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A Health Education Video in an Indigenous Nigerian Language to Dispel Misconceptions Associated with Reversal of Eruption Sequence of Anterior Teeth
(2019) Bankole, O.O.; Ibiyemi, O.; Lawal, F.B
Research findings conducted in Nigeria have revealed grave misconceptions regarding eruption of maxillary anterior teeth before the mandibular ones in children as affected individuals are believed to be evil, carriers of misfortune and their families are deemed cursed. Such children are stigmatized, abandoned and may be gotten rid of. A twenty three minute culturally appropriate video in the Yoruba language titled “Baba Yoyin” (meaning male tooth extractor -traditional dentist ) was developed to demystify the Nigerian community about misconceptions associated with reversal of eruption sequence of teeth and educate them about hazards associated with patronizing traditional dentists and the need to visit a dentist/doctor for advice. In the pre -production stage, the video was designed and planned and the cast , crew and appropriate locations for shooting the film shooting were selected . In the production stage, filming was done with several wide, medium and close shots. At post production, the film was edited with a sound mix comprising of sound effects and music. Computer graphic effects were added digitally. This video was produced in Yoruba, an indigenous Nigerian language to serve as a culturally appropriate community dental health education tool targeting nursing mothers, pregnant women, and traditional birth attendants from the lower social class in south western Nigeria. The storyline in this video tape will be translated into Igbo and Hausa , the two other major Nigerian languages. This videotape can be repeated in other African settings whose societies experience similar misconceptions about tooth eruption
A Pilot Trial of the Impact of Financial Incentive on the Utilization of Dental Services among Civil Servants in Ibadan, Nigeria
(2019) Alade, O.T.; Lawal, F.B
Financial constraints have been reported as major barriers to utilization of dental Services in developing countries. It is however unknown if financial incentives will improve dental Service utilization among civil servants in Nigeria. To evaluate the effect of financial incentive on the utilization of dental Services among civil servants in Ibadan, Nigeria. This was a pilot trial among two clusters of civil servants in Ibadan, Nigeria. In both groups, the civil servants participated in an oral health education programme, a dental screening exercise and referral for dental treatment. In addition to this, the experimental group got a financial incentive to present for treatment. The two groups were followed up for a period of twelve weeks. Data were analysed using SPSS. A total of 109 civil servants participated in the study. There were 62 in the control group and 47 in the experimental group. The mean age of the study participants in the control group was 42.1+8.75 years, mean DMFT was 0.95 + 1.87 and 94% of them had an unmet dental need. Similarly, in the experimental group the mean age was 44.7—11.68 years, mean DMFT was 0.45+0.95 and 98% of them had an unmet need. There was no significant difference between the two groups at baseline. At twelve weeks, none of those referred for treatment in the control group presented for treatment while only 3 (6.4%) experimental group presented for dental treatment. No statistical difference was observed (p=0.077). In this study financial incentive did not result in significant increased utilization of dental care Services among adults
A report on oral health delivery to rural underserved communities oyo state using the mobile dental clinic
(2018) Balogun, A.O.; Taiwo J.O.; Ipeaiyeda O.J.; Lawal F.B.; Ibiyemi O.
