scholarly journals Factors Associated with Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Related to Oral Care Among the Elderly in Hong Kong Community

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (21) ◽  
pp. 8088
Author(s):  
Florence M.F. Wong
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Care ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Risk Groups ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Elderly Individuals ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Education Levels ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Background: The oral health of elderly populations is a significant concern, as it is closely linked to general health and health-related quality of life. Poor oral health exacerbates oral diseases, leading to an increased risk of non-communicable diseases and self-care dependence, particularly in the elderly, worldwide. Knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) play influential roles in individual oral care. However, the evidence of KAP related to oral care among the elderly is still inadequate. Objective: This study aimed to examine KAP and their associated factors related to oral care among the elderly community. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive design was used. The eligible subjects were recruited, using convenience sampling and snowball sampling. Results: A total of 385 elderly individuals were included, and 51.4% were women. The mean age was 71.66 (SD 6.28). Knowledge was reportedly poor, as more than 50% elderly answered several questions incorrectly. The mean attitude and practices scores were 44.94 (SD 6.33) and 68.90 (SD 10.44), respectively. There was a significant correlation among knowledge, attitudes, and practices (p < 0.001). Multivariable regression analysis revealed numerous factors had remarkably significant association with knowledge [R2 = 0.30, F (4,380) = 11.96, p < 0.001], attitudes [R2 = 0.28, F (6,378) = 9.27, p < 0.001], and practices [R2 = 0.31, F (5,379) = 12.34, p < 0.001], particularly education levels, full-time employment, and self-care independence. Conclusions: Based on the KAP theoretical model, KAP are closely interrelated. Identified factors associated with KAP are useful to understand at-risk groups. Elderly individuals at lower education levels, with poor family support and inadequate self-care independence, have poor KAP related to oral care. Therefore, this study improves insight for health promotion developers, suggesting that more attention should be paid to at-risk elderly groups’ oral health. To enhance participation in dental care and improve oral care performance in the elderly, educational program containing oral health knowledge should be offered to at-risk groups. Family support and involvement are also important for improving oral care among elderly individuals.

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of oral cancer prevention among students, interns, and faculty members at the college of dentistry of Jazan University

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mosa A. Shubayr ◽  
Ahmed M. Bokhari ◽  
Afnan A. Essa ◽  
Ali M. Nammazi ◽  
Dania E. Al Agili
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Cancer ◽  
Early Detection ◽  
Cancer Prevention ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
The Past ◽  
Health Practitioners ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Abstract Background Oral cancer awareness among current and future dental practitioners plays a substantial role in the early detection and prevention of oral cancer. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of oral cancer prevention (OCP) among oral health practitioners in the College of Dentistry at Jazan University, Saudi Arabia, and to determine factors that facilitate, or limit practices related to oral cancer prevention. Methods A self-administered questionnaire survey was done among dental students (n = 274), interns (n = 81), and faculty members (n = 117) in the College of Dentistry at Jazan University between May 2019 to February 2020. The questionnaire was developed in English and modified from a previously validated and published questionnaire into Arabic. It covered every KAP of oral cancer prevention that was useful in accomplishing the study's objectives. Logistic regression analysis was utilized to determine the factors associated with the practice of oral cancer prevention in the past year. Results Only 29.7% reported having participated in any OCP activities in the past 12 months while about 42% and 53% of participants referred suspected oral cancer patients to the departments of maxillofacial surgery and oral medicine, respectively. Most of the participants had poor knowledge (71.9%), unfavourable attitudes towards OCP (83.6%) and poor levels of practice (62.9%). The study found that the attitude of the participants was significant in influencing their practices of OCP in the previous 12 months, after adjusting for all other factors. Conclusion It was concluded that the level of knowledge, attitudes, and practices of OCP among the sample population was poor. The survey findings suggest that oral health practitioners in Jazan are inexperienced in the methods to adopt for prevention and early detection of oral cancer, despite the high prevalence of oral cancer among province residents. Further research should investigate effective educational strategies and training for improving the participation of students, interns, and faculty members in oral cancer prevention activities.

scholarly journals Caregivers’ attitudes, knowledge and practices of oral care at nursing homes in Serbia

