Knowledge and attitude of anganwadi workers regarding oral health of children in ICDS project Dansal, Jammu and Kashmir

Abstract

Anganwadi workers in rural India are believed to be the first care givers to new mothers and infants. Hence, assessment of their knowledge and educating them regarding infant oral health care is of immense importance. The aim of this study was to assess knowledge, attitude and practices (KAP) regarding oral health, oral hygiene and dental caries among anganwadi workers (AWWs) of ICDS project Dansal.