The effects of geriatric oral dental health training to dental students on their elderly attitudes

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HASTAOĞLU F.

Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association, cilt.74, sa.9, ss.1613-1616, 2024 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 74 Sayı: 9
  • Basım Tarihi: 2024
  • Doi Numarası: 10.47391/jpma.10368
  • Dergi Adı: Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, BIOSIS, CAB Abstracts, Veterinary Science Database
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.1613-1616
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Aged, Attitude, Dentistry, Health education, Oral health
  • Sivas Cumhuriyet Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Objective: To measure the effect of geriatric oral health education on the attitude of dentistry students towards the elderly. Methods: The interventional study was conducted in December 2022 at Sivas, and comprised students of the Faculty of Dentistry, Sivas Cumhuriyet University, Turkiye in their 4th and 5th academic year. A 20-hour training course was delivered over 3 days by faculty members. Baseline and post-intervention difference was assessed using the Kogan's Attitudes Towards Old People Scale. Data was analysed using SPSS 22. Results: Of the 30 students, 18(60%) were females and 12(40%) were males. The overall mean age was 22.93±1.63 years. Besides, 18(60%) students belonged to 5th year and 12(40%) to the 4th year. The mean Kogan Elderly Attitude Scale score at baseline was 184.13±25.55, while post-intervention it was 195.36±22.36. (p<0.05). Conclusion: Relevant training was found to have a significant impact on the attitude of dentistry students towards the elderly.