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American Journal of Advances in Nursing Research

Volume 11, Issue 2, 2024
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American Journal of Advances in Nursing Research
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XXX-XXXX (Print), 2349 – 0691 (Online)
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bi-annual
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Title
ORAL HEALTH KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICES AMONG NURSING STAFF OF TEACHING HOSPITAL
Author
Prachi Mital1, Andleeb Fatima2, Amit3, Premlata Mital4*, Nupur Hooja5, Divya Gupta6
Email
drpremlatamital@rediffmail.com
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Attitude, Knowledge, Oral health, Practices, nursing staff.
Abstract
The objective of the study was to assess the oral health knowledge, attitude and practice amongst nursing staff. Material and Method: This was a hospital based analytical study conducted in the Mahatma Gandhi Dental College and Hospital and Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, S. M. S. Medical College, Jaipur. The study group comprised of 150 nursing staff. Following written consent, a self-administered questionnaire assessed level of oral health knowledge, attitude and practices of nursing staff. Data were analyzed statistically. Result: Mean age of the respondent was 33.4 ± 6.16 years. All of them knew that consuming too much sweets cause tooth decay. Majority of them (85.3%) knew that gum bleeding meant inflamed gums. A total of 79.4% had the correct knowledge regarding the role of dental plaque as caries producing agent. 83% believed that regular visit to dentist is necessary. Tooth ache was the driving factor for dental visit for 41.3% of the staff. 52.7% staff brushed their teeth twice a day. About 22.6% used mouthwash, floss and toothpick as part of their oral hygiene. In conclusion, this study highlights important gaps in dental knowledge and practices related to oral and dental healthcare among nursing staff. More intense dental health education, including oral health promotion can lead to improved oral and dental health.
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