Oral Health Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Among School Children in Abha-Saudi Arabia

Alshloul, Mohammad N.

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“…A study done among 6-12 year old school children in Riyadh province reported that 55.9% of the children didn't have knowledge regarding periodontal health, and only 2.2% knew about dental floss (Kannan et al, 2020). In Abha, Alshloul (2021) reported that more than 50% of the school children whoparticipated had positive attitudes towards oral hygiene practices, and students who had increased knowledge regarding oral health had better oral hygiene attitudes and practices. Another study in Jeddah reported that females had significantly improved oral hygiene practices and the frequency of dental visits was comparatively more than male students (Farsi et al, 2020).…”

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Oral health and oral hygiene related literacy and behaviors among Saudi school children in Al-Qassim region

Prabhu¹,

Alayed²,

Bhattacharjee³

et al. 2022

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Background: Individual characteristics such as awareness, perspective, and routines significantly influence one's oral health. This survey explored the Saudi school children's knowledge, attitude and behaviors related to oral hygiene in the Al Qassim province. Materials and Methods: A cross sectional study using a pretested online questionnaire was conducted among school children in the Al Qassim region. The first section of the questionnaire recorded students' age and dental history, and experiences were recorded.The second part covered dental hygiene and dental visits. In the third part, students' oral hygiene knowledge was tested. Results: Oral hygiene knowledge was found to be good in 39% of the students, whereas it was found to be significantly higher in those students who brushed frequently or twice a day (p<0.001). About 56.8% of the students reported having some dental problems, and 20.7% mentioned they had never been to the dentist in their lives.Students over the age of 12 years had a significantly higher frequency of dental visits last year (p=0.010). Conclusion: Schools in Saudi Arabia need to begin implementing a comprehensive oral health education program that targets not only the students but also their parents.

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Oral health and oral hygiene related literacy and behaviors among Saudi school children in Al-Qassim region

Prabhu¹,

Alayed²,

Bhattacharjee³

et al. 2022

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“…A Pakistani study conducted among 753 orphan school children reported that 50% of the study population had pulpal involved untreated teeth and also suggested regular visits and initiation of preventive services. Furthermore, recent cross-sectional surveys (40)(41)(42)(43) from Saudi Arabia found that parental oral health literacy is critical to maintaining proper oral hygiene and preventive practices (44). The caries burden will be minimized among the children.…”

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Impact of DMFT, PUFA, DAI, and TDIs on Oral Health-Related Quality of Life (OHRQoL) Among Foundling, Delinquent, and Mainstream School Children: A Prilimenary Study

Alsaif

Alkhadra

AlJameel

2022

Front. Public Health

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ObjectivesTo assess oral health and its implication on oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) among groups of foundling and delinquent children compared to mainstream children in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.Materials and MethodsThis cross-sectional observational study was conducted on children in care houses and mainstream school-going children. The following variables were measured for each group: Demographic data (age, gender); subjective oral health condition; (OHRQoL); clinical oral health condition including the decayed, missing, and filled teeth (DMFT) index; pulpally involved, ulceration, fistula, and abscess (PUFA) index; Dental Aesthetic Index (DAI) for malocclusion, and traumatic dental injuries (TDI).Statistical AnalysisA one-way ANOVA test, Chi-square test, and Pearson correlation coefficient were used.ResultsThe total OHRQoL score was significantly higher for the delinquent compared to the mainstream group. In addition, the DMFT and mean PUFA scores were significantly higher for the delinquent group than the others. The DAI revealed statistical significance in occlusion status within the foundling and delinquent groups, and the prevalence of TDI was significantly higher in the delinquent vs. the mainstream group.ConclusionOral health status appeared to have an association with the OHRQoL among foundling, delinquent, and mainstream children.

