Oral health promoting factors: A preliminary survey on knowledge, attitude and practise among caregivers in Udaipur, India

Aim: To assess the level and determine the relationship between knowledge, attitudes and practices related to oral health promoting factors among secondary caregivers attending day-care centres. Study Design: A cross-sectional descriptive survey. Methods: A survey was conducted among 110 caregivers in Udaipur. Data were collected through self-administered questionnaire addressing aspects of knowledge, attitudes and practises of oral health promoting factors in children. Results: Caregivers age, education and duration of employment were significantly associated with knowledge, attitude and practise scores (p ≤ 0. 05). Primary job option and number of children under care were significantly associated with practise scores. A positive relationship was found between the average knowledge, attitude and practise scores of respondents, but this was not statistically significant (p ≥ 0. 05). Statistics: General Linear Model (GLM) with Bonferroni post hoc was used for statistical analysis. Conclusion: Good understanding of caregiver knowledge and attitude is essential for oral health promotion efforts to be effective. © 2013 European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry.