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ANALYSIS OF ORAL HYGIENE EDUCATION IN OBESE CHILDREN IN LOCAL POPULATION OF PAKISTAN

Dr Sadaf Nayab, Dr Qurrat-ul-ain Ishaq, Dr Haroon

Introduction: Obesity and oral health are correlated as both share some common risk factors like dietary, genetic, socioeconomic, and lifestyle issues. Objectives of the study: The basic aim of the study is to analyze the oral hygiene education in obese children in local population of Pakistan. Methodology of the study: This cross sectional study was conducted at October 2018 to January 2019. A total of 100 obese children were selected for this study. All children falling between age limit 10 to 18 years and permanent residents of the area were included. This study was conducted by the ethical approval committee of hospital. Parents of the participants were explained the objectives of the study and assured of the confidentiality. The questions asked were about demographic characteristics like age, sex, class, family income and habits like cigarette smoking and chewing tobacco. Results: The data was collected from 100 patients. 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. Girls were observed to consume more sweets, snacks and soft drink as compared to boys. Significantly more girls reported brushing their teeth. 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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