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Impact of Untreated Dental Caries on Daily Performances of Children From Low Social Class in an Urban African Population: The Importance of Pain
(2019) Lawal, F.B; Bankole, O.O
To determine the impact of untreated dental caries on the oral health related quality of life (OHRQoL) of children from low social class in an urban Nigerian population. The study was conducted among 6 to 15-year-old pupils from low social class in randomly selected primary schools in Ibadan. An interviewer-administered Child Oral Impact on Daily Performances (C-OIDP) questionnaire was used to obtain required information. Oral examination was conducted by calibrated examiners. Data obtained were analyzed with SPSS and test of association done with Mann-Whitney U and Chi-square tests. A total of 1286 pupils participated in the study and 130 (10.1%) had untreated dental caries, out of which 26 (20.0%) had pain from carious tooth. The C-OIDP of children with dental caries was similar to that of children without caries [median 0.0 vs. median 0.0; r = -0.025; p=0.368]. The median COIDP (3.0) of those with untreated dental caries and pain was higher than that of participants with painless caries [0.0; r=-0.768; p<0.001]. There were significant impacts on all eight domains of the OHRQoL of those with untreated dental caries and pain (71.4 – 100.0%) when compared to those with painless caries (0.0 – 28.6%; p<0.05). Untreated dental caries significantly impacts on OHRQoL of pupils from low social class only when associated with pain
Impact of Untreated Dental Caries on Daily Performances of Children From Low Social Class in an Urban African Population: The Importance of Pain
(2019) Lawal, F.B; Bankole, O.O
To determine the impact of untreated dental caries on the oral health related quality of life (OHRQoL) of children from low social class in an urban Nigerian population. The study was conducted among 6 to 15-year-old pupils from low social class in randomly selected primary schools in Ibadan. An interviewer-administered Child Oral Impact on Daily Performances (C-OIDP) questionnaire was used to obtain required information. Oral examination was conducted by calibrated examiners. Data obtained were analyzed with SPSS and test of association done with Mann-Whitney U and Chi-square tests. A total of 1286 pupils participated in the study and 130 (10.1%) had untreated dental caries, out of which 26 (20.0%) had pain from carious tooth. The C-OIDP of children with dental caries was similar to that of children without caries [median 0.0 vs. median 0.0; r = -0.025; p=0.368]. The median COIDP (3.0) of those with untreated dental caries and pain was higher than that of participants with painless caries [0.0; r=-0.768; p<0.001]. There were significant impacts on all eight domains of the OHRQoL of those with untreated dental caries and pain (71.4 – 100.0%) when compared to those with painless caries (0.0 – 28.6%; p<0.05). Untreated dental caries significantly impacts on OHRQoL of pupils from low social class only when associated with pain
Natal and neonatal teeth myths in a rural Nigerian community
(2020) Bankole, O.O; Lawal, F.B.
The presence of natal/neonatal teeth in infants is sometimes associated with negative societal attitudes. Literature regarding attitudes and beliefs of residents of Igbo Ora, Nigeria, regarding natal teeth is non-existent. It is therefore important to obtain baseline data to highlight knowledge gaps regarding natal/ neonatal teeth in infants. To determine the attitudes and beliefs of residents of Igbo Ora to natal/neonatal teeth in infants. A cross sectional study was conducted among 339 women attending dental outreach programmes in Igbo Ora using a pretested 17-item semi structured questionnaire. Over two fifths (48.7%) believed that a natal tooth is seen in an evil child. A third (36.0%) mentioned that the affected child is an embarrassment to the family. Over half (61.9%) were of the opinion that a natal tooth can affect a child negatively. Of these, 104 (49.5%) and 58 (27.6%) stated that the child “would suffer stigmatization” and “engage in strange things” respectively. Mothers of children with natal teeth were usually advised to extract the teeth, 74 (21.8%), hide the child, 74 (21.8%) and perform sacrifices to appease the gods, 69 (20.4%). The belief that a natal tooth is not associated with spiritual consequences increased with higher educational qualification (p < 0.001). This study reveals that knowledge gaps regarding natal/neonatal teeth are present among inhabitants of Igbo Ora. Appropriate health education is needed for the community members particularly targeted at women and the less educated
Owoero”: A Health Education Tool to Dispel Teething Myths and Misconceptions – A Report
(2018) Bankole, O.O; Lawal, F.B.; Ibiyemi, O
Research findings in Nigeria have revealed that misconceptions about teething is common in the society, particularly among individuals from the lower social class. This prompted the development of a twenty four minute video in a local Nigerian language (Yoruba) titled “Owoero” (meaning “ease”) . The video conveys a general message on ease of eruption of teeth in children; void of the long list of perceived symptoms. Videos are powerful communication vehicles and important health education tools. They have been used in many countries and previous researches have shown that videotapes are useful aids in health education This present video is to serve as a culturally appropriate community dental health education tool, with special focus on nursing mothers and pregnant women particularly in south western Nigeria because of their essential role in oral health care of children. The video also targets people from the lower socioeconomic class due to their poor knowledge and practice of oral health .This article describes the rationale behind the choice of a culturally appropriate heath educational video and the process and steps that went into the finished work