Oral health knowledge and oral hygiene practice among visually impaired subjects in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Oral health is a global issue. It has an enormous impact on the overall health and well-being of an individual. In addition, many studies indicate visual impairment as one of the constraints for proper maintenance of oral hygiene. However, little is known about visually impaired individuals' oral health knowledge and behavior in Ethiopia, specifically in Addis Ababa. Therefore, this study is conducted to assess the oral health knowledge and related behaviors among participants with visual impairment in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Aim

This study aimed to assess the oral health knowledge and oral hygiene practice among visually impaired participants in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. It is initially imperative to recognize the deficiency of data regarding the dental health care a

SUBMITTER: Fantaye W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9077845 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature