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Knowledge, attitude, and practices of interdental aids among medical professionals in Davangere district, Karnataka.
- Source :
- Journal of the International Clinical Dental Research Organization; Jan-Jun2015, Vol. 7 Issue 1, p39-43, 5p
- Publication Year :
- 2015
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Abstract
- Objectives: The purpose of this study was to evaluate awareness regarding interdental aids in medical population. Materials and Methods: This study included 337 medical professionals living in Davangere district, Karnataka, India. A dental health questionnaire was distributed to all subjects consisting of 18questions. Results: Total 337 people with 187 females and 150 males who were of mean age 27.6±9.0 years participated in the study. The significant positive response (<0.05) in females as compared to males was observed for two items (4 and 7). Conclusions: The low positive response towards interdental aids should focus to conduct mass educative programs providing information regarding different interdental aids. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- DENTISTRY
THEORY of knowledge
ATTITUDE (Psychology)
MEDICINE
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 22310754
- Volume :
- 7
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of the International Clinical Dental Research Organization
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 101866526
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.4103/2231-0754.153494