A KAP study of oral health status among adults in a rural area of Jammu District

Authors

  • Kiran Bala Department of Community Medicine, Government Medical College, Jammu
  • Reecha Gupta Department of Prosthodontics and Dental Materials, Indira Gandhi Government Dental College, Jammu
  • Anjum Ara Department of Community Medicine, Government Medical College, Jammu
  • Bhavna Sahni Department of Community Medicine, Government Medical College, Jammu

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20185130

Keywords:

Oral health practices, Knowledge, Brushing, WHO questionnaire

Abstract

Background: Oral health is an integral part of general health and well being. It is important to know about the factors which having a bearing on oral health so that preventive measures can be taken. A research activity was planned to assess the oral health status and oral health practices of people in a rural community of Jammu region as very little is known about the knowledge and oral health practices of adults residing in this area.

Methods: A cross sectional study for a period of four months was conducted in a village Tanda of R.S.Pura block of Jammu district. 324 adults above the age of 20 years (145 males and 179 females) were interviewed face to face with the help of a questionnaire consisting of questions from WHO technique of self assessment of oral health along with some more questions exploring the knowledge, attitude and local oral health practices.

Results: The overall results showed adequate knowledge but poor attitude regarding oral health.   Out of 324 subjects studied, 41.7% paid dental visits on having pain in teeth, gums or mouth and only 3.0% visited dentist routinely. 85.6 % of participants reported using brush and toothpaste but only 24.0% of all respondents brushed twice a day and only 16.7% of the respondents changed their tooth brush within three months.

Conclusions: Oral health awareness, by promoting community based programs should be undertaken at periodic intervals for better oral health and hygiene.

Author Biographies

Kiran Bala, Department of Community Medicine, Government Medical College, Jammu

Assistant Professor 

P.G. Department of Community Medicine

Reecha Gupta, Department of Prosthodontics and Dental Materials, Indira Gandhi Government Dental College, Jammu

Professor and Head 

Department of Prosthodontics and Dental materials

Anjum Ara, Department of Community Medicine, Government Medical College, Jammu

Senior Resident

P.G. Department of Community Medicine

Bhavna Sahni, Department of Community Medicine, Government Medical College, Jammu

Assistant Professor 

P.G. Department of Community Medicine

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2018-12-24

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Bala, K., Gupta, R., Ara, A., & Sahni, B. (2018). A KAP study of oral health status among adults in a rural area of Jammu District. International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health, 6(1), 135–141. https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20185130

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