Global Oral Health Issues - Panorama Among Dental Students In ShimlaHimachal Pradesh- India
Journal Title: Indian Journal of Dental Advancements - Year 2016, Vol 8, Issue 2
Abstract
Objectives: The objectives of the study were to investigate the perspective of dental students about the global oral health issues in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh- India. Methods: A cross sectional questionnaire study was conducted among the dental students in the H.P Government Dental College, Shimla, India. A modified oral health information questionnaire (GOHIQ) consisting of 15 close-ended items was used for data collection from 3rd year, 4rth year and internship students. The data was analysed by SPSS package 16. Results: The response rate of the study was 94.7%. About 82% of the students reported that they were not aware about global oral health status. 92.3% percent of surveyed students stated that they would consider volunteering their dental skills. Only 9.8% of the surveyed students were able to identify that basic package of oral health care was created by World Health Organization. None of the surveyed students could correctly answer the question about "the three components of BPOC" as OUT, AFT, and ART. When asked for need on global oral health course 96.7% of the surveyed students reported the need for global oral health course. Conclusion: The findings of this study indicate a gap between the knowledge of students on global oral health issues and need for global oral health course among dental students in Shimla- India.
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Shailee Fotedar
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