Comparative evaluation of knowledge and awareness about diabetes complication on oral health among diabetic and non-diabetic population

  • Saad Mohammed Altuwalah
  • , Sami Mohammed Amri
  • , Musab Abdullah Alsulami
  • , Inderjit Murugendrappa Gowdar

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Abstract

Diabetic patients awareness and attitudes toward their heightened risk for oral diseases is very much essential to overcome the same. Hence the present study was conducted to explore the knowledge and awareness. Methodology: A close ended questionnaire study was done to assess the knowledge, attitude & practice regarding oral health among 150 diabetic & non diabetic study subjects. Results: There was statistically significant difference was noted among diabetic in many areas of knowledge, attitude & practice related to oral health. Conclusion: Though knowledge was comparatively good among diabetic subjects, there were lacunae in attitude & practice.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)462-466
Number of pages5
JournalIndian Journal of Public Health Research and Development
Volume10
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - May 2019
Externally publishedYes

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • Attitude
  • Diabetic
  • Knowledge
  • Non-diabetic
  • Oral health problems

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