Evaluation of oral hygiene self-efficacy, knowledge, and motivation among young adults of rural-based tamilian population: A prospective cohort study

Background: Oral hygiene is the most essential factor in the prevention and therapy of many diseases, especially the periodontal disease. The aim of this study was to evaluate the oral hygiene-related knowledge, self-efficacy, and motivation of the young adults of rural-based Tamilian population, wi...

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Main Authors: Meenalochani Balasuppramaniem, Elanchezhiyan Sundaram, Rajkumar Daniel Gainneos, Vennila Karunamoorthy, Viola Esther Panneerselvan, Pavithra Thiruppathi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2017-01-01
Series:Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology
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Online Access:http://www.jisponline.com/article.asp?issn=0972-124X;year=2017;volume=21;issue=1;spage=55;epage=59;aulast=Balasuppramaniem