| Impact of educational posters on the lay knowledge of school teachers regarding emergency management of dental injuries. | |
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PMID: 19519860 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The purpose of this study was to investigate the knowledge of school teachers about the emergency management of dental trauma, after an educational poster campaign. A total of 1000 questionnaires were sent to 100 schools in the area where the poster had been distributed. This was compared to another 100 schools (1000 questionnaires) in an area, Where the poster had not been distributed. The questionnaire surveyed demographic data, basic knowledge of emergency management of tooth fracture, luxation and avulsion injuries. A total of 511 questionnaires were returned (25.5%) and analyzed. Results showed differences between the two assessed areas. Teachers, who worked in the area with poster distribution, had better knowledge in handling tooth injuries. For the management of tooth fractures the portion of teachers, who knew the correct handling procedure, was 78.9% (area with poster campaign) vs 72.1% (area with no poster campaign), for the management of tooth luxation it was 87% vs 84% and for the management of tooth avulsion it was 71% vs 54%. In the area with the poster campaign 49% (n = 90 out of 185) of the teachers stated to have gained some knowledge about this topic beforehand. Out of these, 75 teachers (75/90 = 83%), had gained their information from the educational poster. Out of the 75 teachers, who had seen a poster on this topic, 68 (68/75 = 91%) would have managed such an emergency correctly. The present study shows the positive effect of educational poster campaigns. It therefore should encourage professionals in this field to embark on similar projects. |
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Authors:
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Olivier Lieger; Christoph Graf; Mohammed El-Maaytah; Thomas Von Arx |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article Date: 2009-06-09 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Dental traumatology : official publication of International Association for Dental Traumatology Volume: 25 ISSN: 1600-9657 ISO Abbreviation: Dent Traumatol Publication Date: 2009 Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-07-20 Completed Date: 2009-08-20 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101091305 Medline TA: Dent Traumatol Country: Denmark |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 406-12 Citation Subset: D |
Affiliation:
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Department of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland. olivier.lieger@ksl.ch |
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Adult Age Factors Audiovisual Aids* Emergency Treatment* Female Health Education, Dental / methods* Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice* Humans Male Middle Aged Organ Preservation Solutions / therapeutic use Questionnaires Schools Switzerland Teaching* Time Factors Tooth Avulsion / therapy Tooth Crown / injuries Tooth Fractures / therapy Tooth Injuries / therapy* Universities Young Adult |
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0/Organ Preservation Solutions |
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