International Journal of Dental Sciences & Research - Volumes & Issues - Volume 4: Dec 2024,Issue 2

PERSONAL HYGIENE AMONG THE LOCAL POPULATION IN INDIA

  • Published: Dec 2024
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Jangar Kesselly, George Nathan, AmanJot Kaur, Laima Zehra, 5Sahil Handa, Arick

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Personal hygiene, Attitude, infections, healthcare worker.

Abstract

Aim of study: To assess the level of awareness among local population regarding personal hygiene.

Materials & methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among patients attending community dental outreach pro- grams organized by the Dental Hospital over a period of 2-month. A total of 102 persons were selected for the study who were above 15 years of age. The structured questionnaire on the awareness regarding personal hygiene among local popula- tion was developed focusing on the knowledge, attitude and practices written in English but translated to the local language (Punjabi) during interview and distributed to the selected individuals. The responses to the questions were recorded on a point scale ranging from positive to negative answers and data was analyzed statistically.

Results:Approximately 94.1% knew about personal hygiene, while 98.0% were having knowledge on human faces contain germs that can cause infection. Most of individuals (88.3%)clean their teeth. Knowledge on what to do while coughing and sneezing 98.0% said YES, 1.0% person said NO, while importance of hand washing 100% said YES.

Conclusion: Almost half of the populations have good knowledge, attitude and practice on personal hygiene. Females have higher scores in knowledge, attitude, and practice as compared to males. The class increases (sixth, seventh and eighth), the knowledge, attitude, and practice towards personal hygiene also increases. Women are more receptive to learning and are very likely to adopt healthy behaviors at every age.

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