Oral health promoting factors: A preliminary survey on knowledge, attitude and practise among caregivers in Udaipur, India

被引：2
作者：
Nagarajappa R. [1 ]
Batra M. [1 ]
Sharda A.J. [1 ]
Asawa K. [1 ]
Sanadhya S. [1 ]
Daryani H. [1 ]
Ramesh G. [2 ]
机构：
[1] Department of Public Health Dentistry, Pacific Dental College and Hospital, Udaipur, 313024 Rajasthan, Airport Road, Debari
[2] Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Pacific Dental College and Hospital, Udaipur, 313024 Rajasthan, Airport Road, Debari
来源：
European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry | 2013年 / 14卷 / 2期
关键词：
Attitudes; Caregivers; Child day-care centres; Knowledge; Oral health;
D O I：
10.1007/s40368-013-0020-0
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摘要：
Aim: To assess the level and determine the relationship between knowledge, attitudes and practices related to oral health promoting factors among secondary caregivers attending day-care centres. Study Design: A cross-sectional descriptive survey. Methods: A survey was conducted among 110 caregivers in Udaipur. Data were collected through self-administered questionnaire addressing aspects of knowledge, attitudes and practises of oral health promoting factors in children. Results: Caregivers age, education and duration of employment were significantly associated with knowledge, attitude and practise scores (p ≤ 0. 05). Primary job option and number of children under care were significantly associated with practise scores. A positive relationship was found between the average knowledge, attitude and practise scores of respondents, but this was not statistically significant (p ≥ 0. 05). Statistics: General Linear Model (GLM) with Bonferroni post hoc was used for statistical analysis. Conclusion: Good understanding of caregiver knowledge and attitude is essential for oral health promotion efforts to be effective. © 2013 European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry.
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