Awareness of Oral Health among Medical Practitioners in Sangamner City- A Cross-sectional Survey
2010; Volume: 1; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês
ISSN
2229-7790
Autores Tópico(s)Oral microbiology and periodontitis research
ResumoBackground : Early detection of oral diseases makes them more amenable to treatment and allows the greatest chance of cure. Delay in presentation and/or referral has a significant effect on the associated morbidity and mortality. Lack of general medical practitioner’s knowledge of oral disease has been shown to contribute to delays in referral and treatment. Aim : The present study was undertaken to assess knowledge, attitude and practice of dental awareness among medical practitioners in Sangamner city, Maharashtra, India. The present study is Cross-sectional survey conducted among the medical practitioner in Sangamner city, Ahmednagar district, Maharashtra, India. 100 medical practitioners from 4 different zones (25 from each zone) were randomly selected for the present study. The data pertaining to their knowledge, attitude and practice about oral health was gathered using a self administered questionnaire. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics. Results : Majority of the medical practitioners were not aware that, Caries is infectious and transmissible from mother to child, OSMF as a precancerous and had inadequate knowledge about oral health’s relation with other parts of body. Clinical relevance statement: The present study aims at evaluating the awareness among general medical practitioners about the oral health. It also focuses on the need of incorporation of basic knowledge about dentistry in medical syllabi.
Referência(s)