Oral health among primary school children among rural areas in Minia, Egypt
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Abstract
Background: Oral health is very important to general health and well-being. Little is perceived about oral health in Egypt.
Objective: to review the oral health knowledge, attitudes, and practice among school children in rural areas of Minia governorate. Methods: A cross-sectional school-based study. Data were collected by using structured interview questionnaires. The questionnaire was designed to describe the knowledge, attitude, and practice of grade school children. Results: This study included 1030 grade school students distributed along 8 public schools in 4 districts of Minia governorate. About 60% of students usually clean their teeth. Materials used for teeth cleaning were tooth brush and tooth paste (65%). Knowledge and practice about oral health among study participants were poor, soextended oral health educational projects for both children and their parents are required.Conclusion Well- structured oral health educational programs are required to achieve better oral health.