Assessment of Knowledge And Attitude Among Diabetic Patients About Their Oral Health- A Questionnaire Study
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2018, Vol 17, Issue 1
Abstract
Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge and attitude of diabetes mellitus patients about their oral health, and its association with periodontal health. Materials And Methods: This is a cross sectional study with a sample consisting of 110 diabetic patients suffering from Type I or Type II Diabetes Mellitus for at least 6 months, belonging to both the genders. A custom made questionnaire will be prepared to explore the knowledge and awareness about periodontal health among diabetic patients. The questionnaire will consist of 11 questions. The filled responses will be then transferred to the microsoft excel sheet for appropriate statistical analysis. Statistical Analysis: Collected data was analyzed by frequency percentage and chi-square test. The analysis was carried out by SPSS software version 21. Results: The results showed that about 62% of the study population had poor knowledge, only 38% of them had good knowledge and only 29.8% of the study participants among the age group of 35-45 years had adequate knowledge about the effects of diabetes on oral cavity. Interpretation and Conclusion: The knowledge of diabetic patients about their increased risk for oral diseases is low in comparison with their knowledge of increased risk for other conditions. The dental professionals need to increase the awareness of the importance of maintaining a good oral health and to organize programmes which can help in the education as well as encouragement of such patients.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Shashikanth Hegde, Dr. Litty Brijith Antony, Dr. Rajesh K. S,, Dr. Arun Kumar M. S
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP574846
- DOI 10.9790/0853-1701012833.
- Views 56
- Downloads 0
Correlation between acute coronary syndromes and gammaglutamyl transferase level
Context: Acute coronary syndromes (ACS) result from coronary atherosclerosis, generally with superimposed coronary thrombosis which interrupts blood flow and leads to myocardial necrosis. Aims: To study the significance...
Reattachment of Fractured Anterior Tooth: A Case Report
Coronal tooth fracture, especially in maxillary anterior teeth are mostly common in children and adolescents but can occur in any age group. Trauma to maxillary anterior teeth affects the patient both socially and psycho...
Ethanol Extract of Irvingia gabonensis (Bush Mango) Seed Improves Renal and Hepatic Functions in Wistar Rats
The effect of ethanol extract of Irvingia gabonensis seed on some renal and hepatic function biomarkers was studied in ten Wistar rats. The rats were randomly assigned into two groups of five rats each: Group 1 (Normal g...
“Clinical profile of Typhoid fever in children aged between 6 months to 18 years: A study in a tertiary care hospital, Chittagong, Bangladesh”
This cross sectional study was carried out the in Pediatric & Medicine wards of Chittagong Medical College Hospital (CMCH), Chittagong during the period of July 2012 to June 2013, aims to describe clinical profile of typ...
Clinicopathological Spectrum Of Non Adenocarcinomatous Tumors Of Pancre As Benign As Well As Malignant
Background:Although adenocarcinomas are the most common tumors of pancreas the incidence of non adenocarcinomatous tumors e.g. neuroendocrine neoplasms, solid pseudopapillary neoplasms is rising partly due to advancement...