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Assessment of Oral Hygiene Motivation Through Audio-Visual Aids, WhatsApp, and Pamphlet-Based Education

Assessment of the impact of audio visual aid and WhatsApp media on oral hygiene motivation; a comparative study with pamphlet method. - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/07/091205
Enrollment
160
Registered
2025-07-21
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-08-18

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: AV+P a combination of Audio-Visual Aids and Pamphlets: This study evaluated four methods of oral hygiene motivation in children for 8 weeks, using disclosing agents to assess plaque l

Sponsors

Dr Bipin Bhargav K
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Children aged 6 to 12 years. Healthy children with no systemic illness.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Children who require special health care need. Children who require pharmacological behavior guidance technique. Children without parental consent.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
All four methods improved oral hygiene in children over 8 weeks. Audiovisual aids, especially via WhatsApp, were most effective. Pamphlets were less engaging, while chairside guidance offered real-time feedback. The AV + pamphlet combo showed the best results, supporting blended approaches.Timepoint: 8 weeks—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
NILTimepoint: NIL—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Bipin BhargavK

Sri Sai College Of Dental Surgery.

drziamohammad@gmail.com9885998842

Outcome results

None listed

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