In Nigeria, the distribution of health care facilities particularly oral health facilities is urban based. Consequently, the rural people have no access or minimal access to oral health care. Various studies have called attention to the increasing trend of oral diseases in Nigeria, especially in the rural areas. Mobile dental clinic transcends all barriers to oral health care including physical and cultural barriers through community outreach, to rural underserved areas. Therefore, this project set out to determine the oral health needs of poor underserved rural communities in Ibadan and to deliver oral health care at their doorsteps. Using the services of a mobile dental clinic, inhabitants in selected rural communities namely; Akufo, Olosun, Aremo and Ilaju were given oral health talk and treatment after their needs were determined using dental mirror, natural light, CPITN probe, caries probe. One hundred and thirty one people were examined and treated. Majority were from Yoruba tribe. More females (58.0%) participated in the study. Mean age of the participants was 42.4years (+10.4). Many (61.8%) of the participants had periodontal disease, tooth wear 24.4%, dental caries 16.0%. Majority of the participants had scaling and polishing (61.8%) as treatment, while 3.1% had atraumatic restorative treatment. Extraction was done for 6.8% of participants, while 27.5% were referred. Oral diseases, especially periodontal disease, tooth wear and caries are quite prevalent in underserved rural communities
A short report on tooth replacement in an older suburban population in Nigeria
(2017) Ibiyemi, O; Lawal, F.B
To determine: the knowledge of the participants about removable dentures, importance of tooth replacement; prevalence of tooth loss and denture use; and factors associated with its non-use among an elderly population in Nigeria. Tooth loss without replacement can impact negatively on the quality of life of the elders, thus making use of denture a basic requirement for those with partial or complete edentulous arches in developed countries. It is, however, not known if this is the case among elders in suburban Nigeria. A cross-section of 392 consenting elderly participants aged ≥65 years residing at Idikan, Ibadan, Nigeria, were interviewed on their biodata, knowledge of removable denture and importance of tooth replacement, history of use of denture and reasons for non-use where applicable. Oral examinations for the presence of missing teeth and denture were conducted by an examiner. Data were analysed with SPSS and P value set at ˂.05. The mean age of the participants was 73 (SD = 9.2) years. About 39% of the participants believed that it was important to replace missing teeth, 56.0% had poor knowledge about tooth replacement options, and 47.7% had at least a missing tooth. Only 7.1% of those with missing teeth had them replaced and all were using removable acrylic partial dentures. Financial constraint was the main reason for non-replacement of missing teeth (80.1%). Age, gender, occupation before retirement, income, level of education and presence of physical impairment were associated with non-use of denture (P ˂ .05). Many elderly individuals had poor knowledge about removable dentures and the importance of tooth replacement. About half of the participants had full complement of teeth and only 7.1% of those with tooth loss reported denture wear. Major reasons for non-use of dentures were due to economic reasons.
Accessibility of young adolescents to information on dentai caries in Ibadan, Nigeria
(2019) Lawal, F.B
The prevalence of dental caries, which is on the rise among adolescents in Nigeria has been associated with poor oral health awareness. It remains unknown if information about dental caries is available to young adolescents. This study therefore, determined the accessibility of young adolescents to information on dental caries in Ibadan, Nigeria. A cross sectional study was conducted among 911 pupils aged 10 to 12 years in 12 randomly selected public primary schools in three Local Government Areas in the metropolis of Ibadan. Data were obtained with structured interviewer administered questionnaires. Data obtained was analysed using SPSS version 23. Statistical significance was set at p < 5%. Only 90 (9.9%) pupils had accessed information on dental caries prior to the interview. Information on dental caries were accessed through dentists, 66 (73.3%) and school teachers 24 (26.7%). Pupils who were males (OR = 1.7, CI = 1.0 - 2.7, p = 0.04), whose parents had tertiary education (OR = 3.4, CI = 1.7 - 6.8, p < 0.001), had consulted a dentist (OR = 6.0, CI = 3.5 - 10.6, p < 0.001), rated their oral health as poor (OR = 2.0. CI = 1.1 -3.5, P = 0.024) or perceived a need for dental treatment (OR = 1.5, CI = 0.8 - 2.7, p = 0.196) were more likely to have accessed information on dental caries previously. Very few pupils had prior access to information on dental caries and dentists were the major sources. Male gender, higher parental education, previous dental consultations and poor self-rating of oral health were significant predictors of prior access to information on dental caries
An audit of school oral health education program in a developing country
(2014) Lawal, F.B.; Taiwo, J.O
