ArticleInternational journal of dentistry2025
Impact of Oral Health Training on Primary Health Care Workers in Gandaki Province of Nepal: A Pilot Study.
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Introduction: This study was done to assess the impact of oral health training on primary health care (PHC) workers in Gandaki Province, Nepal. Methods: This quasi-experimental study was conducted among 24 PHC providers (auxiliary health workers [AHWs], and public health inspectors [PHIs]) attending the oral health training from 11 districts of Gandaki province. A non-randomized sampling technique was used. All participants present during the training session who provided written informed consent were included in the study. Dental experts provided training to the participants for 6 days, the last week of April 2025. The method of training uses a PowerPoint presentation, different tooth models and brushing models, diagnostic instruments, fluoride varnish, and videos. Oral health training was evaluated by assessing the improvements in oral health knowledge (OHK) and practice. There were 30 questions for assessing OHK and 8 questions for oral health practices. After completion of the study, data were entered in a Microsoft Excel Sheet version 2013 and analyzed using R 4.3.2 software. The level of significance was set at Results: The participants' mean age was 32.04 ± 7.54 years, ranging from 21 to 44 years. The overall knowledge was improved by 55.25% from 16.83 ± 2.82 to 26.13 ± 2.38 ( Conclusions: The study concluded that oral health training effectively improved knowledge and practices related to oral health. Trial Registration: Clinical Trial Registry India (CTRI) identifier: CTRI/2024/04/065782 (REF/2024/04/082334).
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