Publications by authors named "Shwetha Km"
Article Synopsis
- In India, the lack of formal training in geriatric dentistry and specific oral health policies for older adults contributes to poor oral health outcomes in this population.
- A mixed-method study revealed that institutionalized older adults have a high mean DMFT score of 15.52, and many caregivers believe their oral health status is only fair, highlighting major barriers like lack of finance and knowledge.
- Collaborating with dental schools and providing education and resources can improve oral healthcare services for older adults and enhance caregivers' understanding of oral health needs.
Introduction: Creating oral cancer awareness among adolescents will bring change by modifying the risk factors responsible for oral cancer. Social cognitive theory (SCT) is one promising theory for developing oral cancer awareness programmes among school adolescents. However, data are limited on SCT-based intervention assessment in creating oral cancer awareness among rural community.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Accredited social health activists (ASHAs) form a link between rural community and health system in India; hence, it is important to understand their attitude to render health services.
Objectives: The objectives of the study were to develop a tool for measuring the attitude to create awareness on oral cancer (OC) using theory of reasoned action and planned behavior (TRA/PB) to the community and to assess the attitude of ASHAs about the same.
Methodology: A culturally relevant self-administered questionnaire was developed based on TRA/PB which was subjected to validity and reliability and then pilot tested.