The increasing prevalence of oral diseases in children in developing countries is a major public health concern and creates the need to review various preventive strategies put in place on oral health promotion. In the absence of formal national programs, tertiary health institutions have adopted low-budget school oral education programs targeted at improving oral health awareness and behavioral changes in school children. The aim of this study was to review the school oral health education programs conducted by the Community Dentistry Unit of a tertiary hospital in a major city in Nigeria. An evaluation of the school oral health education programs conducted in the city over a 5-year period was done. Data collected included: venue of the program, the number of students and teachers educated in each school, screening and referrals, adequacy of teaching aids, desire for revisit, and barriers noted in its conduct. A total of 104 oral health education programs were conducted during this period involving 16,248 participants. The majority (80%) of the schools visited was primary schools and 54% were privately owned. Over half of the programs were conducted on assembly grounds, 21% in classrooms, and 13% in school halls. Challenges encountered included: lack of audiovisual aids, transportation problems, inadequacy of screening tools, and insufficient promotional materials. All the schools visited requested for (subsequent) regular visitation. Conclusion: The study showed the feasibility of low-budget oral health education and willingness of schools to benefit from such programs. There are barriers to effective communication, which can be mitigated in order to achieve an optimal school oral health education program in a low resource setting
Applicability and cross-cultural adaptation of the self-administered Child–OIDP in a rural Nigeria community
(2017) Lawal, F.B.; Dauda, M.A
The utilization of the Child Oral Impact on Daily Performances (Child–OIDP), one of the most widely used quality of life measures for children, in rural communities will require cross adaptation of the measure since rural communities in Africa are in no small way influenced by the prevailing cultural norms and values. The aim of this study was to assess the applicability of self administered Child–OIDP measure in a rural Community in Nigeria. A cross sectional study was conducted among 403 secondary school students in Igboora, Nigeria using self-administered Child–OIDP questionnaire translated into the local language. The mean age of the study participants was 12.4 (±0.7) years. The impact of oral health on their daily performances scores ranged from 0 to 66. Higher OIDP scores were significantly associated with perceived need for dental treatment (p < 0.001), satisfaction ratings of oral health condition (p = 0.001), satisfaction ratings of tooth appearance (p = 0.030) and pain (p < 0.001). The use of frequency or severity scales separately or combined exhibited similar and acceptable validity and reliability; however, the frequency scale alone had the highest Cronbach’s alpha value (0.876), while use of both frequency and severity scales was best for inter–item correlations (0.552-0.714). The translated version of the Child–OIDP measure is a valid and applicable tool in a rural community. Use of either the frequency or severity scale of this version of Child–OIDP is valid, cross-culturally adaptable and recommended
Capabilities, opportunities and motivations supporting oral health behaviour of adolescents in Nigerian schools
(2019) Lawal, F. B.; Oke, G. A.
Aims: To determine the oral health capabilities, opportunities and motivations supporting oral health behaviour among adolescents in schools in a low-income country. methods: In 2018, this cross- sectional study was conducted among 2097 students in the 10th and 11th grades of 30 randomly selected secondary schools in Ibadan, Nigeria after obtaining ethical approval from the Institution’s Ethics Review Board. Data were obtained with self-administered questionnaires to assess capabilities (oral health knowledge (K), attitude (A) and practices (P)) as well as motivation. A checklist was used to assess availability of oral health promotional activities/materials (opportunities) in the schools concerned. Data were analyzed with SPSS; bivariate analysis was performed using chi square and multivariate analysis with logistic regression. p value for significance was set at 0.05. results: The response rate was 99.5%. Poor oral KAP scores (<50%) were recorded among 2096 ( 99.9%) for K, 1288 ( 61.4%) for A and 1519 (72.4%) for P respectively. There were no oral health promotional materials in any of the schools and the only oral health promotional activity was oral health education in 8 (26.7%) schools; only 331 (15.8%) students had been educated about their oral health. About half 1161 (55.4%) were motivated and will participate in an oral health programme in school. Students; aged 12- 15 years (OR=1.6,95%CI=1.3-1.9, p<0.001), with skilled-worker parents (OR=1.9,95%CI=1.1- 3.3, p=0.020), had received previous oral health education (OR=1.6, 95%CI=1.2-2.0,p<0.001) or had consulted a dentist (OR=2.5,95%CI=1.6-4.0,p= <0.001) had better capabilities. Students who had ≥ 50% final KAP scores (OR=4.7,95%CI=3.3-6.7, p<0.001) had been educated about their oral health (OR =1.7,95%CI=1.1-2.4, p=0.011) were better motivated. conclusions: In the population studied there were gross inadequacies in the oral health capabilities, existing opportunities and motivations for positive oral health behaviour. There were disparities related to socio-demographic characteristics of the students and capabilities, opportunities, motivation influencing oral health behaviour. Oral health capabilities and opportunities were significant predictors of motivation for positive oral health behaviour.
