Factors associated with a positive willingness to practise oral health care in the future amongst oral healthcare and nursing students

2018 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. e634-e643 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Haresaku ◽  
M. Monji ◽  
M. Miyoshi ◽  
K. Kubota ◽  
M. Kuroki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Oral Health Care ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
The Future

Oral health care awareness among nursing students in an Indian school and #8211; an experimental study

2013 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 266 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sunila Sangappa ◽  
Nandlal Bhojraj ◽  
Brinda Godhi ◽  
Thippeswamy Manjunathappa
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Experimental Study ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Oral Health Care ◽  
Indian School

scholarly journals Oral health care, COVID-19 and challenges

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 130-136
Author(s):  
Rhythm Bains ◽  
Vivek Kumar Bains
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Oral Health Care ◽  
Cross Contamination ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Dental Procedures ◽  
The Future ◽  
Dental Profession ◽  
And Control

Oral health-care providers are at risk of transmitting and contracting COVID-19 mainly because of the proximity of the care provider to the patient’s oropharyngeal region, exposure to saliva and blood, a lot of aerosol-generating procedures involved, and a fear of cross-contamination among patients. The role and challenges of disinfection, sterilization and control of nosocomial infection have increased in the present era when new pathogens are emerging and older have developed resistance against antimicrobials. Prevention of oral health problems, timely check-ups, and prophylactic dental therapies may be one way of reducing the need for dental procedures. This paper intends to highlight the clinical, practical and economic impact COVID-19 is imposing on the oral health-care sector and the challenges that need to be answered in the future. Brainstorming and research are required to find out affordable, yet effective alternatives to sustain dental profession in the present as well as the future.

scholarly journals Factors Associated With Parents’ Perceptions of Their Infants’ Oral Health Care

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 180-187 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeanette M. Daly ◽  
Steven M. Levy ◽  
Yinghui Xu ◽  
Richard D. Jackson ◽  
George J. Eckert ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Oral Health Care ◽  
Good Care ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Medical Health ◽  
Taking Care

Introduction: Parents have an important role ensuring their infants receive oral and medical health care. Their decisions affect the well-being of their children. Methods: This study used data collected from a longitudinal, prospective study with the aim of developing and validating a caries risk assessment tool. The objectives of this study are to ( a) compare parents’ perceptions of how well they do in taking care of the infants’ teeth and/or gums versus how well they do in taking care of the infants’ medical health and ( b) determine factors associated with parental perceptions of how well they do in taking care of the infants’ teeth and/or gums. Results: A total of 1323 parent/infant pairs were enrolled in the study at Duke University, Indiana University, and the University of Iowa. Through a survey, 283 (21%) of the parents perceived they did an excellent job of both taking care of both the infant’s oral and medical health, while 861 (65%) perceived the care of their infant’s medical health was better than their care of the teeth and/or gums. In the multivariable model, parents who perceived they provided excellent/very good/good care for the infants’ teeth and/or gums were more likely to brush the infant’s teeth daily, use toothpaste daily, clean inside the infant’s mouth and/or gums daily, and not let the infant have something other than water after brushing and prior to bedtime. Also, those with infants having Medicaid or State Insurance, parents not eating sugary snacks frequently, and parents getting dental checkups at least annually were likely to perceive that they provided excellent/very good/good care for their infant’s teeth and/or gums. Conclusions: Parents who provide good infant oral health care are more likely to perceive they provide good care and more likely to have better personal dental health behaviors. This agrees with previous studies concerning older children.

Willingness of Future Nursing Workforce to Report for Duty During an Avian Influenza Pandemic

2015 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 266-275 ◽  
Author(s):  
Merav Ben Natan ◽  
Shirley Zilberstein ◽  
Diana Alaev
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Avian Influenza ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Influenza Pandemic ◽  
Nursing Workforce ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Avian Flu ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
The Future

Nursing students are the future nursing workforce. Exploring factors associated with nursing students’ willingness to report for duty during an avian influenza (flu) pandemic, might help nurse managers develop strategies in advance for efficient management of personnel during a pandemic of avian flu.Aim: To examine the factors associated with the willingness of future nursing workforce to report for duty during an avian flu pandemic, using the theory of self-efficacy. Methods: The study employed a cross-sectional quantitative correlational design. A convenience sample of 200 Israeli nursing students completed a questionnaire based on the theory and the literature review. Results: Approximately one-half (49%) of the students intended to report for duty during an avian flu pandemic in the future. Perceived self-efficacy and working conditions were found associated with this willingness. Male students and students from the Arab Muslim sector were more willing to report for duty during a pandemic than female students or students from the Jewish sector. Discussion: These finding may have implications for disaster planning and staffing management in health care settings during an avian flu pandemic, with the aim to ensure optimal nursing care and an efficient functioning of the entire health care system.

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