Knowledge, Practices and Attitude among Sudanese Dental Students towards Oral Health

Weaam Mohamed; Habib-allah Mohammed

Makale detayları

Knowledge, Practices and Attitude among Sudanese Dental Students towards Oral Health

Yazarlar:

Weaam Mohamed | Habib-allah Mohammed

Yayıncı:

Marmara University

Ana Başlıklar:

Dentistry (Other)

Dergi:

European Journal of Research in Dentistry Vol.8 Issue 3, pp.138-144

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

12/2024

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001336842

pISSN:

2630-6247

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Özet:

 This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices KAP toward oral health among dental students at the University of Khartoum and to evaluate the influence of dental education on their oral health behaviors across academic stages. Materials and Methods: A descriptive prospective study was conducted with a randomly selected sample of 172 students from a population of 664. Data were collected through a pre-tested structured questionnaire covering socio-demographics and oral health topics. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 25, employing descriptive statistics and assessing associations at a 95 confidence interval. Ethical approval and informed consent were secured from participants. Results: The majority of participants were female 75, with second-year students comprising the largest group 25. Knowledge assessment revealed that 74.8 exhibited good oral health knowledge, while only 0.6 scored poorly. Most respondents identified sugar 18.6 and bacterial colonization 23.2 as significant contributors to dental problems, with 95.9 acknowledging the importance of regular dental check-ups. In practice, 69.7 reported fair dental health behaviors, but only 4.1 demonstrated good practices. Despite 96.2 using dyes to check tooth cleaning, only 29.6 sought dental care for pain, indicating barriers to accessing professional services. Positive attitudes toward dental health were observed, with 78.9 classified as having a good attitude. Statistical analysis revealed significant relationships between knowledge and attitudes with study year, and female students generally exhibited higher knowledge and positive attitudes compared to males. Conclusion: This study highlights strong knowledge and positive attitudes among dental students at the University of Khartoum, but reveals gaps in practices, particularly in flossing and proactive dental visits. Targeted educational interventions are needed to bridge the gap between knowledge and practice, with an emphasis on preventive care and regular dental check-ups. Additionally, the improvement in KAP with academic progression underscores the importance of continuous learning and clinical exposure in enhancing oral health behaviors.

 This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices KAP toward oral health among dental students at the University of Khartoum and to evaluate the influence of dental education on their oral health behaviors across academic stages. Materials and Methods: A descriptive prospective study was conducted with a randomly selected sample of 172 students from a population of 664. Data were collected through a pre-tested structured questionnaire covering socio-demographics and oral health topics. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 25, employing descriptive statistics and assessing associations at a 95 confidence interval. Ethical approval and informed consent were secured from participants. Results: The majority of participants were female 75, with second-year students comprising the largest group 25. Knowledge assessment revealed that 74.8 exhibited good oral health knowledge, while only 0.6 scored poorly. Most respondents identified sugar 18.6 and bacterial colonization 23.2 as significant contributors to dental problems, with 95.9 acknowledging the importance of regular dental check-ups. In practice, 69.7 reported fair dental health behaviors, but only 4.1 demonstrated good practices. Despite 96.2 using dyes to check tooth cleaning, only 29.6 sought dental care for pain, indicating barriers to accessing professional services. Positive attitudes toward dental health were observed, with 78.9 classified as having a good attitude. Statistical analysis revealed significant relationships between knowledge and attitudes with study year, and female students generally exhibited higher knowledge and positive attitudes compared to males. Conclusion: This study highlights strong knowledge and positive attitudes among dental students at the University of Khartoum, but reveals gaps in practices, particularly in flossing and proactive dental visits. Targeted educational interventions are needed to bridge the gap between knowledge and practice, with an emphasis on preventive care and regular dental check-ups. Additionally, the improvement in KAP with academic progression underscores the importance of continuous learning and clinical exposure in enhancing oral health behaviors.

 This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices KAP toward oral health among dental students at the University of Khartoum and to evaluate the influence of dental education on their oral health behaviors across academic stages. Materials and Methods: A descriptive prospective study was conducted with a randomly selected sample of 172 students from a population of 664. Data were collected through a pre-tested structured questionnaire covering socio-demographics and oral health topics. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 25, employing descriptive statistics and assessing associations at a 95 confidence interval. Ethical approval and informed consent were secured from participants. Results: The majority of participants were female 75, with second-year students comprising the largest group 25. Knowledge assessment revealed that 74.8 exhibited good oral health knowledge, while only 0.6 scored poorly. Most respondents identified sugar 18.6 and bacterial colonization 23.2 as significant contributors to dental problems, with 95.9 acknowledging the importance of regular dental check-ups. In practice, 69.7 reported fair dental health behaviors, but only 4.1 demonstrated good practices. Despite 96.2 using dyes to check tooth cleaning, only 29.6 sought dental care for pain, indicating barriers to accessing professional services. Positive attitudes toward dental health were observed, with 78.9 classified as having a good attitude. Statistical analysis revealed significant relationships between knowledge and attitudes with study year, and female students generally exhibited higher knowledge and positive attitudes compared to males. Conclusion: This study highlights strong knowledge and positive attitudes among dental students at the University of Khartoum, but reveals gaps in practices, particularly in flossing and proactive dental visits. Targeted educational interventions are needed to bridge the gap between knowledge and practice, with an emphasis on preventive care and regular dental check-ups. Additionally, the improvement in KAP with academic progression underscores the importance of continuous learning and clinical exposure in enhancing oral health behaviors.