Capabilities, opportunities and motivations supporting oral health behaviour of adolescents in Nigerian schools
(2019) Lawal, F.B.; Oke, G.A
Aims: To determine the oral health capabilities, opportunities and motivations supporting oral health behaviour among adolescents in schools in a low-income country. methods: In 2018, this cross- sectional study was conducted among 2097 students in the 10th and 11th grades of 30 randomly selected secondary schools in Ibadan, Nigeria after obtaining ethical approval from the Institution’s Ethics Review Board. Data were obtained with self-administered questionnaires to assess capabilities (oral health knowledge (K), attitude (A) and practices (P)) as well as motivation. A checklist was used to assess availability of oral health promotional activities/materials (opportunities) in the schools concerned. Data were analyzed with SPSS; bivariate analysis was performed using chi square and multivariate analysis with logistic regression. p value for significance was set at 0.05. results: The response rate was 99.5%. Poor oral KAP scores (<50%) were recorded among 2096 ( 99.9%) for K, 1288 ( 61.4%) for A and 1519 (72.4%) for P respectively. There were no oral health promotional materials in any of the schools and the only oral health promotional activity was oral health education in 8 (26.7%) schools; only 331 (15.8%) students had been educated about their oral health. About half 1161 (55.4%) were motivated and will participate in an oral health programme in school. Students; aged 12- 15 years (OR=1.6,95%CI=1.3-1.9, p<0.001), with skilled-worker parents (OR=1.9,95%CI=1.1- 3.3, p=0.020), had received previous oral health education (OR=1.6, 95%CI=1.2-2.0,p<0.001) or had consulted a dentist (OR=2.5,95%CI=1.6-4.0,p= <0.001) had better capabilities. Students who had ≥ 50% final KAP scores (OR=4.7,95%CI=3.3-6.7, p<0.001) had been educated about their oral health (OR =1.7,95%CI=1.1-2.4, p=0.011) were better motivated. conclusions: In the population studied there were gross inadequacies in the oral health capabilities, existing opportunities and motivations for positive oral health behaviour. There were disparities related to socio-demographic characteristics of the students and capabilities, opportunities, motivation influencing oral health behaviour. Oral health capabilities and opportunities were significant predictors of motivation for positive oral health behaviour.
