Awareness Regarding Periodontal Health Among Diabetic Patients
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Research Professionals - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 1
Abstract
Background: Diabetes is a metabolic disorder which affects multiple organs and systems of body including oral tissue if not treated. Diabetic patients have increased in number over time the probable reason could be the changing life style, dietary habits etc. oral care is very important in diabetic patients. Aim: To assess the knowledge, perception, awareness regarding periodontal health status among diabetic patients. Method: A Self-reported questionnaires on knowledge regarding periodontal health status were distributed among the participants and collected back. The samples were selected using stratified random sampling method. Study population consisted of 200 participants aged above 18 years. Inclusion criteria included diabetic patients. Prevalence of caries among participants was also recorded. Collected data was analyzed using SPSS package version 17. Results: The overall knowledge on periodontal disease was found less among diabetic patients. 87.5% patients reported they brush daily. Majority of patients said they don’t know about any gingival/periodontal disease. 67% samples brushed their teeth once daily. Conclusion: Most of the diabetic patients are unaware about the importance of oral hygiene. Patients should be monitored regularly and explained about the various oral hygiene aids. Health care providers should take an effort on importance of periodontal health status in diabetic Patients.
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Manan Vyas
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- DOI 10.21276/ijmrp.2018.4.1.123
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