Media Kesehatan Gigi : Politeknik Kesehatan Makassar

Mothers' Oral Health Literacy and Children's Dental Caries Status in the Slum Areas of Makassar

Ira Liasari — 2024-12-09

Mothers' oral health literacy is one of the key factors that can influence children's dental health. In communities with low education levels and health awareness, the risk of dental caries in children tends to be higher. This study aims to examine the relationship between mothers' oral health literacy and children's dental caries status in the slum areas of Makassar. This research is a cross-sectional study involving 101 mother-child pairs in Makassar. Data were collected through an oral health literacy questionnaire filled out by the mothers, and a dental caries index (def-t) examination for the children. Statistical analysis was conducted to assess the relationship between the mothers' oral health literacy and the children's dental caries index, as well as the influence of sociodemographic factors. The study found that the mothers' oral health literacy was divided into three categories: low (34.7%), medium (34.7%), and high (30.7%). The analysis showed no significant relationship between mothers' oral health literacy and children's dental caries status (p=0.113). However, there was a trend indicating a decrease in children's dental caries index as the mothers' oral health literacy increased. In addition, a comparative analysis revealed a significant relationship between the mothers' education level and oral health literacy (p=0.003). The conclusion of this study is that, although the direct relationship between mothers' oral health literacy and children's dental caries status was not statistically significant, improving oral health literacy remains crucial in the effort to prevent dental caries in children. Interventions focusing on enhancing mothers' oral health literacy, particularly among lower-educated communities, are expected to reduce the incidence of dental caries in children

Education of Community Health Center Staff and Its Relationship with Oral Hygiene Elementary School Students in Sinjai, South Sulawesi

Nurwiyana Abdullah — 2024-12-09

The prevalence of dental and oral diseases in Indonesia is still high, especially at ages 6-12 years. The results of Indonesian Basic Health Research in 2018 showed that the prevalence of dental and oral problems was 57.6% and those who received services from dental medical personnel were 10.2% (Riskesda, 2018), to overcome this, community health center officers have the authority to serve . community in handling dental and oral health problems. This study aims to determine the relationship between visits and education by community health center officers and the oral hygiene of students at SDN 92 Panaikang, Kec. East Sinjai, Sinjai Regency. This research is quantitative research. The sample used was 78 elementary school students in grades 4, 5, 6. Data collection was carried out by directly examining students' dental and oral health and determining their OHI-S scores as well as administering questionnaires regarding students' knowledge regarding dental and oral hygiene issues. Data analysis used Chi-square to see the relationship between visits and education from community health center staff and students' oral hygiene. The research results showed that there was an increase in students' knowledge and OHI-S scores after visits and education by community health center officers. The chi-square test results show that there is a significant relationship between students' level of knowledge and their OHIS scores (P=0.000). It can be concluded that there is a relationship between visits and education by community health center officers and the oral hygiene of students at SDN 92 Panaikang, Kec. East Sinjai Sinjai Regency.

Effectiveness of Dental Health Education Using Booklets, Flipcharts, and Animation Videos to Increase Dental and Oral Health Knowledge

Wanda Nur Aida — 2024-12-09

Dental and oral health problems in Indonesia have increased based on the results of riskesdas in 2007 by 43.4% to 53.3% in 2013 and by 57.6% in 2018. The prevalence of caries in South Sulawesi is 55.54%, in the city Makassar as much as 52.09%, and in the 5-9 year age group as much as 65.51%. The source of dental health problems is generally closely related to oral hygiene maintenance behavior. To change bad behavior, one way is to intervene through education. The aim of this research is to determine the effectiveness of dental and oral health education using booklets, flipcharts, and animated videos to increase children's dental and oral health knowledge. This type of research has a pre-post test research design by providing three different intervention groups. Data analysis used the Friedman-Paired Test because the data was normally distributed. The research results showed that the p value m for the booklet and animated video media intervention group was 0.000 (p<0.05), which means that the booklet and animated video media were effective in increasing dental and oral health knowledge, while the p value for the flipchart intervention group was 0.115 (p>0.05), ) means that flipchart media is not effective in increasing knowledge of dental and oral health.