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“…In Egypt, a study was done among 408 primary school students to identify their oral hygiene practices and examine their dental status, and it was reported that 68% of students possessed decayed teeth as a result of inappropriate healthy practices such as proper tooth brushing, and it was reported that 68% of students possessed decayed teeth as a result of inappropriate healthy practices such as proper tooth brushing [ 11 ]. Previous studies in Saudi Arabia on this topic revealed variable degrees of knowledge and attitudes toward oral hygiene among school students, but most of them detected unsatisfactory practice [ 2 , 12 ]. Despite several previous studies concluding that secondary school students had poor knowledge and practice as regards oral hygiene [ 5 , 10 , 12 ], no previous studies regarding this important health-related issue were done in the Al-Qunfudah district; therefore, this study has been designed to assess the awareness, perspectives, and practices of secondary school students in Al-Qunfudah district, Saudi Arabia, regarding oral hygiene.…”

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A Cross-Sectional Study on the Knowledge, Attitudes, and Oral Hygiene Practices of Secondary School Students in Al-Qunfudah District, Saudi Arabia

Alkalash,

Alfaqih,

Alkinani

et al. 2023

Cureus

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Background Oral health is closely related to general health awareness and good oral hygiene practices, which makes it an important aspect of general health and well-being. The current study assessed the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of oral hygiene among secondary school students in Al-Qunfudah district, Saudi Arabia. Methods A convenient sample of 383 male and female secondary school students in the Al-Qunfudah district, Saudi Arabia, was included in this descriptive cross-sectional study. The research data were collected from the study sample through a self-administered online survey via WhatsApp and Telegram electronic applications. Finally, the collected data were coded and analyzed through the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 25.0 (SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL) and expressed in frequencies, percentages, mean, and standard deviation. The chi-squared and Fisher's exact tests were applied to assess the relationship between the participants' knowledge and practice scores of oral hygiene and their demographic characteristics. A P-value of less than 0.05 was regarded as significant. Results In this study, female students represented 70% of the sample, and most of them were Saudi (97.0%). Many of them identified the great impact of oral hygiene on overall health (89.2%), and more than two-thirds indicated that brushing their teeth regularly would prevent oral problems (89.2%). Nearly two-thirds of them perceived that dental problems would affect their school attendance; however, 59.1% ignored the important role of schools in maintaining students’ oral hygiene. The poor practice of dental care was observed among students, as 47.5% brush their teeth twice daily and a third replace their brushes every three months. Despite the fact that the majority of the study population had adequate knowledge (44.4%) and a positive attitude (78.6%) toward oral hygiene, only 39.9% could effectively apply it. The knowledge of oral hygiene was significantly better among females (P = 0.005), older students (P = 0.001), those at a higher academic level (P = 0.016), and students from Al-Qunfudah city (P = 0.007). Furthermore, older pupils, those with a higher academic level, and those from Al-Qunfudah city performed better in terms of dental hygiene than their peers (P-value was 0.001 for each). Conclusion Secondary school students generally have adequate awareness levels and positive attitudes toward oral hygiene, but they practice it with remarkably little consistency. Schools should emphasize their crucial roles in enhancing oral health among their students of different education levels through their curriculum and frequent monitoring of students. Persuasive and realistic oral health education initiatives are recommended for schoolchildren and their family members or caregivers, with a particular emphasis on males, younger children, and those living in rural areas.

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Oral Health Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Among School Children in Abha-Saudi Arabia

Cited by 12 publications

References 23 publications

Oral health and oral hygiene related literacy and behaviors among Saudi school children in Al-Qassim region

Oral health and oral hygiene related literacy and behaviors among Saudi school children in Al-Qassim region

Impact of DMFT, PUFA, DAI, and TDIs on Oral Health-Related Quality of Life (OHRQoL) Among Foundling, Delinquent, and Mainstream School Children: A Prilimenary Study

A Cross-Sectional Study on the Knowledge, Attitudes, and Oral Hygiene Practices of Secondary School Students in Al-Qunfudah District, Saudi Arabia

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