Public Awareness on Perio-systemic Interplay: A Cross-Sectional Survey in South India.
Niger J Clin Pract
; 26(11): 1703-1708, 2023 Nov 01.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
The oral cavity has been referred to as "the gateway to overall health." It is also said to be the meeting point of medicine and dentistry.AIMS:
Our study sought to determine the extent to which the public was aware of the connection between oral/periodontal conditions and general health. SETTINGS ANDDESIGN:
The observational cross-sectional study's questionnaire was sectioned into oral health awareness, systemic influence on oral health, and personal oral health assessment. MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
A total of 994 responses were recorded and a Chi-square test was performed to uncover the relationships using SPSS version 22.0. According to responses, 70% of the population on average comprehended the responses to the majority of the oral health awareness-related questions.RESULTS:
It has been noticed that only 30% of the general public was aware of the prevalent health issues like diabetes, hypertension, and malnutrition's impact on dental health. However, more than 60% had confidence in their oral health and gave a rating of at least 5.CONCLUSION:
The study indicates that a good number of the population was prioritizing their oral health. However, there exists a definitive need to improve oral health awareness thereby ameliorating the overall health of an individual.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Enfermedades Periodontales
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Diabetes Mellitus
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Medicina
Límite:
Humans
País/Región como asunto:
Asia
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Niger J Clin Pract
Asunto de la revista:
MEDICINA
Año:
2023
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
India