KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE & BEHAVIOR ON CHILDREN'S ORAL HEALTH CARE AMONG NURSES

Dr. Ishita Gupta; Dr. H.P. Suma Sogi; Dr. Prinka Shahi; Dr. Saru Dhir; Dr. Divya Arora; Dr. Tanvir Sidhu

Volume : IX, Issue : VI, June - 2020

KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE & BEHAVIOR ON CHILDREN'S ORAL HEALTH CARE AMONG NURSES

Dr. Ishita Gupta, Dr. H. P. Suma Sogi, Dr. Prinka Shahi, Dr. Saru Dhir, Dr. Divya Arora, Dr. Tanvir Sidhu

Abstract :

INTRODUCTION– Oral health care provided at an early stage can ensure the maintenance of preventive and curative dental health in children. Nurses are easily accessible in providing oral health care among expecting mothers and children during their routine medical visits. AIM– To assess the knowledge, attitude and behaviour of nurses towards children�s oral health care. METHODS– A questionnaire survey comprising of 15 questions was carried out among 200 nurses. The collected data and responses were voluntary and anonymous. The questions consisted of information and knowledge on Early Childhood Caries and infant�s oral health amongst the nurses. RESULTS– About 59% of nurses reported adequate knowledge about oral health. Approximately 88% showed positive attitude towards obtaining more training in preventive care. CONCLUSION– Nurses showed adequate knowledge on oral health care. However, they were not acquainted with dental specialities. Their acceptance on delivery of oral health care indicates essential demand for proper training and encouragement on oral health promotion