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AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOR ELDERLY PEOPLE TO IMPROVE DENTAL HEALTH STATUS

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Amany Mohamed Saad , Dina Alwasal Ahmed Elsaied , Aliaa Mohammed Elafandy
» doi: 10.31838/ecb/2023.12.s1.172

Abstract

Background: Good dental health is essential for overall health and healthy aging; the elderly people poor dental health has been considered a risk factor for general health problems. Educational program needed to improve knowledge, practice & attitude regarding dental health and denture care. Aim: The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of an educational program for elderly people to improve dental health status. Design: A quasi experimental research design with pre and post test was utilized in this study. Sample: Convenience sample was utilized in this study to choose 90 elderly people. Setting: The study was conducted at one geriatric home (Berket Al- Sabba) and geriatric club (Dar Altakwa) at Menofia Governorate. Tools: Interview questionnaire of this tool developed by the investigator based on review of related literature and it is composed of five parts. Demographic characteristics of the studied elderly, past and present medical history elderly knowledge about dental health, and denture care, elderly reported practices of dental health and denture care, elderly attitude toward dental health and denture care. Results: The study showed 96.7% of elderly had good knowledge post implementation of educational program, 76.7% of them had adequate reported practice post implementation of educational program. Also 28.9% them had positive attitude post implementation of educational program. Conclusion: The educational program were effective in improving the elderly knowledge, attitude & practices regarding dental health and denture care. Recommendation: Health educational program required for elderly to raise awareness about dental health and denture care.

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