Oral health-related knowledge, attitude, and practices among auto drivers in South Chennai

Ganesh, Akila; Ramkumar, Subramaniyam; M, Dr. Rajkumar.; Bhavyaa, R; Ramkumar, Lakshmi; Balaji, Shruti

doi:10.4103/jiaphd.jiaphd_97_17

J Indian Assoc Public Health Dent

2017

DOI: 10.4103/jiaphd.jiaphd_97_17

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Oral health-related knowledge, attitude, and practices among auto drivers in South Chennai

Akila Ganesh

Subramaniyam Ramkumar

Dr. Rajkumar. M

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“…6 An individual with a problem-free mouth can eat, speak, and mingle without any active disease, symptoms, or embarrassment. 7 Despite ongoing efforts around the world, oral health continues to be undervalued and neglected. 8 Mouth disorders are multifactorial in nature, affecting people of all ages in all parts of the world; nearly no one can avoid oral difficulties over the course of their lives.…”

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Assessment of oral health status and treatment needs among TSRTC employees in Hyderabad City, Telangana, India

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Background: The trend in all countries is industrialization; it leads to many occupational health problems and diseases among transport workers. The workers may be exposed to hazardous environment which affect the general as well as oral health because of the relative lesser importance given to it. The use of products related to tobacco and poor oral hygiene practices adds to the oral disease burden among this population.Methods: The study population consisted of 404 people, and oral health was examined using the World Health Organization (WHO) Oral Health Assessment form from 1997. Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 21.0 was used to analyze the data. The Chi-square test, t-test, and Analysis of Variance were used to compare study population proportions and mean scores (ANOVA). Results: The number of sextants influenced by CPI and LOA was found to be considerably larger (p=0.005) among guys who had completed high school education. Buccal mucosa showed ulcerations and leukoplakia from oral mucosal ulcers. Males aged 46-60 years old had significantly higher mean DMFT scores (3.31±4.44; 2.11±3.33 respectively) than females aged 46-60 years old (p=0.005). Overall, male workers aged 30-45 years old with a high school degree were shown to have a higher risk of acquiring oral health problems and requiring treatment.Conclusions: According to the findings, TSRTC personnel aged 30-45, males with a primary school education, had poor oral mucosal health and periodontal status. Workers with a high school education have a higher prevalence of dental caries and unmet dental care needs. As a result, there is an urgent need to focus on these high-risk groups.

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Assessment of oral health status and treatment needs among TSRTC employees in Hyderabad City, Telangana, India

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Evaluation of Oral Hygiene Knowledge, Attitude and Behaviour Among Localauto-Rickshaw Drivers in Sodepur, Kolkata, India.

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The aim of the short study is to evaluate self-reported oral health knowledge attitudes and behaviour among local auto-rickshaw drivers inSodepur, Kolkata, India. Materials and Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 50 auto-rickshaw drivers and was carried out with the help of 10 questions. Age, gender and level of education data was recorded. Statistical analysis was performed with the help of Epi Info ™ 7.2.2.2 EPI INFO is a trademark of the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) using the Chi-Square test (x2). Results: The (mean ± S.D.) age of the respondents was (38.62±14.03) with range 19 – 70 years and the median age was 35.5 years. Most of the participants (56.0%) were with age between 20 - 39 years. About 76.0% of the participants was with the level of education up to middle standard (up to 9th standard). The variation of scores of knowledge and attitude, also showed highly significant with level of education and behaviour being non-significant. While the study in age group among the auto drivers, showed significant on knowledge & behaviour and attitude as non-significant. (Chi Square-test, P > 0.01). Conclusion: Among auto-rickshaw drivers oral health knowledge, attitude and behaviour showed improved results in relation to level of education and age, although there were deficits in behaviour in relation to level of education and attitude in age wise co-relation. For better future of population, it can be improved with awareness programmes.

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Oral health-related knowledge, attitude, and practices among auto drivers in South Chennai

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Assessment of oral health status and treatment needs among TSRTC employees in Hyderabad City, Telangana, India

Assessment of oral health status and treatment needs among TSRTC employees in Hyderabad City, Telangana, India

Evaluation of Oral Hygiene Knowledge, Attitude and Behaviour Among Localauto-Rickshaw Drivers in Sodepur, Kolkata, India.

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