Knowledge and attitudes regarding bleeding gums among school children of Peshawar

ABSTRACT

The objective of this cross sectional study was to assess Knowledge, Attitude and Practices [KAP] regarding bleeding gums in school going children of Peshawar. Seventy-four percent of students were aware of the term bleeding gums whereas 26% did not have any idea. Sixty three percent of the students were suffering from bleeding gums and 51% consulted a dentist in order to get them cured. While the rest used some home remedy or did nothing, and ignored bleeding gums. Based on these results it was concluded that the school going children of this study were not fully aware about bleeding gums and their effects on oral health