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

Authors

  • Fatma Hastaoglu Sivas Cumhuriyet University Gerontology Studies Application and Research Center, Sivas, Turkiye

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.10368

Keywords:

Oral health, Dentistry, Aged, Attitude, Health education

Abstract

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.

Key Words: Oral health, Dentistry, Aged, Attitude, Health education.

Published

2024-08-23

How to Cite

Hastaoglu, F. (2024). The effects of geriatric oral dental health training to dental students on their elderly attitudes. Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association, 74(9), 1613–1616. https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.10368

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RESEARCH ARTICLE