A Survey on Chennai Population on Awareness and Practice on Importance of Oral Hygiene in Present Covid-19 Situation

Maheshwaran, Bipin; Ramesh, Sindhu; Kavitha, S

doi:10.31782/ijcrr.2020.sp07

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“…Twenty questions on the survey were intended to gauge respondents' attitudes towards and awareness of oral hygiene in the current COVID context.The findings revealed that while [81%] of the research population believed dental care is more important than other medical treatments, [50.8%] of this particular age group felt oral hygiene was just as important as general measures. These findings are consistent with the current research (Maheshwaran et al, 2020).…”

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Attitude, Knowledge and Practice Towards Oral Hygiene Among Dental Students and Associated Groups of Institution During COVID-19

Pasupuleti,

et al. 2023

International Journal of Disabilities Sports and Health Sciences

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Objective: Knowledge regarding oral health is an important component that improves the oral health and the overall health of an individual. Knowledge and creating awareness about the oral hygiene practices is the prime concern of Indian dental health profession. The purpose of the study is to know about the attitude, knowledge, awareness and maintenance of oral health among the dental students and associated members in the present COVID situation. Methodology: A total of 460 dental students and 46 associated groups of VDC participated in this cross-sectional survey. Questionnaire of 12 Questions on attitude, knowledge & awareness regarding oral health & COVID-19prepared and distributed to obtain information from the participants through Google forms. Results: Both the student’s population and associated group members of the institute are aware, knowledgeable and showed responsible attitude towards oral hygiene and its importance during pandemic. The lowest and highest percentage of participants responded to the survey were associate members of the dental institute (75%) and 1st and 4th year students of dental institute (90%). Conclusion: The strict infection control protocols and orientation programs about the importance of oral hygiene during COVID-19 followed in the institution helped all the students and associated groups to be safer, healthier and responsible.

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Attitude, Knowledge and Practice Towards Oral Hygiene Among Dental Students and Associated Groups of Institution During COVID-19

Pasupuleti,

et al. 2023

International Journal of Disabilities Sports and Health Sciences

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A Survey on Chennai Population on Awareness and Practice on Importance of Oral Hygiene in Present Covid-19 Situation

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Attitude, Knowledge and Practice Towards Oral Hygiene Among Dental Students and Associated Groups of Institution During COVID-19

Attitude, Knowledge and Practice Towards Oral Hygiene Among Dental Students and Associated Groups of Institution During COVID-19

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