A comparative Evaluation of Different School Oral Health Education Methods In Improving Children Oral Health status A Randomised Control Trial
Overview
- Phase
- Phase 4
- Status
- Not yet recruiting
- Sponsor
- DR SANJUKTA PANDA
- Enrollment
- 396
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- improve in oral health conditions
Overview
Brief Summary
The trial evaluating different oral health school education programs typically aims to assess the effectiveness of various educational interventions in improving oral health knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors among school-aged children. The background for such trials often includes concerns about poor oral health, including high rates of tooth decay and gum disease in children, which can have long-term consequences on their overall health, education, and well-being.
Purpose of the trial: The purpose is to compare different approaches to oral health education in schools—such as classroom-based lessons, hands-on activities, or digital resources—to determine which method most effectively promotes positive oral health behaviors (like regular brushing and dental visits) and increases knowledge about oral hygiene. By evaluating these programs, the trial seeks to identify best practices that can be widely implemented in schools to reduce oral health issues and foster lifelong habits that support good oral health.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Coin toss, Lottery, toss of dice, shuffling cards etc
- Masking
- None
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 7.00 Year(s) to 9.00 Year(s) (—)
- Sex
- All
Inclusion Criteria
- •Children between 7- and 9-year-old age group enrolled in government school
- •Mixed dentition
- •Children who were positive and definitely positive according to Wright’s Modification of Frankl Behaviour rating scale.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Handicapped children; children with major debilitating illnesses and mentally retarded
- •Children undergoing prior dental treatment.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
improve in oral health conditions
Time Frame: within 3months slight improvementwas observed
Secondary Outcomes
- mild improvement in oral health conditions by using different methods of education(3months)
Investigators
Sanjukta Panda
KALINGA INSTITUTE OF DENTAL SCIENCES, KIIT-DU