Year : 2016

Volume : Volume 6

Issue : Issue 2s

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Abstract

Aim:  To assess knowledge attitude and practices of oral health care among health care workers in primary health care centers of Gulbarga district, Karnataka. Materials and Method: Descriptive cross sectional study was held at primary health centers chosen by simple random technique. Sample included all health care workers in these centers. Semi structured self-administered questionnaire was used. Results: The response rate was 100% with a opinion that dental health is an integral part of general health. 99% of them were of the opinion that brushing was the best oral hygiene measure. Knowledge regarding etiology of dental caries and tobacco as etiology of oral cancer was adequate. No difference was encountered in knowledge, attitude and behavior with regard to the high and low educated or between hierarchy of service or socioeconomic groups. Conclusion: Primary health care workers can be of good help in providing dental health to the community.

Keywords: Primary health care workers, oral hygiene measures, oral health, knowledge practice and attitude.