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Do our children play safe?
Naveen Kumar Ramagoni1, Y Rajmohan Shetty, Amitha M Hegde
1Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Children Dentistry, A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Deralakatte, Mangalore, Karnataka, India.
The Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry
|June 7, 2007
Summary
Many young athletes lack awareness of orofacial injuries and protective gear. While aware of mouthguards, South Indian school children showed no usage, highlighting a critical gap in sports safety knowledge.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Pediatric Health
- Public Health
Background:
- Sports participation is a common cause of injuries in children and adolescents.
- Orofacial injuries represent a significant risk in athletic activities.
- Understanding awareness levels is crucial for implementing effective prevention strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the awareness of orofacial injuries and emergency care among South Indian school children.
- To evaluate the knowledge and usage of protective devices, specifically mouthguards, in this demographic.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study was conducted with 719 athletically active school children aged 11-14 years.
- Data was collected using a structured questionnaire across four urban South Indian cities.
- Statistical analysis was performed to determine awareness and usage patterns.
Main Results:
- A significant inadequacy in awareness regarding orofacial injuries and their emergency management was observed.
- Knowledge about protective devices was minimal among the participants.
- While most children knew about mouthguards, none reported using them.
Conclusions:
- There is a critical need to improve orofacial injury awareness and promote the use of protective equipment in young athletes.
- Educational interventions focusing on sports safety and mouthguard utilization are recommended for South Indian school children.
- Addressing this knowledge-practice gap is essential for reducing sports-related orofacial injuries.
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