scholarly journals Prevalence and Correlates of Poor Oral Hygiene among School-Going Students in Mongolia

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 12
Author(s):  
Javzan Badarch ◽  
Suvd Batbaatar ◽  
Edit Paulik
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Fast Food ◽  
Vegetable Intake ◽  
Soft Drink ◽  
Health Promotion Program ◽  
Second Hand Smoke ◽  
Oral Diseases ◽  
Poor Oral Hygiene ◽  
Oral Health Promotion

Brushing at least twice a day is one of the most effective methods for the prevention of dental caries and oral diseases. The aim of the present study was to determine the prevalence and correlates of poor oral hygiene in Mongolian school-going students. A secondary analysis of nationally representative data from the 2013 Mongolian Global School-based Health Survey (GSHS) was performed. In the survey, a questionnaire was completed by 5393 students aged 12–16 years old. The prevalence of poor oral hygiene and its association with some independent variables were analyzed by frequency distribution, chi-squared test, and logistic regression. The overall prevalence of poor oral hygiene was 33%. In the multivariate analysis, male students, inadequate fruit and vegetable intake, parents’ smoking, being exposed to second-hand smoke, poor parental supervision and connectedness, physical inactivity, and sedentary behavior were significantly associated with poor oral hygiene. Meanwhile, students who ate fast food and drank carbonated soft drink were found to be less likely to be poor tooth-brushers in 2013. Various determinants were identified in connection with poor oral hygiene. Based on these findings, it is recommended that an oral health promotion program should be combined with general health promotion and lifestyle intervention programs for this target population.

scholarly journals Effect of an Oral Health Promotion Program Including Supervised Toothbrushing on 6- to 7-Year-Old Schoolchildren: A Randomized Controlled Trial

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Azadeh Babaei ◽  
Afsaneh Pakdaman ◽  
Hossein Hessari
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Health Promotion Program ◽  
Test Evaluation ◽  
Oral Health Promotion ◽  
Promotion Program ◽  
Post Test ◽  
The Impact

Objectives: The purpose was to evaluate the impact of an oral health promotion program including supervised toothbrushing and educational packages for parents on parent’s knowledge and oral health status of 6- to 7-year-old schoolchildren. Materials and Methods: A multi-stage cluster random sampling method was applied, and schools were allocated to intervention and control groups. After ethical clearance and baseline evaluation, an intervention package consisting of supervised toothbrushing at the school setting, an educational package for parents, and a home package containing toothbrush and fluoridated toothpaste (1000 parts-per-million) were delivered. A post-intervention evaluation was performed after one month on parents’ oral health knowledge and oral hygiene of children using the Oral Hygiene Index Simplified (OHI-S). Schools were considered as a unit of randomization, and a generalized estimating equation (GEE) analysis was performed to apply the cluster effect. Descriptive and analytical analyses were performed using SPSS 22 software. Results: Overall, 701 subjects were re-examined (response rate of 95%). At the one-month follow-up, being in the intervention group (P<0.001, B=-0.028, 95% confidence interval (CI)=-0.33, -0.23) and having higher socioeconomic status [P=0.01, B=-0.12, 95% CI=-0.22, -0.03) were significantly associated with improved oral hygiene status. In the post-test evaluation, parents’ knowledge improvement score regarding oral health in the intervention group was not statistically different from that of the controls (0.51 vs. 0.23). However, the ∆OHI-S improved in the post-test evaluation (-0.27±0.02 vs. 0.02±0.02; P<0.001). Conclusion: Children showed improved oral hygiene status, as measured by the OHI-S, after the program consisting of supervised toothbrushing.

scholarly journals Oral health related knowledge, attitude, and practice among school children of Jyamrung, Nepal

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
A Shakya ◽  
M Shrestha ◽  
A Srivastav ◽  
B Kayastha
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
School Children ◽  
Care Program ◽  
Health Promotion Program ◽  
Base Line ◽  
Oral Diseases ◽  
Oral Health Promotion ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Health Related

