Knowledge, attitude, and practice toward oral health among pharmacy students in Chennai

Aims: The aim of the study was to access the oral health knowledge, attitude, and practices among pharmacy students in Chennai. Settings and Design: This was a descriptive, cross-sectional study. Subjects and Methods: The descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted among pharmacy students in Ch...

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Published in:Indian journal of multidisciplinary dentistry 2016-01, Vol.6 (1), p.20-24
Main Authors: Preethi, M, Suganya, C, Ganesh, R
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
College students
Health education
Knowledge
Oral hygiene
Pharmacy
Student attitudes
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Summary:Aims: The aim of the study was to access the oral health knowledge, attitude, and practices among pharmacy students in Chennai. Settings and Design: This was a descriptive, cross-sectional study. Subjects and Methods: The descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted among pharmacy students in Chennai. The questionnaire was to access the knowledge and practice toward oral health. Statistical Analysis Used: Statistical Package for the Social Science (SPSS). Results: 47.8% of the participants considered regular visit to the dentist is necessary. 64.8% of the participants have been professionally taught to brush. 31.9% of the participants prefer government hospitals for their treatment. Conclusions: There is a need for the comprehensive educational program among pharmacy students to promote oral hygiene and to impart education about oral hygiene practices.
ISSN:2229-6360
2277-7113
DOI:10.4103/2229-6360.188220