Journal of Occupational Health and Epidemiology
J Occup Health Epidemiol
Medical Sciences
http://johe.rums.ac.ir
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10.61186/johe
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2016
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The relationship between knowledge of oral health-related issues and the DMFT index in 12-year-old students in Rafsanjan, Iran, in 2016
Epidemiology
Original Article
<p><span style="font-family: times new roman;"><strong>Background:</strong> Children are the most sensitive and vulnerable group in terms of tooth decay. Any change or improvement in health-related knowledge and behavior in this group can have long-term and significant impacts on the health of the future generation. Thus, the present study was conducted with the aim to determine the relationship of knowledge of oral health-related issues with the decayed, missing, and filled teeth (DMFT) index in 12-year-old students of Rafsanjan, Iran, in 2016.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: times new roman;"><strong>Materials and Methods:</strong> This descriptive, cross-sectional study was performed on 460 students (230 boys and 230 girls) of 12 years of age from 10 elementary schools in Rafsanjan. The subjects were randomly selected. Data were collected through clinical examination, interviews, and a questionnaire. The questionnaire consisted of two parts; the first part contained a demographic characteristics form, and the second part contained the DMFT index and questions on knowledge of oral health-related issues. Data were analyzed using independent t-test, ANOVA, chi-square, and the Pearson correlation coefficient (α = 0.05).</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: times new roman;"><strong>Results:</strong> Mean DMFT index and knowledge score of the students were 2.66 ± 1.40 and 5.43 ± 1.82, respectively. Students with higher knowledge had lower DMFT index. Moreover, mean knowledge score of students with homemaker mothers was significantly higher compared to students with working mothers.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: times new roman;"><strong>Conclusion:</strong> The results of this study suggested a positive significant relationship between knowledge of oral health-related issues and DMFT index in 12-year-old students of Rafsanjan.</span></p>
Knowledge,Oral Hygiene,Awareness,Dental Caries,
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http://johe.rums.ac.ir/browse.php?a_code=A-10-193-1&slc_lang=en&sid=1
M
Shakerian
shakerianrostami@gmail.com
2240031947532846003640
2240031947532846003640
Yes
Dept. of Operative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran.
Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences
F
Sardari
2240031947532846003641
2240031947532846003641
No
Dept. of Oral Medicine, School of Dentistry, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran.
Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences
T
Kordafshari
2240031947532846003642
2240031947532846003642
No
Dept. of Operative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Golestan, Iran.
Golestan University of Medical Sciences