The Impact of Malocclusion on Psychosocial Adolescents at SMA Negeri 9 Makassar

Muhammad Saleh — 2024-12-09

Oral health issues in Indonesia remain a serious concern, with 57% of the population experiencing dental problems, yet only 10.2% receive treatment. Malocclusion, which refers to an imbalance in tooth alignment, affects approximately 80% of the population and negatively impacts daily life, including psychosocial aspects. Research shows that malocclusion can affect self-esteem and appearance, requiring more attention in orthodontic care. This study uses an observational analytic method, where subjects are directly observed to investigate the relationship between two or more variables. The researchers only observe the subjects without providing any interventions. The research design used is cross-sectional, aiming to assess the relationship between independent and dependent variables at a single point in time without further analysis. Bivariate analysis using the Chi-Square test shows no significant relationship between malocclusion and psychosocial status among adolescents at SMA Negeri 9 Makassar (p=0.149). Most respondents experienced Class 1 malocclusion with symptoms such as crowding, but their low knowledge and awareness influenced their perception of malocclusion’s impact on social life. Consistent with previous studies, these findings indicate that malocclusion does not significantly affect the psychology of adolescents. Malocclusion is most commonly found among female adolescents at SMA Negeri 9 Makassar

Analysis of Risk Factors Associated with the Incidence of Permanent Dental Caries in Children of Muhammadiyah Mattoanging Orphanage, Pangkajene District, Pangkep Regency

Ernie Thioritz — 2024-12-09

Pangkajene and Islands Regency is one of the regions in South Sulawesi with the highest prevalence rate of dental caries, reaching 55.83%. Dental caries is the most common dental and oral health problem in Indonesia, caused by a lack of knowledge about dental hygiene, which also affects people's skills in maintaining dental and oral hygiene. One of the vulnerable social groups that needs attention is children living in orphanages. The aim of the research was to determine the relationship between knowledge level and skill level on the prevalence of permanent dental caries in children at the Mattoanging Orphanage, Pangkajene District, Pangkep Regency. This research method is classified as a quantitative research type using a cross sectional approach design. The sampling technique used was total sampling where all members of the population totaling 45 people were sampled. The statistical test scale used is Chi-square with a significance limit of 5% (α = 0.05). The results show a significant relationship between the incidence of permanent dental caries and the level of knowledge (p-value 0.019) and the level of skill in maintaining oral hygiene (p-value 0.001). The conclusion is that there is an inverse relationship between the level of knowledge and the level of skill on the incidence of dental caries. The lower a person’s knowledge and skills in maintaining oral hygiene, the higher the chance of them experiencing dental caries.

Risk of Dental Caries from Consuming Cariogenic Foods in Elementary School Children

Nugraheni Widyastuti — 2024-12-09

Dental and oral health problems in Indonesia have increased based on the results of the 2007 Basic Health Research by 43.4% to 53.3% in 2013 and by 57.6% in 2018. The prevalence of caries in South Sulawesi is 55.54%, in Makassar City by 52.09%, and in the 5-9 year age group by 65.51%. Dental caries often occurs in children because they tend to like sweet foods and drinks and do not clean them. Caries in children can be influenced by factors such as poor eating habits, tooth brushing habits, and rarely checking with a dentist. School-age children usually like sweet foods, such as candy, chocolate, and cakes. These sweet foods are high in carbohydrates which are prone to causing caries. Caries if left untreated can have a negative impact on the quality of life of children both physically and psychologically, from adolescence to adulthood. The effects of caries can cause periodontal disease, which is a severe infection of the gums and bones that support the teeth. The purpose of this study was to determine the analysis of the risk of dental caries based on the consumption of cariogenic foods in elementary school children. This research method uses a survey with a cross-sectional approach, starting from measuring caries using direct examination with a status card and children's consumption habits using a questionnaire. Data were tested using anova and chi-square. The results showed that the incidence of dental caries based on the consumption of cariogenic foods was most commonly found, namely moderate caries rates and moderate cariogenic food consumption of 14 people (28%). The conclusion is that there is a relationship between cariogenic food consumption and the risk of dental caries.

