Dental Trauma in Childhood: Conduct of Public Education Teachers in Pernambuco
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https://doi.org/10.21270/archi.v11i5.5672Keywords:
Tooth Injuries, Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice, Tooth AvulsionAbstract
Introduction: Dental traumas are frequent injuries in childhood and immediate care guarantees the best prognosis. As a result, it is essential that teachers, who spend time with these children, have knowledge about actions to be taken in cases of dental trauma. Objective: In this way, the research aimed to assess the level of knowledge of public school teachers in the city of Serra Talhada-PE, about actions to be taken in situations of dental trauma in childhood. Material and Method: For evaluation, a structured questionnaire was used, applied in 17 schools in the city. The questionnaire consisted of I- personal and professional data, experience and previous information on dentoalveolar trauma; II- general knowledge about dentoalveolar trauma and dental fractures. The data obtained were tabulated and analyzed using SPSS 16.0. A non-probabilistic sample, formed by 100 teachers, composed this study. Results: Only 27% of teachers had already received some type of information about dental trauma. Of this, 15% received information in dental appointments. Likewise, 40% of participants reported some type of experience with dentoalveolar trauma. The teachers' mean knowledge was 3.16 (± 1.23), with a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 7. There was no statistical difference in the knowledge averages for those who had previous experience. Conclusion: Teachers showed little knowledge about emergency procedures to be performed in cases of dental trauma. Given the above, it is necessary to train these professionals to carry out the proper initial management.
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