Oral hygiene practices, dental service use and oral health self-perception of schoolchildren from a rural zone in the Brazilian Northeast region / Práticas de higiene bucal, uso de serviço odontológico e autopercepção de saúde bucal de escolares da zona rural de Caruaru, PE, Brasil
Rev. odonto ciênc
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25(1): 25-31, jan.-mar. 2010. tab
Article
in English
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ABSTRACT
Purpose:
To evaluate the oral hygiene practices, use of dental services and self-perception of oral health of school children from the rural areas of the city of Caruaru, PE, in the Northeast region of Brazil.Methods:
An exploratory cross-sectional study was carried out using interviews with structured questionnaires aimed at students aged between 6 and 12 years (n=150). Demographic and socio-economic data on oral hygiene practices, the use of dental services and self-perception of oral health were collected and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics (chi-square and Fisher's exact tests).Results:
Most of the students cleaned their teeth (82.0%) with toothpaste (98.0%), a toothbrush available at the market (93.2%) and dental floss (26.4%). All students (150) had a toothbrush, the majority (86.7%) for individual use, and performed three or more daily brushings (56.4%). A significant portion had visited the dentist (72.7%) due to the need for treatment (57.8%) and toothache (33.0%). Among those who had never been to the dentist, fear (36.6%) was the main reason. The majority (56.0%) considered their teeth to be in good condition.Conclusion:
Despite the low socio-economic status of the evaluated population, changes in oral hygiene practices and the demand for dental care were observed.RESUMO
Objetivo:
Avaliar as práticas de higiene bucal, o uso de serviços odontológico e a autopercepção de saúde bucal de escolares da zona rural de Caruaru, PE, Brasil.Metodologia:
Através de estudo transversal exploratório usando entrevistas com formulário estruturado dirigidas a escolares na faixa etária de seis a 12 anos (n=150), foram coletados dados demográficos e sócio-econômicos relativos as práticas de higiene bucal, uso de serviços odontológico e autopercepção de saúde bucal, analisados por meio de estatística descritiva e inferencial (Qui-quadrado e Exato de Fisher).Resultados:
A maioria dos escolares limpava os dentes (82,0%) com dentifrício (98,0%), escova dentária disponível no mercado (93,2%) e fio dental (26,4%). Todos os escolares (150) tinham escova, a maioria (86,7%) de uso individual, e realizavam três ou mais escovações diárias (56,4%). Uma parcela significativa visitou o dentista (72,7%) devido à necessidade de tratamento (57,8%) e de dor de dente (33,0%). Dentre os que nunca foram ao dentista, o medo (36,6%) foi o principal motivo. A maioria (56,0%) avaliou que os seus dentes estão em bom estado.Conclusão:
A maior parte dos escolares possuía boas práticas de higiene bucal, já fez uso do serviço odontológico para necessidades curativas e relatou boa percepção sobre sua saúde bucal.
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Main subject:
Oral Hygiene
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Rural Population
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Self Concept
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Oral Health
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Dental Care for Children
Type of study:
Evaluation studies
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Observational study
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Prevalence study
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Qualitative research
Limits:
Child
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Brazil
Language:
English
Journal:
Rev. odonto ciênc
Journal subject:
Dentistry
Year:
2010
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Higher Education Association of Caruaru/BR
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State University of Pernambuco/BR
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University of Pernambuco/BR
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