Keywords: Risk of dental caries; cariogenic foods

The Influence of the Animation Video Method on Improving Dental Health Knowledge and Teeth Brushing Skills in Students at SDN 17 Kendari

Nia Afdilla — 2024-12-11

Dental and oral health is part of physical health as the the main beginning to overall body health. Knowledge is the result of human curiosity activities through certain methods and tools, the impact of not brushing teeth will cause plaque and dental caries in children, and food residue can still be left between the teeth which can become a breeding ground for bacteria and become the trigger for various kinds of dental problems, one of which is caries in children, which causes tooth decay. The aim is to determine the effect of using animated videos in improving dental health knowledge and tooth brushing skills. The type of research used is quantitative research, using a pre-test and post-test group design. The sampling technique was purpositive sampling as many as 32 students. The results of the Wilcoxon test analysis in this study showed that there was a significant influence on dental and oral health knowledge (p>0.001), Paired Sample T-Test analysis test on students' toothbrushing skills (p>0.001). The conclusion is that there is a significant change in increasing knowledge and skills before and after counseling was held using the animated video method for students at SDN 17 Kendari.

Overview of OHI-S Status and Toothbrushing Knowledge in Baubau City Pioneer Batalyon B Police, Southeast Sulawesi

Asriawal — 2024-12-11

Maintaining oral and dental hygiene is an essential part of preserving overall health and preventing various diseases. To achieve optimal health, oral and dental hygiene must be properly cared for. One method to evaluate oral cleanliness is by assessing the oral hygiene status using the OHI-S (Oral Hygiene Index-Simplified). This study aims to determine the OHI-S status at Battalion B Pioneer Police Unit, BauBau City, Southeast Sulawesi. The research method applied was observational, involving direct oral examinations and the distribution of questionnaires. The study was conducted at Battalion B Pioneer Police Unit in BauBau City, Southeast Sulawesi. The results showed that the average OHI-S status of respondents fell into the moderate category, while knowledge levels about proper toothbrushing were categorized as good. Based on statistical analysis using the chi-square test, a significant relationship was found between OHI-S status and knowledge levels. Conclusion: There is a significant correlation between OHI-S status and the level of knowledge about toothbrushing.

The Effect of Oral Health Knowledge as a Predisposing Factor for Caries Incidence in Elementary School-age Children at UPTD SD Negeri 74 Barru Regency

Rini Sitanaya — 2024-12-10

Dental and oral health problems are one of the major complaints in Indonesia, especially dental caries, which is the most prevalent in both adults and children. The high number of dental caries sufferers is inextricably linked to the lack of knowledge about the causes and prevention of dental caries. Research objectives: This study was conducted to determine the relationship between oral health knowledge and the incidence of dental caries in UPTD SD Negeri 74 Barru. This type of research uses an analytical observational research method with a cross-sectional study approach. It involved 58 samples taken by total sampling from the students of SD Negeri 74 Barru. The results showed that most children in SD Negeri 74 Barru had a fairly good knowledge about dental caries and the incidence of dental caries among students in this school was also in the low category. The results of Chi-square test with a significant value of (0.0067), so it can be concluded that there is a significant relationship between oral health knowledge and the incidence of dental caries.

DIV Dental Therapy Students' Level of Satisfaction with the Teaching Quality of Lecturers in the Health Department of Health Polytechnic, Ministry of Health, Makassar

Asriawal — 2024-12-12

This study aims to measure the level of student satisfaction and the quality of academic services at the Health Department of the Health Polytechnic of the Ministry of Health Makassar, covering five dimensions: tangible, reliability, responsiveness, assurance, and empathy. The sample of the study consisted of 58 students. The data were analyzed using descriptive analysis to assess student satisfaction and the quality of teaching provided by lecturers. The results of the study show that (1) students are moderately satisfied with the academic services at the Health Department of the Health Polytechnic of the Ministry of Health Makassar, and (2) the quality of academic services at the Health Department is considered good. The student satisfaction level is divided into five dimensions, with the results indicating that in the tangible dimension, students are moderately satisfied, while in the dimensions of reliability, responsiveness, assurance, and empathy, students are satisfied. Based on the quality of academic services at the Health Department of the Health Polytechnic of the Ministry of Health Makassar, the tangible dimension is categorized as fairly good, the reliability dimension as good, and the responsiveness, assurance, and empathy dimensions as moderately good.