Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Related to Oral Health in Participants of the Institutional Program for the Inclusion of People with Cognitive Disabilities in Higher Education at the University of Costa Rica
Abstract:People with cognitive disabilities face multiple challenges concerning oral health and frequently show oral tissue decay because of the barriers society imposes upon them, and due to financial issues, professional and family lack of knowledge, limitations regarding access to services, lack of empowering-driven actions, among others. Positive knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding oral health, developed during the course of a lifetime, help in preserving good health. The aim of the current study is to des… Show more
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