Awareness and Preferred Mode of Getting Information on First Aid Management of Avulsed Permanent Teeth: Survey of Nigerian Mothers

Abstract

Objective: To determine the awareness and sources of information on first aid management of avulsed permanent teeth in a group of South-western Nigerian mothers. Material and Methods: An 18-item interviewer-administered questionnaire was used to survey 385 mothers attending the antenatal and immunization clinics on their perception towards dental avulsion, its management, sources, and preferred mode of receiving information on first aid. The effect of all significant factors was inferred at p<0.05. Results: Mothers who had previous information on the first aid management of dental avulsion had significantly higher knowledge (p=0.000). Majority (80.8%) of the mothers did not know that an avulsed permanent tooth could be replanted, though mothers whose children had not experienced dental trauma had significantly higher knowledge (p=0.003). The knowledge of first aid management of avulsed permanent tooth was low, regardless of age, education and employment status of the respondents. Conclusion: There was low knowledge among mothers regarding the first aid measures in the management of avulsed permanent teeth. Their main preference for receiving information was through social media and television. There is a need to increase oral health educational campaigns targeted towards mothers.

Parental Knowledge of Pre-Hospital Management of Avulsed Permanent Tooth in Children at Kath

“…Findings of this study unveiled that a significant majority (92%) of the participants lacked any type of pre-hospital education regarding the management of avulsed teeth. This high percentage is consistent with research conducted by Jain et al [12], Shashikiran et al [14], Loo et al [10], Ningthoujam et al [13], Abdellatif and Hegazy [18], Olatosi et al [16]; [19] in Davangere, India, Bhopal, India, and Imphal, India, respectively. Five of the seven participants who possessed prior education on the subject cited a health professional or dentist as their source.…”

“…This current study revealed that about two-thirds of the participants did not know about the possibility of replantation of an avulsed permanent tooth. This is similar to studies done in Chennai, India [14], Saudi Arabi [15], and Nigeria [16] where a greater percentage of the participants were also not aware of the possibility of replantation of an avulsed tooth. However, this finding contrasts with studies done by Jain et al in 2017 [12], Bhopal, and Ningthouiam [13] in India where a greater percentage of the participants were aware that avulsed permanent tooth could be replanted.…”

“…In contrast, a study in Davangere, India revealed a lack of awareness among parents from both urban and rural areas [14], and a study in Chennai, India showed that a lesser percentage of parents believed in tooth replantation [10]. Similarly, studies in Saudi Arabia by AlGhamdi [15] and Nigeria by Olatosi et al [16] indicated low awareness among parents.…”

“…In Nigeria, preferences for storage media varied, with a low preference for milk, and immediate professional help was the favoured choice [16]…”

Fragilidades De Conhecimento De Pais E Cuidadores Sobre Condutas De Primeiros Socorros Para Crianças

“…Hussain et al 32 Avulsão dentária -Cuidados com o reimplante, armazenamento, quando levar ao serviço de emergência. Habeeb et al 36 Asfixia, afogamento e queimadura -Cuidados com queimaduras e como retirar roupas aderidas. Como realizar as manobras de desengasgo de criança.…”