Assessment of Awareness toward the Relationship between Diabetes and Periodontitis in the General Population of Chhattisgarh: A Cross-Sectional Study
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Completed
- Enrollment
- 150
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- The study expects to find that a significant proportion of the population has low awareness of this relationship, indicating a knowledge gap in understanding how diabetes can influence periodontal health and vice versa.
Study Overview
Brief Summary
As Chhattisgarh is relatively undeveloped and the population has a high prevalence of poor oral hygiene practices, smoking, alcohol consumption and diabetes, the risk of periodontitis may be increased. There is a need for a related study on the population of Chhattisgarh as there is less awareness among the people about the interrelationship between diabetes and periodontitis. Hence, the present study aimed to assess the levels of awareness about the relationship between diabetes and periodontitis among the general population of Raipur. In addition, the attitude of general physicians in suggesting that diabetic patients visit a dentist will also be assessed
Study Design
- Study Type
- Observational
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 18.00 Year(s) to 70.00 Year(s) (—)
- Sex
- All
Inclusion Criteria
- •Age 18 years and above Patient knows English and Hindi.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Patients suffering from systemic disease other than diabetes Patients who cannot read and understand either english and Hindi.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
The study expects to find that a significant proportion of the population has low awareness of this relationship, indicating a knowledge gap in understanding how diabetes can influence periodontal health and vice versa.
Time Frame: 3 months
Secondary Outcomes
- The secondary outcome is to assess the general awareness of oral hygiene practices among diabetic patients in Chhattisgarh. The study may find that patients with diabetes are either unaware of the importance of periodontal care or do not follow adequate oral health routines, which could exacerbate periodontal disease.(1 month)
Investigators
Dr Shashank Agrawal
Government Dental College