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Hubungan Pengetahuan Kesehatan Gigi Dan Mulut Dengan Kejadian Karies Gigi Hilmiy Ila Robbihi; Anang
Jurnal Kesehatan Vol 11 No 1 (2022): Jurnal Kesehatan
Publisher : Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Yatsi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37048/kesehatan.v11i1.375

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The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between knowledge of oral health and the incidence of dental caries. The type of research used in this research is an analytic survey with a cross sectional approach, namely research to study the dynamics of the influence between independent variables on the dependent variable at one time. The research location is in the Department of Nursing, Poltekkes, Ministry of Health, Tasikmalaya. However, because it was still a pandemic, the research was carried out online by filling out a questionnaire on the google form. Based on the results and the previous discussion, it can be concluded that the distribution of knowledge on oral and dental health with dental caries in D III level 1 Nursing Department students in the Academic Year 2020-2021 shows a significance value of 0.031 < 0.05, which means that there is a relationship between knowledge of oral health and caries. teeth, which means the higher the DMF-T value, the lower the level of knowledge on oral health
Association Between Oral Health and General Health Among Adults in Tasikmalaya Rieza Zulfahmi Taftazani; Lina Rismayani; Emma Kamelia; Eliati Sri Suharja; Anang; Cahyo Nugroho
Media Informasi Vol. 22 No. 2 (2026): June
Publisher : Poltekkes Kemenkes Tasikmalaya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37160/mijournal.v22i2.1386

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Background: Oral health is strongly connected to systemic health, yet in many communities it is still underprioritized. Limited awareness and poor oral hygiene practices may contribute to adverse health outcomes.Objective: To examine the relationship between oral health knowledge, dental hygiene behavior, and general health status among adults in Tasikmalaya. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 30 adults participating in a community-based mobile education program. Data on oral health knowledge and hygiene behavior were collected via structured questionnaires, while general health indicators (blood pressure, BMI, waist circumference, blood glucose, and cholesterol) were measured directly. Descriptive and bivariate analyses were used to assess associations. Results: Higher oral health knowledge was associated with better hygiene behaviors, including regular toothbrushing and reduced sugary food intake. Poor hygiene practices were linked with higher prevalence of hypertension (32.0%) and elevated cholesterol (36.7%). Additionally, 40.0% of respondents were overweight or obese, and 28.0% had central obesity. These patterns suggest an association between poor oral health behaviors and cardiovascular risk factors. Conclusion: Oral health and general health are interrelated among adults in Tasikmalaya. Strengthening oral health promotion and integrating dental hygiene education into general health programs are recommended to support both oral and systemic health