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Self Medication in Dentistry Harshada Ragunathan; Krithika C; Kiruthiga G; Keerthana S; Lakshmipriya S; PS Gayathri
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 15 No. 2 (2021): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
Publisher : Institute of Medico-legal Publications Pvt Ltd

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v15i2.14292

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Background: During mid 1980’s World Health Organization gave approval for some medical drugs fromprescription to reduce the burden of the medical professionals. Self-medication is one form of medicationwhich is practiced worldwide by many people with or without medical knowledge. In dentistry the mostcommon reason for taking the self-medication is phobia towards the dental procedures.Aim and Objective: This study was conducted to assess the knowledge about self-medication practiceamong common people and create awareness on its ill effects.Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among general population of age 18yearsand above. As the study was conducted during the pandemic time, a web-based survey was conducted witha set of 11 self-structured questions which was framed in English language and vetted with expert`s opinion.The questions were circulated through links to the participants through various social media platforms.Result: The 50 participants were grouped based on occupational status. chi-square test was performed andit was seen that most of the questions were statistically significant (p < 0.05). High significance was seenwhen the participants were asked the commonest reason and drug that they would prefer for self-Medication(p <0.00001).Conclusion: The common reason for using of self-medication in dental issue is pain, lack of time andphobia. This has to be improved by conducting awareness programs and the patients have to overcome theirfear and volunteer themselves to treat the cause.
Awareness of Oral Health Care among Pregnant Women During Pregnancy Harshada Ragunathan; Krithika C; Kowsalya. M; Kreethika. S; Krithika. L; Manju J
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 15 No. 2 (2021): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
Publisher : Institute of Medico-legal Publications Pvt Ltd

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v15i2.14293

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Background: Pregnancy is a unique phase of women’s life where it is associated with physiological changes.Poor oral hygiene maintenance and inadequate care for oral health have an impact and noticeable postnataleffects on the infants. There is only a minimal knowledge among pregnant women regarding oral health careduring pregnancy.Materials and Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted among 74 pregnant women. As the studywas conducted during the pandemic time, a web-based questionnaire in Google forms was framed. Thequestionnaire was sent through various social media platforms and answers were collected and sent forstatistical analysis.Results: The responses were statistically analysed by SPSS software Version 18.0. Majority of theparticipants lacked knowledge about the facts that pregnancy increases existing dental problems and selfmedications without physician’s prescription during pregnancy are not advisable.Conclusion: Increased hormonal secretion and fetal growth induce several systemic, as well as localphysiologic and physical changes in a pregnant woman. During this period pregnant women should alwaystake good care of her oral and systemic health. This not only improves the mother’s overall health but alsoprevents associated problems in the fetus. Adequate knowledge by creating awareness about oral health andoral hygiene maintenance will prevent pregnant women from dental complications.
Perception about Dental Myths among General Public P S Gayathri; Krithika C; R Hema Maheshwari; Jasti Keerthi; Jenisha Priyavadhani S; Harshada Ragunathan
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 15 No. 2 (2021): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
Publisher : Institute of Medico-legal Publications Pvt Ltd

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v15i2.14348

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Introduction: Myths are part of everyone’s life. Considering the outcomes of beliefs, one should be awareabout the myths about health care as it may result in outrageous complication. Certain culture and culturalbeliefs have a greater impact in health and sickness which represents different ideas shared by differentpeople in India.Aim: This study was aimed to assess the knowledge about dental myths among general public, in TamilNadu.Methodology: A cross sectional study was conducted using self-administered questionnaire, through Googleforms, among 200 people from the age group of 17-54 years in Tamil Nadu, India. Statistics was done andtabulated.Results: Most of the participants were not having adequate awareness and knowledge about dental myths.Conclusion: Thus, awareness and knowledge about dental myths among general public has to be improvedby community oral health programs.
Co-Authors Jasti Keerthi Jenisha Priyavadhani S Keerthana S Kiruthiga G Kowsalya. M Kreethika. S Krithika C Krithika. L Lakshmipriya S Manju J P S Gayathri PS Gayathri R Hema Maheshwari