Perception of Oral Health and Practices among Children Residing in Orphanages in Bengaluru.
Oral health
orphans
perception
practices
Journal
Journal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences
ISSN: 0976-4879
Titre abrégé: J Pharm Bioallied Sci
Pays: India
ID NLM: 101537209
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
Jul 2022
Jul 2022
Historique:
received:
30
11
2021
revised:
09
12
2021
accepted:
27
12
2021
entrez:
16
9
2022
pubmed:
17
9
2022
medline:
17
9
2022
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
Children residing in orphanages often have accumulated oral health needs as they are unaware of the importance of maintaining good oral hygiene. Due to financial constraints, the provision of oral health care is often neglected. This study attempts to assess the perception of oral health and practices among children residing in orphanages in Bengaluru. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 269 inmates, which assessed their perception and practices concerning oral health. The self-assessment and practices of the study participants varied significantly. The proportion of substance abuse was very low, and the oral hygiene practices of the majority of participants were good. Interventions need to be undertaken to improve and reinforce oral health awareness among the study participants.
Sections du résumé
Background
UNASSIGNED
Children residing in orphanages often have accumulated oral health needs as they are unaware of the importance of maintaining good oral hygiene. Due to financial constraints, the provision of oral health care is often neglected.
Aims and Objectives
UNASSIGNED
This study attempts to assess the perception of oral health and practices among children residing in orphanages in Bengaluru.
Materials and Methods
UNASSIGNED
A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 269 inmates, which assessed their perception and practices concerning oral health.
Results
UNASSIGNED
The self-assessment and practices of the study participants varied significantly. The proportion of substance abuse was very low, and the oral hygiene practices of the majority of participants were good.
Conclusion
UNASSIGNED
Interventions need to be undertaken to improve and reinforce oral health awareness among the study participants.
Identifiants
pubmed: 36110653
doi: 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_751_21
pii: JPBS-14-420
pmc: PMC9469308
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Pagination
S420-S423Informations de copyright
Copyright: © 2022 Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences.
Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts
There are no conflicts of interest.
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