Knowledge, attitude, and practice of school teachers regarding dental caries for school children in Navi Mumbai, India

D. Patil, Pooja Khakhar, F. Katge, N. Bhanushali, P. Bhanushali, S. Deshpande
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Background: Schools form a platform for molding habits in children, and teachers have a potential role in school-based dental education programs. Aim: The objective of this study was to evaluate level of knowledge, attitude, and practice of school teachers regarding dental caries in children in schools of Navi Mumbai. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among school teachers in Navi Mumbai. A total of 554 teachers completed the questionnaire, which included questions on demographic data, knowledge about etiology of dental caries, its prevention, their attitude, practice, and role of teachers in the management of dental caries. The data were analyzed using Chi-square test. Results: A total of 554 school teachers filled the questionnaire. The number of female teachers (84.8%) was very high as compared to male teachers. Approximately 60% of study population considered bacteria and amount of sweets consumed as the cause of dental caries. More than 52% considered eating less sugar as one of the ways to prevent caries. Furthermore, 57.4% of teachers were willing to implement future training programs on caries prevention. Conclusion: Knowledge regarding dental caries among school teachers in Navi Mumbai was adequate. Teachers were willing to participate in oral health promotion training programs.
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印度孟买纳维市学校教师对学童龋齿的知识、态度和实践
背景:学校是培养孩子习惯的平台,教师在学校牙科教育项目中发挥着潜在的作用。目的:本研究的目的是评估孟买纳维学校教师对儿童龋齿的知识、态度和实践水平。材料和方法:在孟买纳维市的学校教师中进行了一项横断面调查。共有554名教师完成了问卷调查,其中包括人口统计数据、龋齿病因知识、预防、态度、实践以及教师在龋齿管理中的作用等问题。数据采用卡方检验进行分析。结果:共有554名学校教师填写了问卷。与男教师相比,女教师的人数(84.8%)非常多。大约60%的研究人群认为细菌和甜食的摄入是龋齿的原因。超过52%的人认为少吃糖是预防龋齿的方法之一。此外,57.4%的教师愿意实施未来的龋齿预防培训计划。结论:纳威孟买学校教师对龋齿的认识是充分的。教师们愿意参加口腔健康促进培训项目。
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