 Bu çalışma, Hartum Üniversitesindeki dişhekimliği öğrencileri arasında ağız sağlığına yönelik bilgi, tutum ve uygulamaları KAP değerlendirmeyi ve dişhekimliği eğitiminin akademik aşamalarda ağız sağlığı davranışları üzerindeki etkisini değerlendirmeyi amaçladı. Gereç ve Yöntem: Tanımlayıcı prospektif bir çalışma, 664 kişilik bir evrenden rastgele seçilen 172 öğrenciden oluşan bir örneklemle gerçekleştirildi. Veriler, sosyo-demografik ve ağız sağlığı konularını kapsayan önceden test edilmiş yapılandırılmış bir anket aracılığıyla toplandı. İstatistiksel analiz SPSS sürüm 25 kullanılarak, tanımlayıcı istatistikler kullanılarak ve ilişkiler 95 güven aralığında değerlendirilerek gerçekleştirildi. Katılımcılardan etik onay ve bilgilendirilmiş onam alındı. Bulgular: Katılımcıların çoğunluğu kadın 75 olup, en büyük grubu 25 ikinci sınıf öğrencileri oluşturmaktadır. Bilgi değerlendirmesi, 74,8inin iyi ağız sağlığı bilgisi sergilediğini, yalnızca 0,6sının ise kötü puan aldığını ortaya çıkardı. Katılımcıların çoğu şeker 18,6 ve bakteri kolonizasyonunu 23,2 diş sorunlarına önemli katkıda bulunan faktörler olarak tanımladı; 95,9u düzenli diş kontrollerinin önemini kabul etti. Uygulamada, 69,7si adil diş sağlığı davranışlarını bildirdi ancak yalnızca 4,1i iyi uygulamaları gösterdi. 96,2si diş temizliğini kontrol etmek için boya kullanmasına rağmen yalnızca 29,6sı ağrı için diş bakımına başvurdu, bu da profesyonel hizmetlere erişimde engellerin olduğunu gösteriyor. Diş sağlığına yönelik olumlu tutumlar gözlemlendi ve 78,9u iyi bir tutuma sahip olarak sınıflandırıldı. İstatistiksel analiz, bilgi ve tutumlar arasında eğitim yılıyla anlamlı ilişkiler olduğunu ve kız öğrencilerin erkeklere kıyasla genel olarak daha yüksek bilgi ve olumlu tutum sergilediğini ortaya çıkardı. Sonuç: Bu çalışma, Hartum Üniversitesindeki diş hekimliği öğrencileri arasındaki güçlü bilgi ve olumlu tutumları vurgulamaktadır, ancak özellikle diş ipi kullanımı ve proaktif diş hekimi ziyaretleri olmak üzere uygulamalardaki boşlukları ortaya koymaktadır. Bilgi ve uygulama arasındaki boşluğu kapatmak için önleyici bakım ve düzenli diş muayenelerine vurgu yaparak hedefe yönelik eğitim müdahalelerine ihtiyaç vardır. Ek olarak, KAPta akademik ilerlemeyle birlikte görülen iyileşme, ağız sağlığı davranışlarının geliştirilmesinde sürekli öğrenmenin ve klinik deneyimin öneminin altını çizmektedir.

Makale detayları

Knowledge, Practices and Attitude among Sudanese Dental Students towards Oral Health

Yazarlar:

Weaam Mohamed | Habib-allah Mohammed

Yayıncı:

Marmara University

Ana Başlıklar:

Dentistry (Other)

Dergi:

European Journal of Research in Dentistry Vol.8 Issue 3, pp.138-144

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

12/2024

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001336842

pISSN:

2630-6247

Knowledge

Attitudes

Practices

Oral Health

Dental StudentsBilgi

Tutum

Uygulama

Ağız Sağlığı

Diş Hekimliği Öğrencileri

Sayı

Makale detayları

Yazarlar: Weaam Mohamed | Habib-allah Mohammed

Yayıncı: Marmara University

Ana Başlıklar: Dentistry (Other)

Dergi: European Journal of Research in Dentistry Vol.8 Issue 3, pp.138-144

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 12/2024

Belge Dili: İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.): 2001336842

pISSN: 2630-6247

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Weaam Mohamed | Habib-allah Mohammed

Yayıncı:

Marmara University

Ana Başlıklar:

Dentistry (Other)

Dergi:

European Journal of Research in Dentistry Vol.8 Issue 3, pp.138-144

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

12/2024

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001336842

pISSN:

2630-6247