Clinical and sociodemographic factors associated with oral health knowledge, attitude, and practices of adolescents in Nigeria
(2020) Lawal, F. B.; Oke, G. A
The institution of appropriate oral health promotion programs targeted at adolescents in schools in developing countries requires baseline information on their oral health knowledge, attitude, and practices as well as associated factors influencing it, which are unknown. This study assessed clinical and sociodemographic factors associated with oral health knowledge, attitude, and practices of adolescents in Ibadan, Nigeria. Two-thousand and ninety-seven students aged 12-18 years were recruited from 30 randomly selected secondary schools in a cross-sectional study conducted in Ibadan, Nigeria. Data were obtained through a questionnaire on oral health knowledge, attitude, and practices, and sociodemographic characteristics. Oral examination was conducted to assess the clinical oral condition of the adolescents. Data were analyzed with SPSS. The higher the percentage scores, the better the oral health knowledge, attitude, and practices, and overall awareness of oral health. The oral health knowledge score ranged from 0% to 60%; mean oral health knowledge score was 15.1% (±6.6%). The oral health attitude score ranged from 0% to 91.3%; mean oral health attitude score was 44.5% (± 14.3%). The oral health practices score ranged from 0% to 88.9%, and mean oral health practices score was 42.5% (± 13.8%). The mean oral health knowledge, attitude, and practices score was 43.8% (± 11.4%). A total of 1537 (73.3%) participants had unhealthy periodontium and 98 (4.7%) had dental caries. Students who were 12-15 years (odds ratio = 1.7, 95% confidence interval = 1.42.0, p < 0.001), females (odds ratio = 1.2, 95% confidence interval = I.0-I.5, p = 0.024), offspring of skilled workers (odds ratio = 1.5, 95% confidence interval = I.I-2.0, p = 0.010), previously educated about oral health (odds ratio = 1.3, 95% confidence interval = I.0-I.7, p = 0.023), consulted the dentist (odds ratio = 1.9, 95% confidence interval = I.2-3.I, p = 0.009), or had unhealthy periodontal condition (odds ratio = I.2, 95% confidence interval = I.0-I.5, p = 0.042) were more likely to have higher oral health knowledge, attitude, and practices scores or awareness than others. Better knowledge, attitude, and practices score was associated with younger age group, higher occupational class, previous oral health education, dental consultation, and having unhealthy periodontal condition
comparison of two oral health_related quality of life measures among adult dental patients
(2015) Lawal, F.B.; Arowojolu, T.M
Dental care seeking behaviour of children in a rural Nigerian community
(2016) Lawal,F. B.; Ibiyemi, O.; Taiwo J.O.; Oke, G.A
There is sparse information about oral health seeking behaviour of children in rural areas of developing countries. The aim of the study was to determine the dental care seeking behaviour of children attending the first rural based community oral health centre in Nigeria. A retrospective review of records of patients aged 16 years or younger treated at the Primary Oral Health Care Centre in Ibarapa, Nigeria over six years was conducted. Data on sociodemographic characteristics of the patients, pattern of presentation and their oral hygiene practices were collected and processed using SPSS. A total of 239 paediatric patients were seen during the period with a mean age of 9.7 ± 4.4 years and 132 (55.2%) were males. The majority, 225 (94.1%), were presenting for the first time. All the children sought dental care for one problem or the other and the most common reasons for seeking care were: tooth ache in 105 (43.9%), trauma in 30 (12.6%) and perceived unclean mouth in 20 (8.4%) patients. Older children were more likely to seek dental care because of pain (p < 0.001), while younger children sought care principally on account of trauma (p < 0.001) and the under 5 years were seen more often for gum ache (p = 0.006). The majority, 175 (73.2%), used toothbrush and 182 (76.2%) cleaned their teeth once daily. None of the children presented for routine check-up, rather, consultation was as a result of dental problems with toothache being the most common reason
Dental caries experience and treatment needs of an adult female population in Nigeria
(2017) Lawal, F || Alade, O; Lawal, F || Alade, O
Experience and awareness of adult females concerning dental caries is important in its prevention particularly in children because of their natural role as care givers. To determine the prevalence of dental caries and treatment needs in an adult female Nigerian population. In this cross-sectional study, adult females attending outreach programmes were examined for dental caries using the Decayed Missing and Filled Teeth caries index (DMFT). Socio-demographic variables were also recorded and statistical analysis done with SPSS software. A total of 430 females aged 16 to 59 years participated in the outreach programme out of which 109 (25.3%) had a DMFT score > 0. Mean DMFT was 0.7 ± 1.6. Fifty-five (12.8%) participants had decayed teeth, 78 (18.1 %) had missing teeth and 10(2.3%) had filled teeth. The treatment need was 34.3%, restorative index was 13.3% and significant caries index was 2.0. There were significant differences in caries experience based on age, marital status and educational qualifications of participants p < 0.05. The prevalence of dental caries among the study group was low but the treatment need was high. Younger females, singles and those with lower educational qualifications had a higher dental caries experience
Dental implant as an option for tooth replacement: the awareness of patients at a tertiary hospital in a developing country
(2014) Gbadebo, O. S.; Lawal, F. B.; Sulaiman, A. O.; Ajayi, D. M .
