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Evaluation of Knowledge Levels Regarding Oral Health in Kidney Transplant Patients
Umut Yaprak1, Ela Tules Kadiroglu, Nurettin Ay
1>From the Dicle University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Periodontics, Diyarbakir, Turkiye.
Objectives:
In this study, we aimed to investigate the effects of immunosuppressive medications used by kidney transplant recipients on their periodontal health and to evaluate oral hygiene habits and knowledge levels regarding oral health among kidney transplant recipients.
Materials And Methods:
We included 120 participants who had undergone kidney transplant in our study. We collected and statistically analyzed demographic data and knowledge levels of the participants.
Results:
Responses to the statements "Gum bleeding is the first sign of gum disease, " "It is necessary to obtain doctor's approval before dental treatments after transplantation, " and "Bad breath can be an indicator of liver and kidney diseases " did not significantly vary based on education level. However, participants with a university degree had significantly higher knowledge levels regarding other statements (P < .05 ).
Conclusions:
As level of education increases, awareness of their own health among participants seemed to improve. Therefore, public health literacy initiatives can contribute positively to individuals ' overall health.
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