EVALUATION OF THE USAGE HABITS OF ORAL HYGIENE PRODUCTS DURING THE COVID-19 EPIDEMIC PERIOD

Year 2023, Volume: 24 Issue: 4, 433 - 442, 09.10.2023

Cemile Yılmaz Latife Altınok Uygun

https://doi.org/10.18229/kocatepetip.1133677

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: In our survey study; ıt is desired to evaluate the changes in the habits of individuals using oral care products before and after the COVID-19 pandemic and how much the importance they attach to oral and dental health is affected.
MATERIAL AND METHODS: The survey was conducted with 510 patients to evaluate assess the measures taken to protect oral and dental health during the COVID-19 pandemic and their level of knowledge about dental market products. The statements in the questionnaire were determined using the Lawshe technique and a 5-point Likert scale was used to evaluate the factors that influence the use and preference of oral care products and the impact of COVID-19 on oral health. Data regarding the demographic characteristics of the participants and the frequency of tooth brushing were also collected. The scores were calculated by calculating averages and statistical analysis was. conducted.
RESULTS: Women's toothpaste use and preference scores found high. Additionally, it was determined that there is a general agreement among participants that oral care products can help reduce the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, but the primary consideration when choosing oral care products is not to prevent infection. 51.2 % of participants agreed that using mouthwash is important in the post-pandemic period. However, it was also found that 59,4 % of participants did not change their mouthwash usage or preferences as a result of the pandemic. Despite this, a high percentage of participants had good oral hygiene even though they may not have a lot of knowledge or positive behaviors related to oral and dental health.
CONCLUSIONS: The COVID-19 pandemic was not seen as an oral health issue by society and there was limited awareness about oral health. Implementing a prophylactic oral hygiene routine can improve oral health by raising awareness of the risks of poor oral health.

Keywords

COVID-19, Oral Hygiene, Oral Health, Dental Care, Health Education, Dental

COVID-19 SALGIN DÖNEMİNDE AĞIZ HİJYEN ÜRÜNLERİNİN KULLANIM ALIŞKANLIKLARININ DEĞERLENDİRİLMESİ

Abstract

AMAÇ: Anket çalışmamızda; COVID-19 pandemisi öncesi ve sonrasında bireylerin ağız bakım ürünlerini kullanma alışkanlıklarındaki değişiklikler ve ağız ve diş sağlıklarına verdikleri önemin ne kadar etkilendiği değerlendirilmek istenmektedir.
GEREÇ VE YÖNTEM: COVID-19 pandemisi döneminde ağız ve diş sağlığının korunması için aldıkları tedbirler ve dental market ürünleri hakkındaki bilgi düzeylerinin değerlendirilmesine yönelik hazırlanan anket 510 hasta ile yapıldı. Anket formundaki ifadeler Lawshe tekniği ile belirlendi. İfadeler için 5 puanlık Likert ölçeği; ağız bakım ürünlerini kullanma ve tercih etmede etkili olan faktörler ve COVID-19’un ağız sağlığını etkileme derecesini değerlendirmek için kullanıldı. Katılımcıların demografik özellikleri ve diş fırçalama sıklığına ilişkin veriler toplandı. Ortalamaları alınarak skorlar hesaplandı ve istatistiksel analiz yapıldı.
BULGULAR: Kadınların diş macunu kullanımı ve tercihi skorları yüksek bulunmuştur. Ağız bakım ürünlerinin COVID-19 pandemisinin etkilerini azalttığına yönelik fikir birliği oluştuğu ancak ağız bakım ürünlerini tercih etmede önceliğin bulaşıcılığı azaltmaya yönelik olmadığı bulunmuştur. Katılımcılarımızın % 51,2’ si pandemi sonrası dönemde gargara kullanımının gerekli olduğu konusuna katıldıklarını belirtmiştir. Ancak katılımcıların %59.4'ünün pandemi nedeniyle gargara kullanım ve tercihlerini değiştirmediği belirlendi. Katılımcılardan elde edilen skorlar farklı olsa da, yüksek oranda katılımcının ağız ve diş sağlığı konusunda yeterli bilgi ve davranışa sahip olmamalarına rağmen iyi bir ağız bakımına sahip oldukları bulunmuştur.
SONUÇ: COVID-19 pandemisi toplum tarafından bir ağız sağlığı sorunu olarak algılanmamakta ve ağız sağlığı konusunda farkındalık sınırlıydı. Profilaktik ağız hijyeni rejimi, kötü ağız sağlığının zararlı sonuçları konusunda farkındalığı teşvik ederek ağız sağlığını önemli ölçüde iyileştirebilir.

Keywords

COVID-19, Ağız Hijyeni, Ağız Sağlığı, Diş Bakımı, Sağlık Eğitimi, Diş.

Thanks

Prof.Dr. İsmet DOĞAN’a çalışmamızın istatistiksel metot ve analiz konusundaki yardımlarından dolayı teşekkür ederiz.

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