Autor: |
Sandeep Kumar, null Anubhuti, Abhishek Gautam, Ambar Khan, Anita B, Punit Karmacharya |
Jazyk: |
angličtina |
Rok vydání: |
2024 |
Předmět: |
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Zdroj: |
International Journal of Dentistry, Vol 2024 (2024) |
Druh dokumentu: |
article |
ISSN: |
1687-8736 |
DOI: |
10.1155/2024/9100665 |
Popis: |
Background. There is a lack of health care facilities and poor oral health awareness among the rural adult population of Jharkhand which may significantly influence oral health status and lifestyle scores. Aim. To assess the oral hygiene status, lifestyle factors, and various risk factors associated with poor lifestyle scores in the rural adult population of Jharkhand. Materials and Methods. This cross-sectional study included 400 rural adults (35–44 years) populations. Face-to-face interviews were used to collect sociodemographic data and data on oral hygiene practices. Lifestyle factors were assessed using Health Practice Index (HPI). Oral health status was assessed using the oral health assessment proforma provided by the World Health Organization (WHO). Results. A significantly higher (p value |
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