Assessment of Knowledge, Attiute and Practicies Among Stduents of Health Sciences Regarding Oral Hygiene
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| author | Ihtesham ul Haq Naveed Ullah Sabir Rehman Amir Sultan Dr. Amna Mushtaq Usama Siddique Mohsin Saeed |
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| contents | <p><strong><em><span>Abstract</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span>Objective:</span></em></strong><em><span> To evaluate the knowledge, attitude, and practices concerning oral hygiene among students at GANDHARA University Peshawar. <strong>Methodology:</strong> A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted at GANDHARA University, involving all students from the health sciences department. The sample size of the study was 202, while utilized convenience sampling to gather participants. The data was collected through valid and reliable questionnaire. The data were analyzed through SPSS, and permission were taken for data collection while informed consent were obtained from each participant. <strong>Findings:</strong> The study included 202 participants, comprising 162 (80.19%) males and 40 (19.18%) females. Regarding oral health status, 33 (16.33%) students exhibited normal teeth and gum condition, 138 (68.31%) demonstrated good oral health, and 31 (15.34%) showed excellent teeth and gum condition. <strong>Summary:</strong> This research provided insights into oral hygiene awareness, attitudes, and behaviors among GANDHARA University Peshawar students. While overall oral health awareness was satisfactory, there is room for improvement in knowledge and practices. To address this, it is recommended that oral health promotion and awareness initiatives be incorporated into the curriculum promptly. The study revealed inadequate knowledge about dental floss and insufficient oral hygiene practices. Enhanced focus on oral health care education programs is necessary to improve student understanding and habits.</span></em></p> |
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| spellingShingle | Assessment of Knowledge, Attiute and Practicies Among Stduents of Health Sciences Regarding Oral Hygiene Ihtesham ul Haq Naveed Ullah Sabir Rehman Amir Sultan Dr. Amna Mushtaq Usama Siddique Mohsin Saeed <p><strong><em><span>Abstract</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span>Objective:</span></em></strong><em><span> To evaluate the knowledge, attitude, and practices concerning oral hygiene among students at GANDHARA University Peshawar. <strong>Methodology:</strong> A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted at GANDHARA University, involving all students from the health sciences department. The sample size of the study was 202, while utilized convenience sampling to gather participants. The data was collected through valid and reliable questionnaire. The data were analyzed through SPSS, and permission were taken for data collection while informed consent were obtained from each participant. <strong>Findings:</strong> The study included 202 participants, comprising 162 (80.19%) males and 40 (19.18%) females. Regarding oral health status, 33 (16.33%) students exhibited normal teeth and gum condition, 138 (68.31%) demonstrated good oral health, and 31 (15.34%) showed excellent teeth and gum condition. <strong>Summary:</strong> This research provided insights into oral hygiene awareness, attitudes, and behaviors among GANDHARA University Peshawar students. While overall oral health awareness was satisfactory, there is room for improvement in knowledge and practices. To address this, it is recommended that oral health promotion and awareness initiatives be incorporated into the curriculum promptly. The study revealed inadequate knowledge about dental floss and insufficient oral hygiene practices. Enhanced focus on oral health care education programs is necessary to improve student understanding and habits.</span></em></p> |
| title | Assessment of Knowledge, Attiute and Practicies Among Stduents of Health Sciences Regarding Oral Hygiene |
| url | https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14684943 |