Knowledge, attitude and practice about effects of oil pulling and its health benefits among Undergraduate Dental students in Bareilly city:A cross sectional study
KAP study on oil pulling among undergraduate dental students
Abstract
BACKGROUND-Despite the growing and advancing technological methods of treating various diseases, the most straightforward and less complicated method of treating diseases without any side effects dates back to ancient ayurvedic herbs and practices.
AIM-This survey was conducted to evaluate and compare the knowledge,attitude and practice of the dental students towards oil pulling and its role in maintaining oral hygiene.
METHODOLOGY-This survey was conducted using a pre-validated questionnaire consisting of 16 questions about the knowledge,attitude and practice regarding oil pulling and its effects on oral health that was circulated among the dental students.Descriptive statistics was used in terms of the frequency and percentage and the independent t-test were employed to check the association between the survey questions.
RESULTS-Out of 120 dental students, 61.7% knew what oil pulling is. Although 49.2% think that dentist should prescribe oil pulling for maintenance of oral hygiene,40.8% are not sure whether it can be used for daily use.
CONCLUSION-This study highlights need for educational interventions on the importance of oil pulling.More awareness needs to be created among the dental students regarding how oil pulling positively influences oral health and serves to be an affordable and less harmful alternative to chemical medication.
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