Aim: A survey was set out to evaluate the knowledge of patients about tooth replacement as a whole, and assess their awareness of implant‑retained prosthesis as an option of tooth replacement. Materials and Methods: Information on sociodemographic characteristics, knowledge about implant‑retained tooth as an option for missing tooth replacement, cost implication, source of information and knowledge about other options of tooth replacement were obtained from patients attending the dental clinics of the University College Hospital, Ibadan, using structured self‑administered questionnaires. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 20. Result: A total of 220 patients aged 18-84 years with a mean age of 37.6 (±16.5) years participated in the study, with a male to female ratio of 1:1.1. The majority (92.5%) knew that missing teeth can be replaced, while a significantly lower proportion (28.9%) knew about dental implants as an option (P < 0.01). Dentists were the major source of information on dental implants (68%). Only 21 (36.8%) of those who had heard about dental implant had knowledge about the cost (P < 0.000). Conclusion: A low level of awareness about dental implant as tooth replacement option exist in this environment, although most of the study participants were aware that missing teeth can be replaced
Dentine hypersensitivity is a common presentation of cause of pain and or discomfort with mastication which has been shown to affect the quality of life of the affected individual. It is also a common cause of presentation at the dental clinics. However, the cause, diagnosis and possible management to give relief can be a dilemma for the clinician who at times may wonder if the sensation the individual is presenting with, is real or imagined. The purpose of this paper was to review dentine hypersensitivity in view of causes, diagnosis and management. Articles used were found by searching the keywords: dentine hypersensitivity, tooth wear lesions, desensitization, gingival recession, treatment of hypersensitivity. There are a variety of causes of dentine hypersensitivity with a variety of ways to manage and provide adequate treatment, but the condition must be well understood. Many options of treatment are now available to eliminate the pain from dentine hypersensitivity and thus improving the quality of life of these patients because the sensitivity they experience is real
(2016) Gbadebo, S.O.; Lawal, F.B; Arowojolu, M.O
Dentine hypersensitivity is a common presentation of cause of pain and or discomfort with mastication which has been shown to affect the quality of life of the affected individual. It is also a common cause of presentation at the dental clinics. However, the cause, diagnosis and possible management to give relief can be a dilemma for the clinician who at times may wonder if the sensation the individual is presenting with, is real or imagined. The purpose of this paper was to review dentine hypersensitivity in view of causes, diagnosis and management. Articles used were found by searching the keywords: dentine hypersensitivity, tooth wear lesions, desensitization, gingival recession, treatment of hypersensitivity. There are a variety of causes of dentine hypersensitivity with a variety of ways to manage and provide adequate treatment, but the condition must be well understood. Many options of treatment are now available to eliminate the pain from dentine hypersensitivity and thus improving the quality of life of these patients because the sensitivity they experience is real
Developmental defects of the enamel and its impact on the oral health quality of life of children resident in Southwest Nigeria
(2018) Folayan, M.O.; Chukwumah, N. M.; Popoola, B. O.; Temilola, D.O.; Onyejaka, N. K.; Oyedele, T.A.; Lawal, F.B
