Impact of Demographic Factors on Oral Health Knowledge and Attitude of patients with Type II Diabetesmellitus Visiting A THQ Hospital in Punjab, Pakistan

Abstract

Aim:Patients suffering from Diabetes Mellitus havea largerpossibilityofdeveloping oral diseases furthermore; those who have uncontrolled and long-duration of Diabetes Mellitusare also at a greater risk for acquiringperiodontaldisorders. The present study intended to investigate the association of oral fitness knowledge and attitude with different demographic factorsin patients with Type II Diabetes Mellitus visiting a secondary care provincial hospitalin Sargodha, Pakistan. Methods: The present study was a cross-sectional study piloted at a secondary care provincial hospital in District Sargodha which comprised 180 patients suffering from Type II Diabetes Mellitus.Information was collected using a systematized questionnaire which was handed out to study participants visiting the outpatient department of the hospital. Results:Oral health knowledge of the study participants were cross-tabulated with socio-economic and demographic factors and a significant association was seen with gender(P≤0.001), educational status(P≤0.0001), monthly income(P≤0.002), and marital status(P≤0.001). In the present study, 26% of males and 18% of females had adequate knowledge regarding oral health. Advanced levels of learningand income also transpiredto have a strong association with oral health awarenessand attitude(P≤0.01). Conclusions: Results of the present study suggest that oral well-being knowledge and attitude among patients with Type II Diabetes Mellitus were strongly associated in conjunction withgender, higher levels of education, and income. Based on these outcomes, communal-oriented oral well-being campaigns are indispensable to navigating the standard of living of patients with Type II Diabetes Mellitus. Keywords: Dental, Diabetes Mellitus, Knowledge, Oral Health, Oral complications, Type II Diabetes Mellitus.

Awareness Regarding Usage of Interdental Aids and their Role in Oral Hygiene among Medical Undergraduates in District Sheikhupura, Pakistan-A Questionnaire-Based Study

“…Information regarding oral hygiene maintenance is fundamental in promoting self-prevention as one of the leading causes of gingivitis and periodontitis is plaque. [15][16] It has been reported that flossing in addition to tooth brushing is imperative in controlling the amount of dental plaque. 15 Therefore, the present study was planned to raise awareness regarding the usage of interdental aids in conjunction with tooth brushing among the medical students of district Sheikhupura.…”

Analysis of Dynamic Postural Stability through Y-Balance Test among Patients with Type-II Diabetes Mellitus: An Observational Study

“…The estimated prevalence of diabetes mellitus in Pakistan is 9.8% which is impacted by 10% of males and 9.7% of females. [5][6][7] The worldwide prevalence of diabetic neuropathy is 21.3% -34.5% while the male-female ratio is 1:1.1 which in other words implies that diabetes is further predominant in females (54%) than in males (46%). 8 In patients with Type-II diabetes mellitus due to decreased sensory function of the foot and ankle, a decline in the static and dynamic postural stability performance is noticed.…”