Knowledge, Attitude and Oral Hygiene Practices among Medical Practitioners in Delta State, Nigeria

Etetafia, Mabel O.; Anibor, Ese; Ojigho-Jaiyeoba, Efe J.; Obaroefe, Martins

doi:10.4236/ojapps.2018.812046

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“…In terms of the practice of oral hygiene, the current study revealed that a significant majority of the respondents, specifically 130 (55.8%) respondents, demonstrated a commendable level of oral hygiene practices. In comparison, this finding aligns with prior studies conducted in Nepal, India and Nigeria [30][31][32][33], suggesting a consistent trend of positive oral hygiene behaviours among participants across these diverse regions. The convergence of results emphasizes the universal significance of oral health awareness and education in fostering good oral care habits on a global scale.On the contrary, the current study contradicts the findings from research conducted in Malaysia, Saudi Arabia and southern Ethiopia [21,28,34], which reported poor oral hygiene practices among their respondents.…”

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Oral health knowledge, practice and associated factors among Junior High School students of Koforidua, Ghana: a cross-sectional study

Opoku,

Salu,

Azornu

et al. 2024

BMC Oral Health

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Background Oral disease poses a significant public health burden for many countries and affects individuals throughout their lifetime, causing pain, disfigurement, impairment of function and reduced quality of life. Among children and adolescents globally, there is a recognized trend of poor oral hygiene, attributed to the accumulation of plaque and calculus deposits that increase with age. This study assessed the knowledge, practice and factors associated with the practice of oral hygiene among Junior High School students (JHS) in Koforidua, in the Eastern Region of Ghana. Methods A school-based cross-sectional study design was conducted among 233 JHS students in Koforidua township using a multistage sampling technique. Descriptive and inferential statistics, including frequency, percentage, and Pearson’s Chi-square test, were conducted. The results were interpreted using tables and graphs. Results Findings from the study revealed that more than half 126 (54.1%) of the respondents had a good level of knowledge of oral hygiene. The majority 130 (55.8%) of them also had good oral hygiene practice. The findings further indicated that a significant relationship was found between the class or education level of students and good oral hygiene practice (χ2 = 17.36, p < 0.001). Conclusion Overall, the current study found that over half of the JHS students had good knowledge as well as practice of oral hygiene. This reinforces the significance of oral health education and awareness campaigns, especially in school settings, to improve knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours related to oral hygiene. The study however found only class or education level of students to be statistically associated with the practice of oral hygiene. While other variables did not reach statistical significance, our research serves as a starting point for further investigation and exploration of the various factors that may contribute to oral hygiene practices.

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Oral health knowledge, practice and associated factors among Junior High School students of Koforidua, Ghana: a cross-sectional study

Opoku,

Salu,

Azornu

et al. 2024

BMC Oral Health

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The Study of the Cleaning Effect of the Spray for the Prevention of Caries «dentabalance®» Synbiotic Complex Including Lysate From Streptococcus Thermophilus and Prebiotics as an Intermediate Means of Oral Hygiene

Ulitovskiy,

Sadovski,

Kalinina

et al. 2023

Actual Problems in Dentistry

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Background. The problem of controlling the formation and development of dental plaque as a risk factor for the development of dental diseases is leading in preventing a decrease in the level of oral hygiene. In this regard, it remains relevant to study the preventive effects of liquid oral hygiene products with an anti-carious effect. Spray for the prevention of caries «DentaBalance®» synbiotic complex including lysate from Streptococcus Thermophilus and prebiotics, plant extracts that prevent the adhesion of bacteria to the surface of the teeth. At the same time, the metabolism of microorganisms that form plaque is disrupted, leading to their death, and the amount of acids produced by bacteria is also reduced, which increases the level of dental health. Material and methods. In the conditions of the clinic, a spray for the prevention of caries was tested in order to determine its cleansing effect as an intermediate oral hygiene product used during the day. The spray for the prevention of caries «DentaBalance®» synbiotic complex was used by probants independently 2 times a day for 30 days for intermediate use during the day. Repeated examinations were carried out every two weeks, for 4 weeks. The control of the cleansing effect of the intermediate liquid oral hygiene product was carried out for 30 days. The assessment was carried out according to the Green-Vermillion index using indicators of dental deposits. Results. Based on the results of the study, the cleansing effect according to the Green - Vermillion index was established in persons who used the spray for the prevention of caries «DentaBalance®» synbiotic complex during the day, by the end of 4 weeks was 50.66 ± 0.51. The data obtained were confirmed by statistical processing of the results of the study. Conclusion. It has been established that the spray for the prevention of caries «DentaBalance®» synbiotic complex has a pronounced cleansing effect when used during the day, which is confirmed by its cleansing effectiveness. Batch spraying of liquid hygiene products in the dosage form of the spray effectively delivers microparticles with their active components, and also ensures its mobility in use.

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Survival of Preventive Knowledge as a Factor of Dental Health in the Population

Ulitovskiy¹,

Kalinina²,

Soloveva³

et al. 2023

Themed Collection of Papers From Foreign International Scientific Conference « Science in the Era of Challenges and Global Chan

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Knowledge, Attitude and Oral Hygiene Practices among Medical Practitioners in Delta State, Nigeria

Cited by 3 publications

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Oral health knowledge, practice and associated factors among Junior High School students of Koforidua, Ghana: a cross-sectional study

Oral health knowledge, practice and associated factors among Junior High School students of Koforidua, Ghana: a cross-sectional study

The Study of the Cleaning Effect of the Spray for the Prevention of Caries «dentabalance®» Synbiotic Complex Including Lysate From Streptococcus Thermophilus and Prebiotics as an Intermediate Means of Oral Hygiene

Survival of Preventive Knowledge as a Factor of Dental Health in the Population

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