Curtailing of Myths and Misconceptions Regarding Oral Health among Indian Adult Population through Health Education and Promotion -Cross Sectional Survey

Curtailing of Myths and Misconceptions Regarding Oral Health among Indian Adult Population through Health Education and Promotion -Cross Sectional Survey

Background/Aim: Myths related to oral diseases and oral health-related practices are very common among the population. Inadequate knowledge along with the persisting myths regarding the etiology, course and outcome of oral diseases makes it difficult to initiate health behavioural changes. Present s...

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Main Authors: Badiger Apoorva Basavaraj, Gowda Triveni Mavinakote, Venkatesh Usha Govindaroy, Shah Rucha, Vemanaradhya Gayathri Gunjiganuru, Patil Mallanagouda Basanagouda
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sciendo 2021-03-01
Series:Balkan Journal of Dental Medicine
Subjects:
awareness
education
healthy lifestyle
misconceptions
myths
dentistry
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.2478/bjdm-2021-0002
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Summary:Background/Aim: Myths related to oral diseases and oral health-related practices are very common among the population. Inadequate knowledge along with the persisting myths regarding the etiology, course and outcome of oral diseases makes it difficult to initiate health behavioural changes. Present study scrutinizes various myths and misconceptions regarding oral health among the outpatients. The aim of this study was to assess myths and misconceptions about oral health and imparting education regarding the same.
ISSN:2335-0245

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