Developmental defects of the enamel (DDE) increase the risk for diseases that impact negatively on the quality of life. The objective of this study was to compare the oral health quality of life of children with molarincisor- hypomineralisation (MIH) and enamel hypoplasia; and assess if caries worsened the impact of these lesions on the quality of life. This study recruited 853 6 to 16-years-old school children. They filled the Child-OIDP questionnaire. The MIH, enamel hypoplasia, caries and oral hygiene status was assessed. Poisson regression was used to determine the impact of MIH and enamel hypoplasia on the oral health quality of life, after adjusting for the effect of sex, age, socioeconomic class, oral hygiene and caries status. The prevalence of MIH and enamel hypoplasia was 2.9% and 7.6% respectively. There was no significant difference in the mean child-OIDP scores of children with or without MIH (p = 0.57), children with or without enamel hypoplasia (p = 0.48), and children with enamel hypoplasia with and without caries (p = 0.30). Children with enamel hypoplasia and caries had worse outcomes for speaking (p = 0.01). Children with middle (AOR: 2.74; 95% CI: 1.60–4.67; P < 0.01) and low (AOR: 1.75; 95% CI: 1.04–2.95; p = 0.03) socioeconomic status, and those with caries (AOR: 2.02; 95% CI: 1.26–3.22; p = 0.03) had their oral health quality of life negatively impacted. MIH and enamel hypoplasia had no significant impact on the overall oral health quality of life of children resident in southwestern Nigeria. However, children with caries and those from middle and low socioeconomic classes had poorer oral health quality of life
Effectiveness of an oral health care training workshop for school teachers: a pilot study
(2013-06) Dedeke, A. A.; Osuh, M. E.; Lawal, F. B.; Ibiyemi, O.; Bankole, O. O.; Taiwo, J. O.; Denloye, O.; Oke, G. A.
Background: School teachers play key roles in imparting appropriate and up-to-date knowledge to pupils and students. However, most teachers in developing countries like Nigeria have poor knowledge and motivation about oral health which may be due to inadequate training in the area of oral health. This might be one of the reasons for the poor oral hygiene among them and their students. Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness of an oral health care training programme organized for teachers in Eruwa, Oyo state, Nigeria. Methods: An intervention study was conducted among 40 school teachers who attended a two day oral health training workshop at Eruwa, headquarters of Ibarapa East Local Government Area. Training methods included lectures and demonstrations on aetiology, clinical features, treatment and prevention of common oral diseases. Pre- and post- evaluation written tests were administered to the participants to assess the effectiveness of the training. The knowledge scores were rated as poor, fair and good knowledge scoring <50.0%, 50.0-60.0% and > 60.0% respectively. Frequencies, percentages and means of relevant variables were generated. Paired t-test was used to compare means at P<0.05. Result: The mean age of the teachers was 40.13 ±7.24 years. There were 16 (40.0%) males and 24 (60.0%) females. Twenty (50.0%) of the participants had poor pre-training knowledge as compared to 7 (17.5%) after the training. Thirteen (32.5%) had fair pre-training knowledge as compared to 17 (42.5%) post training. Only (2.5%) of the participants had good pre-training knowledge as compared to 18 (45.0%) post training. The mean scores of the pre- and post-evaluation tests were 31.70 ±11.31 and 48.20 ±11.16 respectively. There was a statistically significant difference between the mean scores of the pre and post evaluations P<0.05. Conclusions: The training workshop improved the knowledge ofschool teachers regarding oral health
Effectiveness of an oral health care training workshop for school teachers: a pilot study
(2013) Dedeke, A.A.; Osuh, M.E.; Lawal, F.B.; Ibiyemi, O.; Bankole, O.O..; Taiwo, J.O.; Denloye, O.; Oke, G.A.
