ArticleInternational journal of clinical pediatric dentistry
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- Effectiveness of oral hygiene training and education programs among Anganwadi workers in improving mother and child oral hygiene. A cross-sectional study.Journal of education and health promotion · 2025Article
- The impact of integration of a dental module into the existing integrated child development services scheme in Chennai, India.Journal of family medicine and primary care · 2020Article
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Abstract
introductionOral diseases are a serious public health problem, which affects the overall health of a person. The lack of available and affordable oral health services, especially in a developing country like India, not only results in aggravation of the disease, but also enhances the cost of treatment and care. Education and involvement of community workers like
aimTo assess the knowledge and practice of oral health care among the AWWs of the Pulikeezh block Panchayath before and after an oral health education training. MATERIALS AND
methodsA self-administered questionnaire was distributed to
resultThe mean knowledge and practice scores in the pretest were found to be 9.6 + 2.2 and 5.0 + 1.0 respectively. The posttest conducted after a 3-month period showed an increase in the knowledge and practice score with a mean of 10.9 + 2.2 and 5.7 + 0.6 respectively. The increase in knowledge and practice was statistically significant (
conclusionEmpowered women are recognizably key agents in the change process who can play an effective role for health promotion. AWWs can function as oral health guides who can create awareness and help in prevention oral diseases. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: As the oral health of an individual is set in the preschool period and more than 90% of dental diseases are preventable; preventive factors established around this age will determine the person's dental health for many years to come. The inclusion of oral health education in HOW TO CITE THIS ARTICLE: Cherian SA, Joseph E,
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