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Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Paediatricians toward Long-Term Liquid Medicaments Associated Oral Health

Hrishikesh Walimbe1, Mohammed Nadeem Ahmed Bijle2, Meenakshi Nankar3

  • 1Reader, Department of Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Dr. D. Y. Patil Dental College & Hospital, Pimpri, Pune, Maharashtra, India.

Journal of International Oral Health : JIOH
|February 25, 2015
PubMed

Insights

Pediatricians show good awareness of liquid medication

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric medicine
  • Oral health
  • Public health

Background:

  • Pediatricians manage infant, child, and adolescent health.
  • Oral health is integral to overall pediatric health.
  • Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice (KAP) on pediatric liquid medicaments vary geographically.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Evaluate pediatricians' KAP regarding children's oral health.
  • Focus on long-term pediatric liquid medicament use.
  • Study conducted in Pimpri-Chinchwad industrial area.

Main Methods:

  • Questionnaire distributed to 50 pediatricians.
  • Assessed awareness of oral health risks from liquid medicaments.
  • Included oral hygiene and dental checkup advice.
  • Statistical analysis using SPSS and Chi-square test.

Main Results:

  • 68% aware of tooth structure defects from long-term use.
  • 58% advised regular dental checkups.
  • 50% prescribed medication between meals.
  • 74% advised rinsing after medication.

Conclusions:

  • Pediatricians demonstrate awareness of medication's oral health risks.
  • Precautions are generally taken.
  • Oral hygiene instruction provision needs improvement.
Abstract

Keywords:
Dental cariesoral healthpediatricsquestionnairetooth erosion

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