Status of oral health awareness in Indian children as compared to Western children: a thought provoking situation (a pilot study).
J Indian Soc Pedod Prev Dent
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2007 Mar; 25(1): 15-9
Article
in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-114589
ABSTRACT
A study was conducted to evaluate the level of oral health awareness in a selected sample of Indian children and a selected sample of western children residing in Amritsar city of Punjab. Children were evaluated on the basis of a standardized questionnaire developed by WHO, for health awareness in children. Final results revealed the level of awareness in both the groups and the practical application of their knowledge about dental health in day to day life.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Oral Hygiene
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World Health Organization
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Humans
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Child
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Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
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Oral Health
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Epidemiologic Methods
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Adolescent
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Dental Care for Children
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India
Type of study:
Qualitative research
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
J Indian Soc Pedod Prev Dent
Journal subject:
Dentistry
Year:
2007
Type:
Article
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