Knowledge and Attitudes Regarding Oral Hygiene among Urban Slum Dwellers in Pakistan
Journal Title: International Journal of Contemporary Medical Research - Year 2018, Vol 5, Issue 8
Abstract
Introduction: Oral hygiene education and practice at an early age is one of the essential determinant of individual’s health state later in life as well. Dental health issues are much prevalent in urban slum dwellers. The aim of this present study was to assess the knowledge and attitudes about oral hygiene practice among urban slum dwellers in Islamabad, Pakistan. Material and Methods: This cross sectional study was comprised of 200 urban slums age ranging from 20 till 50 years. They were interviewed by trained staff. The participants were from Islamabad, Pakistan. Data consisted of oral hygiene questions and attitudes of population towards it. Results: Study participants were assessed for having knowledge about oral health and there were 167 (83.5%) respondents agreed that they had knowledge about oral health and 33(16.5%) agreed that they don’t know about oral health. 182 (93.5%) respondents had knowledge about methods of cleaning teeth and 18 (96.5%) had no knowledge in this regard. Conclusion: Study findings depicted that the need for more oral hygiene is essential. School education can provide objective guide for the development of comprehensive oral hygiene regimen. Awareness should be spread regarding dental hygiene and its importance. People should visit dentist after every six months for their oral checkup. Furthermore, dental surgeons should devote some of their precious time to establish free dental camps.
Authors and Affiliations
Rohina Ali, Rashid Ahmad, Hafiz Syed Imran Ul Haq, Rabia Sannam Khan, Ammar Ahmed Siddiqui
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