Assessment of Parental Knowledge in Relation to the Oral Habits in the Children in Ahmedabad City, Gujarat
Journal Title: Journal of Advanced Medical and Dental Sciences Research - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 10
Abstract
Introduction: An oral habit is a sign of lack of harmony between an individual and his environment. Parents usually are the primary decision makers on matters affecting their children’s health. Thus parental awareness regarding oral habits may be an important consideration in attempts to improve children’s oral health. Therefore, parents should be considered as key persons in ensuring the overall well-being of children. So the present study was under taken with the aim of understanding awareness and attitude of parents regarding oral habits in their children. Materials & Methods: In the present study total no of 500 parents were included from Ahmedabad city Gujarat. A self-administered questionnaire including multiple choice questions were distributed among the parents to assess their awareness and attitude regarding oral habits in their children. Results: It showed that awareness and attitude amongst parents regarding oral habits is average and a small fraction of parents do not know about the ill effects of oral habits and its implications in overall general health. Discussion & Conclusion: it is concluded that the parents in urban and rural populations have to be educated by using various aids, so that the ill effects of oral habits in future population of children can be minimize
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Kisha Shah, Umangi Pathak
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