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School oral health program implemented by school health nurses and teachers in Kottayam, Kerala.

Evaluation of a school oral health program among 12-14 year old children implemented by school health nurses and teachers in Kottayam â?? A Community Intervention study

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2018/01/011366
Enrollment
700
Registered
2018-01-16
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Oral Health Education,Screening, Prevention: repeated Oral health education provided by School teachers,Screening performed by School health nurses once in 3 months,School based weekly

Sponsors

Government Dental College
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.School children aged 12-14 years at baseline from Govt/ Govt. aided schools in Ettumanoor & Athirampuzha, Kottayam, Kerala. 2.Written informed consent from Parent/ Guardian and Principal of school.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Children undergoing orthodontic treatment 2. Physically & mentally challenged children

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To compare the changes in Oral health determinant, knowledge, attitude and practices among beneficiaries of this program as compared to a control groupTimepoint: 6 months 1 year—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Proportion of untreated caries caries incrementTimepoint: 6 months 1 year—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Vivek Narayan

Government Dental College Kottayam

drsusanalex@gmail.com

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026