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ANALYSIS OF ORAL HYGIENE EDUCATION AND ITS EFFECT IN OBESE CHILDREN: A CROSS SECTIONAL ANALYSIS

Hafiza Ayesha Qudsia, Aqsa Pervaiz, Hira Dastgir

Objectives of the study: The basic aim of the study is to analyze the Oral hygiene education in obese children of local population of Pakistan. Methodology of the study: This cross sectional study was conducted at Allama Iqbal Memorial Teaching Hospital, Sialkot during January 2019 to August 2019. A total of 100 (male 60 and female 40) obese children were selected for this study. Results: Knowledge of the participants regarding the oral health is described. Females scored more favorably in knowledge and behaviors concerning dental health particularly a significant difference (P <0.05) in brushing habit was observed between the two genders. The Interdentally cleaning habit was observed only in 03% cases. Conclusion: It is concluded that obese children have ore bad habits of eating and due to this reason they suffer more from oral health problems as compared to those who eat properly and clean their teeth’s in a proper manner.

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