Oral diseases are common in school children of underprivileged region of developing countries. The community-based oral health promotion approach, using schools as a platform, is a way to tackle the oral health problems of community with limited human and financial resources. A base-line study was conducted in a school of Jyamrung so as to evaluate oral health related knowledge, attitude and practices among schoolchildren, based on which an oral health promotion program will be developed for the school. A descriptive study was conducted among all the students of the school. Oral heath related information of the students was collected using DMFT (Decayed Missing Filled Teeth) index and a questionnaire. A total of 88 children with age ranging from 6 to 16 years took part in the study. A total of 61% of the children had dental caries. Mean DMFT of the schoolchildren was 1.78 (SD 2.04). The Filled component score was 0. Children with the experience of tooth pain the previous year was 36.5% for 6-11 years of age, and 58.3% for 12-16 years of age. None of them had received any form of treatment following the pain. Only 4 children have dental consultation. Almost 92% of them have never received oral health education in their school. A comprehensive oral health care program is required to address the present oral health needs of the schoolchildren. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jcmc.v4i3.11930Journal of Chitwan Medical College 2014; 4(3): 1-4 

scholarly journals Impact of a novel oral health promotion program on routine oral hygiene among socioeconomically disadvantaged smokers: results from a randomized semi-pragmatic trial

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 469-477
Author(s):  
Jennifer B McClure ◽  
Melissa L Anderson ◽  
Chloe Krakauer ◽  
Paula Blasi ◽  
Terry Bush ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Oral Disease ◽  
Health Promotion Program ◽  
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged ◽  
Oral Health Promotion ◽  
Promotion Program

Abstract Smokers are at high risk of oral disease and report sub-optimal oral hygiene. Improving smokers’ oral hygiene could reduce their future disease risk. The purpose of this study is to assess the effects of a novel, multi-modal oral health promotion program (Oral Health 4 Life; OH4L) targeted to socioeconomically disadvantaged smokers and delivered through state-funded tobacco quitlines. Smokers (n = 718) were randomized to standard quitline care or standard care plus OH4L. OH4L recipients received a comprehensive behavioral intervention and were advised of the benefits of routine oral hygiene, encouraged to brush and floss daily (for better oral health and to manage cigarette cravings), and provided a toothbrush and floss. Participants were followed for 6 months to assess the intervention effects on routine oral hygiene (brushing and flossing) and changes in motivation and self-efficacy. Data were collected between 2015 and 2017. At 2-month follow-up, OH4L participants were more likely to meet the American Dental Association (ADA) recommendations for brushing twice daily (adjusted RR = 1.15 [1.04, 1.27], p = .006), flossing daily (adjusted RR = 1.20 [1.03, 1.39], p = .02), and for both brushing and flossing (adjusted RR = 1.33 [1.10, 1.61], p = .003). Daily flossing was more likely at 6-month follow-up (adjusted RR = 1.21 [1.04, 1.42], p = .02) among OH4L participants. The change in self-efficacy and motivation for daily flossing from baseline to 2 months was significantly greater among OH4L participants and mediated the intervention effect on flossing at 6 months. Integrating oral hygiene promotion with standard tobacco quitline services improved oral health self-care.

scholarly journals An Effectiveness of Oral Health Promotion Program on 12 Year old School Going Children of South Indian Children

2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 55-59
Author(s):  
KK Shashibhushan ◽  
P. Poornima ◽  
Sathyaki Arora
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Health Promotion Program ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Oral Health Promotion ◽  
Indian Children ◽  
Promotion Program ◽  
South Indian ◽  
Lecture Method

