Evaluation of Oral Hygiene Self Efficacy, Periodontal Knowledge, and Motivation among Young Patients Visiting Government Dental College and Hospital, Srinagar
Journal Title: International Journal of Contemporary Medical Research - Year 2018, Vol 5, Issue 10
Abstract
Introduction: Health behaviour related to oral hygiene is of significant consequence with regard to periodontal disease prevention and management. As such, assessment, interception and modulation of oral hygiene self-efficacy at an early age may be of benefit in overall maintenance of the patient, as well as development of favourable health attitudes. Moreover, as ethnic and cultural features have a great bearing on health beliefs and awareness, a population specific evaluation of the self-efficacy of oral hygiene and its relation to motivation is highly relevant. This study reports the self-efficacy of oral hygiene in the young patient population visiting Government Dental College and Hospital, Srinagar, as related to their periodontal knowledge and as influenced by periodontal health education and motivation. Material and Methods: 100 patients in the age group of 18- 26 years were subjected to a questionnaire regarding their awareness and concern for oral hygiene and gum disease. Thereafter, baseline periodontal parameters were evaluated (Modified Quigley Hein plaque index, Gingival Index, Modified Papillary Bleeding Index) and thorough professional scaling and root planning was performed. The patients were then educated regarding gum disease and its prevention based on the “Health Belief Model” and regarding oral hygiene maintenance based on the “Tell-Show-Do” technique. At 3 month recall, periodontal parameters were re-recorded. Results: Gingival index and Modified Papillary bleeding index were found to correlate significantly with the questionnaire scores. At 3 months, significant improvement was noted in periodontal parameters, reflecting a positive influence of oral hygiene education and motivation on the self-efficacy of the young patients. Conclusion: Empathetic and “Health-Belief” based approach to periodontal and oral hygiene-related education and motivation was found to have a positive impact on the periodontal status of the young patient population. These results indicate the need for assessment and optimization of oral health behaviours and knowledge in the present community and encourage longer follow up to evaluate the sustainability of the results.
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Roobal Behal, Suhali Majid Jan, Huda Hussain
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