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Masters Thesis | Child Dental Health | India | Volume 13 Issue 10, October 2024 | Popularity: 5.2 / 10

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Effectiveness of Visual Pedagogy and Printed Aids on Oral Hygiene Status of Institutionalized Children Who are Hard of Hearing in D. K District, Karnataka - A Randomized Control Study

Dr. Savitha Sathyaprasad, Dr. Krishnamoorthy S H, Dr. Revanuru Swathi

Abstract: Background and objectives: The purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness of visual pedagogy and printed aids on oral hygiene status of institutionalized children who are hard of hearing in D K district, Karnataka. Methods: A list of special schools in Dakshina Kannada district for children who are hard of hearing was obtained and 2 schools were randomly included in the study. Children who are hard of hearing from one school (50) were assigned as study group and other as control group (50). After collecting baseline data, oral health education and motivation were done at weekly intervals for 3 months with the help of visual pedagogy and printed aids for the study group. Oral hygiene index, plaque index and gingival index were assessed at baseline and after health education. Data were statistically analyzed. Results: At baseline, mean OHI - S, P1I and GI scores were 3.0092+/ - 1.23, 1.9032+/ - .57 and 1.8293+/ - .557 respectively. At the end of 3 months there was a significant decrease in OHI - S, P1I and GI scores. No significant difference was seen in control group. Oral health hygiene increased significantly at the end of the study when compared to baseline scores. Interpretation and Conclusion: The first phase of the study demonstrated poor oral hygiene indicating that these children were neglected and less treatment priority is offered. But by employing an appropriate program with close monitoring and periodic checkups, the oral hygiene of children who are hard of hearing could be improved. The combination of visual pedagogy and printed aids mode proved to be an effective tool to instill good oral hygiene practice in these children.

Keywords: Oral hygiene, hard of hearing, oral health education, hearing impairment, visual pedagogy, dental education, children

Edition: Volume 13 Issue 10, October 2024

Pages: 346 - 352

DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.21275/SR241003150301

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