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Published in English in Tropical Dental Journal Volume 27 - June 2004 pages 22-26

Oral health knowledge and sources of information among male Saudi school childrenOral health knowledge and sources of information among male Saudi school children est évalué 1 étoiles par les abonnés Tropical Dental Journal Online

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Authors : AMJAD H. WYNE, A.N. CHOHAN, K. AL DOSARI, M. AL DOKHEIL - Saudi Arabia


Résumé

L'objectif de cette étude est de déterminer le degré de connaissance de l'hygiène buccale et des sources d'informations chez les élèves saoudiens de sexe masculin. Les informations nécessaires ont été recueillies à travers un questionnaire spécial. 130 élèves d'une moyenne d'âge de 13,3 (SD 1,9) ans ont répondu au questionnaire. Il n'y avait pas de différence majeure dans les connaissances de l'hygiène buccale ou dans les sources d'informations par rapport à l'âge et au niveau d'éducation. Moins de la moitié (44,6 %) des élèves a entendu parler de fluor, un tiers (34,6 %) a identifié correctement l'action du fluor comme préventive de la carie dentaire. Presque tous les élèves (97,2 %) pensaient que les sucreries (chocolat et bonbons) causaient des caries dentaires. Cependant, un grand nombre d'élèves (31,5 %) n'était pas au courant du potentiel cariogénique des boissons gazeuses. Plus de la moitié (53,1 %) des élèves a rapporté que leur dentiste leur a enseigné comment se brosser les dents proprement. Cependant, pour 11.5 % des élèves, personne ne leur a enseigné comment se brosser les dents correctement. Un grand nombre (40 %) d'élèves pensait qu'on ne consultait le dentiste qu'en cas de douleurs dentaires. Les dentistes sont les sources d'informations en hygiène buccale les plus populaires (61, 5 %). En conclusion, les élèves ont besoin d'une éducation plus importante en hygiène buccale pour la prévention des caries dentaires. Les parents, les enseignants ainsi que les médias peuvent jouer un grand rôle dans l'éducation en hygiène buccale.

Abstract
Oral health knowledge and sources of information among male Saudi school children

The purpose of present study was to determine the oral health knowledge and sources of information in male Saudi school children. The required information was collected through a especially designed questionnaire. A total of 130 children completed the questionnaire with the mean age of 13.3 (SD 1.9) years. There was no significant difference in oral health knowledge or sources of information in relation to age and educational level. Less than half (44.6%) of the children actually had heard about fluoride, one-third (34.6%) correctly identified the action of fluoride as preventing tooth decay. Almost all (97.2%) the children thought that sweets (chocolates/candies) could cause tooth decay. However, a large number of children were not aware of cariogenic potential of soft drinks (31.5%). More than half (53.1%) of the children reported that their dentist taught them how to brush properly. However, 11.5% children were not taught by any one about proper tooth-brushing. A large number (40.0%) of children thought that one must visit the dentist only in case of pain in the teeth. Dentists were the most popular (61.5%) source of oral health information. It can be concluded that the children need further oral health education in areas of caries prevention, and there was a need to utilise parents, schoolteachers and media to enhance their oral health knowledge.

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