Dental health attitude in Indian society

Singh, Pritma; Bey, Afshan; Gupta, Neha

doi:10.4103/2231-0762.122444

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“…On the other hand, low resource populations can access public services, yet they rarely are able to attend because of time restrictions when they have informal jobs or previous failed treatment experiences. Additionally, these public health services facilities often offer limited and low-quality services [23–26].…”

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Use of oral health care services in Peru: trends of socio-economic inequalities before and after the implementation of Universal Health Assurance

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Background Oral health inequalities are profound worldwide. Despite major improvements in oral health, inequalities exist for many racial and ethnic groups, by socioeconomic status, gender, age, and geographic location. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate trends of socio-economic inequalities in access to oral health services in Peru before and after the implementation of Universal Health Assurance (AUS). Methods Analytical cross-sectional study based on the National Household Survey on Living Conditions and Poverty (ENAHO) 2004, 2008, 2010 and 2017. Two periods were defined before and after the AUS Law (2009). Use of oral health services was the dependent variable, for the general population and according to ages, the area of residence, and natural region. Measurements of inequality in the use of health services were made based on the concentration curves (CC), dominance test and concentration index (CI). Results We included a number of 85,436 (2004), 88,673 (2008), 87,074 (2010) and 124,142 (2017) participants. The proportion of people who used oral health services was 8.4% (2014), 10.1% (2008), 10.6% (2010) and 10.4% (2017). Use of oral health services showed an increase in different age groups, urban and rural areas, and natural regions of residence during the study period. The CC were distributed below the line of equality, indicating an inequality of use of oral health services, in favor of the richest groups and dominance of the CC in 2017 over the previous years. Changes in the CI were statistically significant for < 5 years and in the rural area, and for the period 2010-2017 they were also significant in the general population, children aged 5-17 years, urban area, and Andean and Jungle regions, which indicates a reduction in the concentration of use of these services in these groups. Conclusions The use of oral health services in Peru increased and inequality decreased in the period 2004-2017, coinciding with the implementation of the AUS. However, the use of these services continue having a distribution in favor of the richest populations. It requires the introduction of new strategies and oral health programs in the Peruvian population, with the aim of closing the gap currently mediated by the economic possibilities.

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Use of oral health care services in Peru: trends of socio-economic inequalities before and after the implementation of Universal Health Assurance

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“…Less importance of the society in its attitude toward dental health as compared to general health has been observed. [19] Public health programs have failed to achieve the depth and penetration into the society necessary to bring about the difference in societal attitude. However, attitudes are associated beliefs of an individual which can vary from individual to individual.…”

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Impact of periodontal knowledge and attitude on the status of the periodontium: A profile on West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, India

Penmetsa

Gadde

Venkata

2019

J Indian Soc Periodontol

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Background: Although regular patient education regarding the periodontal health/disease is advocated as a means of improving oral health, impregnable associations of periodontal knowledge and attitude with periodontal status have not been demonstrated. Materials and Methods: In a cross-sectional study conducted, 2400 participants were surveyed using a specially designed pretested pro forma to evaluate the knowledge and attitude concerning periodontal health and disease. The oral exanimation included recording of oral hygiene index, gingival index (GI), community periodontal index (CPI), and loss of attachment. Ethical clearance was obtained from the institutional review board. The data were analyzed using IBM SPSS version 21.0. Results: The mean age of the study population was 41.6 ± 9.5 years. The greater portion of individuals had high knowledge score (55.9%) and negative attitude (68.4%) toward periodontal health/disease. The mean oral hygiene index scores and GI scores were higher among individuals with high knowledge score and with negative attitude, and the differences were statistically significant among the groups. There was no difference in the mean plaque scores among individuals with different knowledge scores, but a higher score for individuals with negative attitude (1.24 ± 0.87) was evident. The proportion of individuals with healthy periodontium (score 0 for CPI and loss of attachment) had low knowledge score (54.3%); however, a positive attitude was elicited in 51.9% of the population. Conclusion: High knowledge score and negative attitude were related to periodontal status in West Godavari. Therefore, it can be emphasized that the presence of a positive attitude plays a key role in achieving better periodontal status.

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“…Especially attitude towards dental treatment can vary greatly depending on their past experiences and financial capabilities. 10 When we consider the oral health practices, Chennai region consistently scored better in oral hygiene practice, usage of modern equipment like powered tooth brush and using additional hygiene aids like floss and mouthwash. This is in line with studies done in urban areas 6,7 suggesting better knowledge and accessibility in these areas compared to semi-urban and rural areas.…”

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Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practices regarding oral health among adults visting dental clinic: A multi center questionnaire study

Pillai¹,

Singam

Suresh

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This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of adults reporting to dental clinic in three different cities of Tamilnadu. Study was conducted on adults of age 20-30 years reporting to private dental clinic, willing to participate, in three cities of Madurai, Chennai and Thoothukudi. 900 subjects, 300 in each clinic, filled a self-administrable questionnaire with 15 pretested questions each to assess their knowledge, attitude and practices regarding oral health. Results regarding practice, 73.2% brushed once, 26.5% brushed twice daily. Frequency of dental visits - 7.7% had regular checkups, 18.7% had their first visit and 73.4% visited when they had dental problem. 95.7% subjects used manual brush with toothpaste and 3 % used with toothpowder. Usage of powered toothbrush was very minimal. 17.1% regularly used additional hygiene aids like flossing, 30.2% used occasionally, 52.6% never used them. Chennai scored better in knowledge, practice and in usage of hygiene aids. Madurai subjects showed marginally better attitude towards oral health. Thoothukudi subjects lagged behind in all three variables. Females scored better than males in knowledge and practices. Positive Pearson's correlation was found between all three variables. There was statistically significant difference in knowledge, attitude and practice in different cities.

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Dental health attitude in Indian society

Cited by 15 publications

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Use of oral health care services in Peru: trends of socio-economic inequalities before and after the implementation of Universal Health Assurance

Use of oral health care services in Peru: trends of socio-economic inequalities before and after the implementation of Universal Health Assurance

Impact of periodontal knowledge and attitude on the status of the periodontium: A profile on West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, India

Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practices regarding oral health among adults visting dental clinic: A multi center questionnaire study

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