highlight how oral services in Niue can be improved for better oral health care for the Niue community.        Methods: A document analysis of seven Niue dental reports between July 2011 to July 2018. The information found in the documents were organised under the sections clinical data reporting. The analysis also focused on a strength based approached for discussing the key challenges; the main achievements; and future recommendations for improving dental services for Niue. Results: Dental caries are the most common reason for tooth extractions followed by periodontal diseases. Primary school students are affected the most with 60 percent of students experiencing untreated dental caries. Among high school students, the rate of dental caries experienced is relatively low. Women appear to attend the dental clinic more than men however the number of visits for both men and women has declined. The key challenges faced by the dental team were a lack of resources specifically shortage of computers and functioning dental chairs, unfamiliarity with MEDTECH and limited staff development opportunities. Despite these challenges, the team were still able to establish the ‘Atuhau Mamali’ programme and upskill one staff member through professional development. Other achievements included reducing noise pollution, allocating a budget for safety equipment and establishing clinical guidelines for practice. Conclusions: Recommendations to improve oral health and dental services in Niue are to deliver targeted dental caries interventions in schools, introduce stronger food policies and to implement collaborative networks across the Pacific region. It is recommended that the Niue dental team develop more rigorous methods of data documentation to gain a more accurate picture of oral health in the country.

scholarly journals Awareness of Secondary School Students regarding Basic Life Support in Abha City, Southern Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Survey

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Bandar Almojarthe ◽  
Saad Alqahtani ◽  
Belgith AlGouzi ◽  
Wael Alluhayb ◽  
Nouf Asiri
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Medical Care ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Basic Life Support ◽  
Life Support ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional

Background. Basic life support (BLS) is a level of medical care that is used for individuals with life-threatening illnesses or injuries until they can be given full medical care at a hospital. It can be provided by trained medical personnel, including emergency medical technicians and paramedics, and by qualified bystanders. Vital areas of adult BLS include immediate identification of sudden cardiac arrest and activation of the emergency response system, early performance of high-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and rapid defibrillation, when appropriate. Aim. To assess the awareness of secondary school students regarding BLS in Abha City, Saudi Arabia. Methodology. A descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted targeting all accessible secondary school students in Abha City during the academic years 2018-2019. After explaining the objectives and importance of the research topic, all students in the three grades were invited to complete the study questionnaire. The questionnaire was developed by the researchers after reviewing the literature for related topics and consulting an expert for any additions or modifications. Results. The study included 761 students with ages ranging from 15 to 20 years and a mean age of 17 ± 1 years old. Male students accounted for 53.6% of the participants, and 96.7% of the participants were Saudi. Exactly 31% of the students had had a BLS training course, among which 79.2% had had training that lasted for only one day. Regarding awareness, 65% of the students had heard about BLS, and 44% knew about CPR. Exactly 52% of the students indicated that they should call the ER if there was a case with fainting. A total of 45.3% of the students reported that airway checking was the first step in CPR, and 16.7% reported that the chest compression to oral breathing ratio should be 30 to 2. Conclusions and Recommendations. In conclusion, the study revealed that poor awareness regarding BLS was present among the students. The researchers concluded that less than one-third of the students had BLS training. BLS should be taught, theoretically and practically (with simulations), to middle and high school students as BLS involves relatively simple concepts and methods.

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