ArticleJournal of education and health promotion2025
To contemplate the role of school teachers on oral health promotion - A qualitative study.
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- The perspectives of teachers on barriers to optimum oral health: a qualitative study.BMC oral health · 2026Article
- Design and validation of a multisensory game-based tooth brushing education tool for children with visual and hearing impairment.Journal of education and health promotion · 2026Article
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backgroundSchools serve as crucial settings for promoting children's health, including oral health, yet the integration of oral health initiatives within the vast Indian education system remains underutilized, presenting an opportunity for improvement. This qualitative study aimed to explore schoolteachers' perspectives on oral health promotion, maintenance, and the potential integration of oral health services within school environments. MATERIALS AND
methodsNine government and central schools in Haryana and New Delhi were selected for the study. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 16 teachers engaged in educating students aged 10 to 17 years. Convenience sampling was utilized to select teachers with varying teaching experience. Each interview was conducted with the help of interview guide. Thematic analysis was utilized to identify recurring themes and patterns within the qualitative data obtained from semi-structured interviews.
resultsTeachers demonstrated a comprehensive understanding of oral health, emphasizing its significance in nutrition, confidence-building, aesthetics, and preventive care. Varied frequencies of dental visits were reported, with parental negligence identified as a significant barrier to oral healthcare services in schools. Suggestions to overcome barriers included engaging children, parents, and teachers, providing skill-based health education, improving health-promoting policies, and enhancing access to health services.
conclusionsThe study underscores the importance of integrating oral health education and services into school curricula to promote holistic well-being among students. Addressing barriers such as parental negligence and lack of awareness among teachers is crucial for enhancing oral health initiatives in schools.
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