Health Condition 1: K051- Chronic gingivitis
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Active peer teaching technique: This technique uses a modification of jigsaw group discussion in which topics are assigned to around 6 groups with about 5 students in each group using a
Sponsors
Dr Apoorva S R
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Children aged 12-15 years attending English-medium schools. 2. Children who accept to participate in all stages of research by signing a written informed consent form. 3. Children with mild to moderate gingivitis with a maximal gingival score of 2.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Children who decline to participate or withdraw consent at any point during the study. 2. Children who are severely ill, or with any systemic disease. 3. Children who are under medications/undergone any dental treatment in the past 6 months that might alter their gingival status.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Improvement in knowledge, awareness, practices and oral hygiene statusTimepoint: baseline, immediately post-intervention and after 3months | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Improvement in tooth brushing efficacyTimepoint: Baseline and 3 months | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Anil V Ankola
KAHERS KLE VK Institute of dental sciences
Outcome results
None listed