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A study to find out the knowledge, attitude and practices regarding Oral Hygiene practices and barriers in utilising the oral health care among auto-rickshaw drivers, in Mysore city, Karnataka.

A study to evaluate the knowledge, attitude and practices regarding Oral Hygiene practices and barriers in accessing the oral health care among auto-rickshaw drivers, in Mysore city, Karnataka.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2022/01/039855
Enrollment
214
Registered
2022-01-31
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2022-10-17

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

None listed

Sponsors

NIL
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: The auto-rickshaw drivers who belong to the union of Snehajeevi Auto Chalakara Balaga in Mysore City and has the experience of at least 1 year of driving the auto-rickshaw.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: The auto-rickshaw drivers who are not the part of Snehajeevi Auto Chalakara Balaga in Mysore City.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
The Knowledge, Attitude, Practice regarding their oral hygiene will be assessed. Also, the barriers faced by them for dental care utilization will be understood.Timepoint: 4 weeks—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
By this study we will be able to understand the maintenance of the oral hygiene and factors affecting the oral hygiene of the auto-rickshaw drivers. And what barriers they face in seeking dental care. This study will provide the data at a local level.Timepoint: 16 weeks—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Kumar Sumit

Prasanna School of Public Health

kumar.sumit@manipal.edu8867620088

Outcome results

None listed

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