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Effectiveness of Demonstration on Skill in Tooth Brushing Technique among Primary School Students

Preethy Jawahar null, Preethy Jawahar1 null, Leenu KJ2 null, Linta V Jacob3 null, Mariya Raju4 null, Phebha Ann Chacko5 null, Neethu Jacob6 null

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Community and Public Health Nursing 4(2):p 87-90, May-August 2019. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/cphn.2455.8621.4219.5

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Preethy Jawahar, Leenu KJ, Linta V Jacob et al. Effectiveness of Demonstration on Skill in Tooth Brushing Technique among Primary School Students. Community and Public Health Nursing. 2019;4(2):87–90.

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Received : May 01, 2019         Accepted : June 02, 2019          Published : July 03, 2019

Abstract

Introduction: The oral hygiene practices are very low among primary school students and the incidence of dental problems is high. Objective: To assess the skill in tooth brushing technique and to evaluate the effectiveness of demonstration on skill in tooth brushing technique. Methods: One group pretest posttest design was used in the study. Forty primary school students were selected using non probability convenience sampling technique from Govt. lower primary School Kadayiruppu, Ernakulam district, Kerala. The data was tabulated and analyzed using differential statistics like frequency (f), percentage (%), mean, standard deviation (SD) and inferential statistics paired “t” test. Results: The mean post test skill score (17.5) was greater than the mean pre test skill score (9.5). There was significant difference between pretest skill scores and posttest skill scores (t = 21.62, p = 0.001). Conclusion: The study has shown demonstration on skill in tooth brushing technique among primary school students was effective in terms of improving their skill level. There is an immense need of creating skill among primary school students regarding brushing technique to keep their teeth strong and healthy and nurses are in the best position to reach and teach the students.

 

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We would like to express our gratitude to the patients, their families, and all those who have contributed to this study.

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Preethy Jawahar, Leenu KJ, Linta V Jacob et al. Effectiveness of Demonstration on Skill in Tooth Brushing Technique among Primary School Students. Community and Public Health Nursing. 2019;4(2):87–90.

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May 01, 2019 June 02, 2019 July 03, 2019
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/cphn.2455.8621.4219.5

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Demonstration; Tooth brushing technique; Primary School Students.

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