Evaluation of Oral Health Status and Dietary Habits in School Children among age 12-14 years; A Cross-Sectional Study: Oral Health Status and Dietary Habits in Children

Farwa Shahid; Farrah Pervaiz; Muhammad Farrukh Habib; Maryam Masood; Azka Naseem; Humaira Mahmood

doi:10.54393/pjhs.v5i03.1326

Authors

Farwa Shahid Department of Public Health, Armed Forces Post Graduate Medical Institute, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Farrah Pervaiz Department of Public Health, Armed Forces Post Graduate Medical Institute, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Muhammad Farrukh Habib Department of Management Sciences, Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University, Islamabad, Pakistan
Maryam Masood Department of Orthodontics, Faryal Dental College, Lahore, Pakistan
Azka Naseem Department of Public Health, Armed Forces Post Graduate Medical Institute, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Humaira Mahmood Department of Public Health, Armed Forces Post Graduate Medical Institute, Rawalpindi, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v5i03.1326

Keywords:

Dental Caries, Dietary Habits, Tooth Decay, Public Health

Abstract

The prevalence of dental caries among Pakistani schoolchildren is rising. Current epidemiological statistics are required to determine treatment needs. These numbers are not presently accessible for elementary school students. Objectives: To assess the Oral health status of secondary school children 12 – 14 years through DMFT index and to determine the relationship between dietary habits and Dental caries of secondary school children aged 12 – 14 years via questionnaire. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted through interviews and clinical examinations in three Secondary schools of children based in Lahore. Number of participants were 398 children aged 12 to 14 years, encompassing both males and females. Oral health status and Dietary habits were evaluated through DMFT Index and Self-administered WHO Approved Questionnaire. Correlation of Demographic variables and Dietary habits of participants with High DMFT was observed. Results: The DMFT percentage was found to be 76% among 398 participants, indicating a significant burden of dental carries in our population. The Correlation between poor dietary habits and Dental caries was established through Chi square test. A statistically significant correlation (p<0.05) was noted among Dental caries and high sugary intake. No significant relation was observed among other variables and Dental Caries. Conclusions: Unsatisfactory Oral health status and poor food habits among school- aged youngsters. It calls for urgent action to improve oral health status and promote healthier dietary choices, seeking to minimize tooth decay frequency while improving general dental hygiene.

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