Abstract Background and Objectives Dental care is the most common unmet health care need of children in India. The study was undertaken to test lecture method for providing oral health education to 12 year old school going children. Methods A sample size of 200 was selected randomly from 6 different schools of Davangere district. Students who were of chronological age of 12 year from the selected schools were included in the study. Before giving lecture aid, the study group IS assessed about their self-implemented oral hygiene practices through questionnaire. The study groups were assessed immediately and 6 months after given lecture aid through a questionnaire which was designed to evaluate the knowledge, attitude, and practices of 12 year old school children regarding their oral health. The data thus collected was tabulated, assessed and statistically analyzed using student paired T-test and McNemar test. Results There was statistically significant (P<0.001) improvement in the knowledge and behavior regarding oral health amongst study group with the overall improvement in correct answers. There was a significant reduction (P<0.001) in the memory among the study group after 6 months of oral hygiene instruction. Interpretation and Conclusion The lecture method was effective in improving oral hygiene attitudes and skills. After 6 months, there was a significant reduction in memory gained after interventional program which dictates the need for regular reinforcement of educational and motivational programs. How to cite this article Poornima P., Arora S, Neena IE, Shashibhushan KK, Nagaveni NB. An Effectiveness of Oral Health Promotion Program on 12 Year old School Going Children of South Indian Children. CODS J Dent 2015;7:55-59.

scholarly journals Implementation and dissemination of the Sikh American Families Oral Health Promotion Program

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 435-443 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary E. Northridge ◽  
Rucha Kavathe ◽  
Jennifer Zanowiak ◽  
Laura Wyatt ◽  
Hardayal Singh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Promotion Program ◽  
Oral Health Promotion ◽  
Promotion Program ◽  
Implementation And Dissemination ◽  
American Families

scholarly journals Oral health promotion at Esperanza neighborhood, Corrientes

2021 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 35-39
Author(s):  
AJ Encina-Tutuy ◽  
◽  
SE Martínez ◽  
CE Barrios ◽  
MS Dho ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Feeding Habits ◽  
Oral Health Promotion ◽  
National University ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The University

The subject Preventive Clinical Practice I of the Faculty of Dentistry of the National University of the Northeast developed the university extension project "Oral health Promotion atEsperanza neighborhood, Corrientes".The activities were donein the "Virgen de Itaty" primary school. Oral hygiene and healthy feeding habits were promoted, as well as providing dental servicesin field conditions to 63 students.The results obtained lead to the realization of new Promotion and Health Education activities, providing knowledge and tools in favor of the society.

504 EVALUATION OF AN ORAL HEALTH PROMOTION PROGRAM IN A REMOTE FIRST NATIONS COMMUNITY

2005 ◽  
Vol 53 (1) ◽  
pp. S166.3-S166
Author(s):  
J. Ho ◽  
Y. H. Lai ◽  
D. Benton ◽  
D. Duffy ◽  
R. Harrison ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
First Nations ◽  
Health Promotion Program ◽  
Oral Health Promotion ◽  
Promotion Program ◽  
Nations Community

scholarly journals Prevalence and associated factors of psychological distress among a national sample of in-school adolescents in Morocco

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Supa Pengpid ◽  
Karl Peltzer
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Fast Food ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Vegetable Intake ◽  
Control Strategies ◽  
Soft Drink ◽  
National Sample ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Nationally Representative ◽  
Adjusted Logistic Regression

Abstract Background The goal of the study was to estimate the prevalence and correlates of psychological distress among adolescent school children in Morocco. Methods Nationally representative cross-sectional data were analysed from 6745 adolescents (15 years median age) that responded to questions on a two-item measure of psychological distress from “2016 Morocco Global School-Based Student Health Survey (GSHS).” Results The prevalence of psychological distress was 23.3, 18.0% among males and 29.2% among females. In adjusted logistic regression analysis, female sex, older age, bullying victimization, infrequently physically attacked, frequent participation in physical fights, having no close friends, frequent experience of hunger, parental emotional neglect, parental disrespect of privacy, school truancy, sedentary behaviour and having sustained a single or multiple serious injuries (past year) were associated with psychological distress. In addition, in unadjusted analysis, low peer support, parents never check homework, exposure to passive smoking, substance use (current tobacco use, current cannabis use and ever used amphetamine), frequent soft drink and frequent fast food consumption were positively and fruit and vegetable intake was negatively associated with psychological distress. Conclusion Almost one in four students reported psychological distress and several associated factors were identified which can aid prevention and control strategies.

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