Background: School teachers play key roles in imparting appropriate and up-to-date knowledge to pupils and students. However, most teachers in developing countries like Nigeria have poor knowledge and motivation about oral health which may be due to inadequate training in the area of oral health. This might be one of the reasons for the poor oral hygiene among them and their students. Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness of an oral health care training programme organized for teachers in Eruwa, Oyo state, Nigeria. Methods: An intervention study was conducted among 40 school teachers who attended a two day oral health training workshop at Eruwa, headquarters of Ibarapa East Local Government Area. Training methods included lectures and demonstrations on aetiology, clinical features, treatment and prevention of common oral diseases. Pre- and post- evaluation written tests were administered to the participants to assess the effectiveness of the training. The knowledge scores were rated as poor, fair and good knowledge scoring <50.0%, 50.0-60.0% and > 60.0% respectively. Frequencies, percentages and means of relevant variables were generated. Paired t-test was used to compare means at P<0.05. Result: The mean age of the teachers was 40.13 ±7.24 years. There were 16 (40.0%) males and 24 (60.0%) females. Twenty (50.0%) of the participants had poor pre-training knowledge as compared to 7 (17.5%) after the training. Thirteen (32.5%) had fair pre-training knowledge as compared to 17 (42.5%) post training. Only (2.5%) of the participants had good pre-training knowledge as compared to 18 (45.0%) post training. The mean scores of the pre- and post-evaluation tests were 31.70 ±11.31 and 48.20 ±11.16 respectively. There was a statistically significant difference between the mean scores of the pre and post evaluations P<0.05.
Effectiveness of an Oral Health Education Program to Improve Mothers’ Awareness of Natal Teeth: A Randomized Controlled Study
(2020) Bankole, O,O.; Lawal, F.B
To evaluate the effectiveness of an oral health talk aided by a video on improving the awareness of mothers about natal teeth in two rural communities in southwest Nigeria. A cluster randomized controlled trial was conducted among 80 mothers in two rural communities in Nigeria, randomized into study and control groups. Baseline information was obtained with a pre-tested interviewer administered questionnaire. The mothers in the study group participated in an oral health education program comprising of a video show on natal teeth in addition to an oral health talk. The control group did not receive any intervention. Post-intervention data was obtained three weeks afterwards. Data collected was analyzed with SPSS using paired t-test, independent t-test and Chi-square test. The sociodemographic characteristics of participants in both groups were similar. The mean knowledge, attitude and practice percentage scores for the study group were 38.9 ± 26.3% (pre-intervention) and 73.6 ± 26.2% (post-intervention); while for the control group, the values were 43.2 ± 31.4% (pre-intervention) and 43.9 ± 32.4% (post intervention). The study group, had a 34% increase in knowledge, attitude and practice percentage score (CI=23.7-45.5; t=6.4; p<0.001), while the control group, had an increase of 0.7% (CI=-0.7- 2.2; t=1.00; p=0.323). An oral health education program comprising of oral health talk and a video about natal teeth improved the awareness of mothers about natal teeth as a normal phenomenon
The effectiveness of oral health education conducted at a rural community market setting
(2013-12) Lawal, F. B.; Nasiru, W. O.; Taiwo, J. O.
Background: The workplace is one of the avenues for educating the public about their oral health in developing countries; particularly in rural communities where the workplace plays a major role in communal living. It is therefore necessary to find out if the market is appropriate for achieving the set aim of improving oral health awareness among the populace in rural communities. Aim and Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of oral health education conducted in a market in a rural community by comparing the oral health practices of market women involved in the oral health education programme to those not involved in the programme. Design: A prospective study. Setting: A rural community in South-western Nigeria. Subjects & Methods: A prospective study was conducted among market women in Igboora, a rural community in Southwestern Nigeria. The intervention was oral health education differentiating between the intervention group and the control group. Structured interviewer administered questionnaires were used to obtain information from the participants on their oral hygiene measures, fluoride use, dental attendance and the demographics of the participants. Data collected was analyzed using SPSS and p-value set at <0.05. Results: Two hundred market women participated in the study with a mean age of 45.2 ± 17 years. The interventional group was made up of 106 market women while the control group was made up of 94 market women. There were no significant differences in the sociodemographic characteristics of women in both the intervention and control groups. Women in the intervention group engaged in more frequent cleaning of their teeth and tongue than those in the control group (p < 0.001). Market women who had participated in the oral health education subsequently visited the dentist more often than those in the control group (p = 0.010). Conclusion: The study showed that oral health education conducted at a market was effective in improving some oral health practices of participants. It is recommended that oral health practices be extended to major markets in our communities