Oral Hygiene Awareness and Health Behavior
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Awareness about oral hygiene is essential because many people underestimate the importance of dental care in maintaining overall health. A good understanding of oral hygiene practices helps prevent oral diseases, enhances self-confidence by improving appearance, and supports overall health by reduc...
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Oral Hygiene Awareness
and Health Behavior
A Cross-sectional Study
Y WN
and Health Behavior
A Cross-sectional Study
Y WN
ORAL HEALTH IN RURAL INDIA
« Oral health awareness is lower in rural areas.
« More than 70% of India’s population lives in rural
areas.
« There is a need for more education on oral health in
rural regions.
« Oral health awareness is lower in rural areas.
« More than 70% of India’s population lives in rural
areas.
« There is a need for more education on oral health in
rural regions.
STUDY OVERVIEW
« A cross-sectional study was conducted.
+ Total participants: 1,110 patients seeking dental care
« Study focused on both urban and rural populations.
« A convenient sampling technique was used to
collect data.
« A cross-sectional study was conducted.
+ Total participants: 1,110 patients seeking dental care
« Study focused on both urban and rural populations.
« A convenient sampling technique was used to
collect data.
STUDY QUESTIONNAIRE
« The questionnaire had 10 items focused on oral
hygiene knowledge.
« Written in English and Punjabi.
« Patients were assisted by a dental hygienist for
ease of completion.
« The questionnaire had 10 items focused on oral
hygiene knowledge.
« Written in English and Punjabi.
« Patients were assisted by a dental hygienist for
ease of completion.
DATA COLLECTION
« Questionnaires were given to patients while waiting
for their appointments.
« Patients were monitored to ensure they understood and
completed the questionnaire correctly.
« 10 minutes were allotted for filling out the form
« Questionnaires were given to patients while waiting
for their appointments.
« Patients were monitored to ensure they understood and
completed the questionnaire correctly.
« 10 minutes were allotted for filling out the form
RESULTS AND ANALYSIS
« Data were transferred to Microsoft Excel.
« Analysis was done using SPSS software.
« Statistical significance was considered at P < 0.05.
« Data were transferred to Microsoft Excel.
« Analysis was done using SPSS software.
« Statistical significance was considered at P < 0.05.
KEY FINDING
» Even literate patients lacked proper oral health awareness.
« Majority were unaware that oral health affects
systemic health.
« Indicates the need for better public awareness on dental
care
» Even literate patients lacked proper oral health awareness.
« Majority were unaware that oral health affects
systemic health.
« Indicates the need for better public awareness on dental
care
CONCLUSION
« There's a need to spread oral health education.
« Awareness should start early in life.
« Programs should be integrated with general health
education for a healthier society.
« There's a need to spread oral health education.
« Awareness should start early in life.
« Programs should be integrated with general health
education for a healthier society.
RECOMMENDATIONS
« Implement outreach programs to educate both urban
and rural populations.
« Dentists should actively promote proper oral
hygiene practices.
« Public health campaigns should emphasize the
connection between oral health and overall well-
being.
« Implement outreach programs to educate both urban
and rural populations.
« Dentists should actively promote proper oral
hygiene practices.
« Public health campaigns should emphasize the
connection between oral health and overall well-
being.
THANK YOU!!!
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