ArticleJournal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences2024
Oral Health Behavior and Tobacco Usage of Coal Mine Workers in Tamil Nadu.
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Background: Health behavior is widely influenced by behavior, attitudes, and knowledge, which impacts oral health. Mostly, individuals with poor oral hygiene have been found to be consuming more sugar. Aim: The present study aims to assess the behavioral practices and tobacco usage of coal mine workers in Tamil Nadu towards oral health. Materials and Methods: A simple random sampling technique was employed to recruit 309 Mine I workers and 294 Mine II workers. A pre-tested questionnaire was used to collect data pertaining to oral health-related behavior and oral hygiene practices. Results: Cigarette and bidi smoking were found in most of the workers. In both Mine I and Mine II, the majority of the subjects used tooth brushes and toothpaste for cleaning their teeth (78.6% and 76.5%, respectively). In Mine I, 58 (18.8%) subjects used finger and tooth powder for cleaning their teeth, while 6 (2%) used finger and toothpaste, and two tooth brush and powder. In Mine II, it was 52 (17.7%), 7 (2.4%), and 10 (3.4%), respectively. Conclusion: 89.7% of Mine I workers had cleaned their teeth once daily. In Mine I, the subjects who used finger and tooth powder for cleaning their teeth were 18.8%, those using finger and toothpaste were 2%, and tooth brushes and powder were 0.6%.
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