Assessment of Oral Hygiene Knowledge, Attitude and Practice among 13-17 Years Old Children

Title: Assessment of Oral Hygiene Knowledge, Attitude and Practice among 13-17 Years Old Children

Authors: R.A.Devishree, Dr Mahesh

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v4i8.33

Abstract

Aim: The aim of the study was to assess the knowledge, attitude and practices of oral hygiene among children.

Objective: The questioner study was conducted to determine the oral health related knowledge, attitude, and practices based on the gender and age among 13-17 years old children.

Material And Method: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted in children attending outpatient clinic in Saveetha Dental College and Hospital.The survey is done in 200 children under the age group of 13-17 years. Pre-tested structured closed-ended questionnaire, comprising of multiple choice questions, was self-administered to assess their knowledge, attitude, and practices toward oral hygiene. On the basis of the responses received through questionnaires, the data obtained were analysed by using statistical data.

Conclusion: This study presented a inclusive overview of oral health-related knowledge, attitude, and practices among 13-17 years old children's who were reported to dental clinic. The knowledge about the oral hygiene was acceptable . Knowledge about dental floss and practice of oral hygiene was inadequate.

Keyword: oral hygiene,discolouration,attitude,fluoride, plaque,calculus.

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Corresponding Author

R.A.Devishree

Saveetha Dental College

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