Prevalence and awareness regarding dental problem in school children at Jeddah City, KSA
Abstract
Dental caries is the most prevalent chronic disease affecting humans irrespective of age, sex, race and socioeconomic status. As around 90% of school children and most of the adults have been affected by dental caries, hence it has been considered as the most important global oral health burden . Epidemiological surveys are important for monitoring trends in dental caries and for assessing the dental needs.
Methods:
School children’s visited Primary care health care center during the study period ( Jan-2019- March-2019) of Jeddah city under 12 years of age were included in this study. Written consent was taken from them. A purposely constructed questionnaire was used to collect the data. SPSS ver.20 was used for analysis. Chi-square and t - test was used for analysis at 5% level of significance.
Results:
Total students included in this study was 178 with mean ± s.d was 7.5 ± 3.8 , 85% were aware about the dental problems.
Conclusion:
Need of reforms in dietary and brushing habits required
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