Perceived oral health beliefs, traditional practices, and oral health status of nomads of Tamilnadu: A cross-sectional study
Aim: To assess the perceived oral health beliefs, traditional practices, and oral health status of nomads. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 115 nomads residing in various places of Tamilnadu. Information regarding socio-demographics such as age, gender, occupation, and place of r...
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| author | R Sindhu Sunayana Manipal Raj Mohan V V Bharathwaj N Divya Lalitha D Prabu |
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| description | Aim: To assess the perceived oral health beliefs, traditional practices, and oral health status of nomads. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 115 nomads residing in various places of Tamilnadu. Information regarding socio-demographics such as age, gender, occupation, and place of residence were obtained. Study participants were interviewed with a pre-tested questionnaire consisting questions related to oral health beliefs and oral health practices. Clinical examination was carried out to record the oral health status using a proforma. Results: A significant Chi-square association was found with oral health-related beliefs (P < 0.01). However, 30.9% had perceived strong beliefs, 64.3% of the subjects used toothbrush, and 20% had at least one oral mucosal lesion. Conclusion: A significant proportion of nomads had perceived oral health beliefs, which had a significant association with their traditional practices and their oral health was much deteriorated. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-cd55bef9ed11492d8113ad78647f4d512022-12-22T00:42:35ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsJournal of Family Medicine and Primary Care2249-48632020-01-019113113510.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_618_19Perceived oral health beliefs, traditional practices, and oral health status of nomads of Tamilnadu: A cross-sectional studyR SindhuSunayana ManipalRaj MohanV V BharathwajN Divya LalithaD PrabuAim: To assess the perceived oral health beliefs, traditional practices, and oral health status of nomads. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 115 nomads residing in various places of Tamilnadu. Information regarding socio-demographics such as age, gender, occupation, and place of residence were obtained. Study participants were interviewed with a pre-tested questionnaire consisting questions related to oral health beliefs and oral health practices. Clinical examination was carried out to record the oral health status using a proforma. Results: A significant Chi-square association was found with oral health-related beliefs (P < 0.01). However, 30.9% had perceived strong beliefs, 64.3% of the subjects used toothbrush, and 20% had at least one oral mucosal lesion. Conclusion: A significant proportion of nomads had perceived oral health beliefs, which had a significant association with their traditional practices and their oral health was much deteriorated.http://www.jfmpc.com/article.asp?issn=2249-4863;year=2020;volume=9;issue=1;spage=131;epage=135;aulast=Sindhubeliefsnomadsoral healthpractices |
| spellingShingle | R Sindhu Sunayana Manipal Raj Mohan V V Bharathwaj N Divya Lalitha D Prabu Perceived oral health beliefs, traditional practices, and oral health status of nomads of Tamilnadu: A cross-sectional study Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care beliefs nomads oral health practices |
| title | Perceived oral health beliefs, traditional practices, and oral health status of nomads of Tamilnadu: A cross-sectional study |
| title_full | Perceived oral health beliefs, traditional practices, and oral health status of nomads of Tamilnadu: A cross-sectional study |
| title_fullStr | Perceived oral health beliefs, traditional practices, and oral health status of nomads of Tamilnadu: A cross-sectional study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Perceived oral health beliefs, traditional practices, and oral health status of nomads of Tamilnadu: A cross-sectional study |
| title_short | Perceived oral health beliefs, traditional practices, and oral health status of nomads of Tamilnadu: A cross-sectional study |
| title_sort | perceived oral health beliefs traditional practices and oral health status of nomads of tamilnadu a cross sectional study |
| topic | beliefs nomads oral health practices |
| url | http://www.jfmpc.com/article.asp?issn=2249-4863;year=2020;volume=9;issue=1;spage=131;epage=135;aulast=Sindhu |
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