Authors :
Dr. Yuthi Milit; Dr. Jyothsna V Setty; Dr. Ila Srinivasan; Dr. Janani Rajesh; Dr. Anushka Das
Volume/Issue :
Volume 7 - 2022, Issue 10 - October
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7306637
Abstract :
Background: Teeth are always at risk for
variety of dental diseases such as cavities, infections etc.
Primary teeth are more vulnerable due to lower
mineralization density, and it is crucial to start
protecting them early. So, the first line of defense will be
proper care and maintenance of their oral cavity. What
child eats has a direct effect on overall health including
dental health and especially in these unprecedented times
of COVID-19 pandemic where maintaining a good
immunity is of utmost importance and parents have a
key role in achieving this.
To evaluate the attitude and practices of oral health
care behaviour and eating habits in children during
covid-19 pandemic.
A survey was conducted among 406 parents
throughout India. Data were collected through a
specially designed proforma using a closed- ended, selfadministered validated questionnaire containing 25
questions.
Most of the children encountered dental ailments
during this pandemic period as sugar intake increased in
more than half of the studied population with less than
usual supervision from parents and maintenance of oral
hygiene also declined. COVID-19has negatively
impacted their child’s eating habits and oral hygiene
practices and extra care is needed towards children’s
eating habits and oral hygiene measures during these
difficult times.
COVID-19 has impacted everyone’s life, especially
children who due to year-long lockdown and limited
access to outside environment have switched to a very
unhealthy lifestyle. This problem needs to be addressed
with utmost urgency as healthy eating habits and
maintaining hygiene not only impacts our physical health
but mental health too.
Keywords :
Eating habits, oral health problem, toothache, Teleconsultation, COVID-19, oral hygiene, sweet consumption.
Background: Teeth are always at risk for
variety of dental diseases such as cavities, infections etc.
Primary teeth are more vulnerable due to lower
mineralization density, and it is crucial to start
protecting them early. So, the first line of defense will be
proper care and maintenance of their oral cavity. What
child eats has a direct effect on overall health including
dental health and especially in these unprecedented times
of COVID-19 pandemic where maintaining a good
immunity is of utmost importance and parents have a
key role in achieving this.
To evaluate the attitude and practices of oral health
care behaviour and eating habits in children during
covid-19 pandemic.
A survey was conducted among 406 parents
throughout India. Data were collected through a
specially designed proforma using a closed- ended, selfadministered validated questionnaire containing 25
questions.
Most of the children encountered dental ailments
during this pandemic period as sugar intake increased in
more than half of the studied population with less than
usual supervision from parents and maintenance of oral
hygiene also declined. COVID-19has negatively
impacted their child’s eating habits and oral hygiene
practices and extra care is needed towards children’s
eating habits and oral hygiene measures during these
difficult times.
COVID-19 has impacted everyone’s life, especially
children who due to year-long lockdown and limited
access to outside environment have switched to a very
unhealthy lifestyle. This problem needs to be addressed
with utmost urgency as healthy eating habits and
maintaining hygiene not only impacts our physical health
but mental health too.
Keywords :
Eating habits, oral health problem, toothache, Teleconsultation, COVID-19, oral hygiene, sweet consumption.