2016 ◽  
Vol 73 (7) ◽  
pp. 668-673 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ivica Stancic ◽  
Milos Petrovic ◽  
Aleksandra Popovac ◽  
Miroslav Vasovic ◽  
Nebojsa Despotovic
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Nursing Homes ◽  
Periodontal Disease ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Oral Care ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Oral Diseases ◽  
Closed Type ◽  
Work Shifts ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

Background/Aim. Within the elderly population, residents in nursing homes, there is a greather risk of caries, periodontal disease and teeth loss. Assistance of caregivers in maintaininig good oral hygiene besides improving oral health can improve of residents general health and the qulity of their lives. The aim of this study was to examine the attitudes of caregivers and knowledge about oral health, as well as the practice regarding oral care they apply at nursing homes in Serbia. Methods. The survey was conducted at the Gerontology Center Belgrade, consisting of four nursing homes located in the urban area. The study included 58 caregivers. They were contacted on working days, in all work shifts, during January, February and March of 2013. They were asked to fill in a self-administered questionnaire consisting of 26 closed-type questions. Results. The caregivers mostly considered that it was very important to take care of oral health of the residents, but 69% responded that the level of their oral health was low or very low. As the main barriers to oral hygiene maintenance, the caregivers indicated lack of time. The caregivers had more knowledge about periodontal disease than about the main cause of caries and its prevention. Formal medical education had the influence on the knowledge about oral diseases. Oral hygiene procedures carried out by the mayority of caregivers were denture cleaning and tooth brushing. Conclusion. The caregivers were aware of the limitations in everyday oral care of nursing homes residents in Serbia, although solving these problems requires the involvement of the entire public health service.

Oral health knowledge, attitudes and practices of individuals with diabetes mellitus in the Sultanate of Oman

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dr.Noora Ibrahim Saleh AlShihi ◽  
Dr.Noor Al Busaidi ◽  
Dr.Abdulhakeem Al Rawahi ◽  
Dr.Raya Al Jahdhami ◽  
Dr.Rayan Al Riyami ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Sultanate Of Oman ◽  
Oral Health Knowledge ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

scholarly journals Nurses’ educational needs in the oral health of inpatients at Yazd Province in Iran: a Delphi study

BMC Nursing ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Seyed Hosein Tabatabaei ◽  
Fatemeh Owlia ◽  
Fatemeh Ayatollahi ◽  
Fahimeh Rashidi Maybodi ◽  
Hakimeh Ahadian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Delphi Study ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Oral Care ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Educational Needs ◽  
Hospitalized Patients ◽  
Oral Diseases ◽  
School Of Dentistry

Abstract Background Oral hygiene is an integral part of general health of a person. Nurses qualified about oral care can play an important role in improving the quality of oral health in hospitalized patients. This study investigated the educational needs of nurses in the field of oral health of hospitalized patients. Methods The study used the modified Delphi method in three rounds. Fifty faculty members of the School of Dentistry and Nursing were selected via purposive sampling. The data collection tool was a demographic form and an open-ended questionnaire in the first round and a structured questionnaire in the next rounds. The analysis was performed using both content and descriptive analysis techniques. Results The top ten oral health education priorities for nurses were greater than 75% with a consensus level: oral anatomy and physiology, learning the signs and symptoms of common oral diseases, learning of oral medications and administration, learning the drugs that cause damage to the mouth and teeth, training in managing dental emergencies, patient education for tooth brushing and taking care of the mouth, especially in the elderly patient, providing oral and dental care, training for unconscious and fasting patients, undergoing chemotherapy and radiotherapy, and hospitalization in intensive care unit. Conclusion The findings of the study emphasized the need for interdisciplinary cooperation between nursing and dental professionals for the development of an oral health curriculum for nurses to promote and improve oral health and prevent dental diseases in hospitalized patients and the community.

Oral health training, knowledge, attitudes and practices of primary care paediatricians: a European survey

2018 ◽  
Vol 177 (5) ◽  
pp. 675-681 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adamos Hadjipanayis ◽  
Zachi Grossman ◽  
Stefano del Torso ◽  
Kyriaki Michailidou ◽  
Diego Van Esso ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Training ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
European Survey ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices
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