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International Journal of Oral Health Dentistry
Year : 2018, Volume : 4, Issue : 1
First page : ( 27) Last page : ( 30)
Print ISSN : 2395-4914. Online ISSN : 2395-499X.
Article DOI : 10.18231/2395-499X.2018.0006

Knowledge and attitude of anganwadi workers regarding oral health of children in ICDS project Dansal, Jammu and Kashmir

Ahmed Rimsha1, Kaul Rudra2, Kaul Vibhuti3,*, Rajan Sandip4

1Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge, Mithila Minority Dental College and Hospital, Darbanga, Bihar

2Lecturer, Dept. of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Indira Gandhi Government Dental College and Hospital, Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir

3Registrar, Dept. of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Indira Gandhi Government Dental College and Hospital, Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir

4Senior Lecturer, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, Delhi, India

*Corresponding Author: Email: kaulvibhuti@yahoo.com

Online published on 24 September, 2018.

Abstract

Anganwadi workers in rural India are believed to be the first care givers to new mothers and infants. Hence, assessment of their knowledge and educating them regarding infant oral health care is of immense importance. The aim of this study was to assess knowledge, attitude and practices (KAP) regarding oral health, oral hygiene and dental caries among anganwadi workers (AWWs) of ICDS project Dansal.

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Keywords

Oral health, Oral hygiene, Anganwadi workers.

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