Oral Health Awareness among Primary School Teachers in Vadodara, Gujarat

Dr Milind Wasnik; Dr Ajithkrishnan CG; Dr Raksha Vaidya

Volume : VII, Issue : III, March - 2018

Oral Health Awareness among Primary School Teachers in Vadodara, Gujarat

Dr Milind Wasnik, Dr Ajithkrishnan Cg, Dr Raksha Vaidya

Abstract :

Aim: To assess the oral health knowledge, attitude and practices of primary school teachers of Vadodara city.

Material and methods: A cross sectional questionnaire study was conducted in Gujarati and English medium school selected from four zones in Vadodara. A total of 224 teachers participated in the study. Statistical analysis was done using chi–square test and p< 0.05 was selected in describing the level of significance.

Results: Teachers� knowledge regarding oral health is satisfactory while attitude and practice were poor. Both Gujarati and English medium school teachers� had almost similar knowledge regarding tooth decay, irregular teeth, bleeding gums, loosening of teeth. The study shows statistically significant relation between Gujarati and English medium school teachers� regarding their oral health attitude. Many school teachers� had positive attitude towards willingness in teaching students regarding oral health and to participate in oral health education programmes.

Conclusion: The school teachers� were moderately informed regarding various issues pertaining to oral health.