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Dentamatics, a Board Game for Oral Health Education Using the Health Belief Model: A Qualitative Study
Priyanga Chandrasekaran1, Priyadharshini Ragavane1, Bhargavi K1
1Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth (Deemed-to-be) University, Puducherry, India.
Summary
Dentamatics, an interactive board game, significantly improved children's oral health knowledge. This engaging approach made learning about dental visits and braces enjoyable and effective for kids.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Health Education
- Game-Based Learning
Background:
- Collaborative learning enhances educational engagement.
- Traditional methods for children's oral health education can be improved.
- Interactive tools offer novel approaches to health literacy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of Dentamatics, an interactive board game, in improving oral health knowledge among children.
- To assess children's engagement and reception of the Dentamatics game for health education.
Main Methods:
- A cohort of twelve children participated in the study.
- Children played the Dentamatics board game after parental consent.
- Active learning was promoted through encouraged questions and clarifications.
Main Results:
- Post-game interviews indicated significant enhancements in oral health awareness.
- Children acquired knowledge on critical topics like early dental visits and orthodontic braces.
- The Dentamatics game received positive feedback, with participants enjoying the experience and expressing a desire to play again.
Conclusions:
- Dentamatics is a viable and engaging tool for pediatric oral health education.
- Interactive board games can effectively impart crucial dental health information to children.
- The study highlights the potential of gamification in improving children's health literacy.
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