PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENTS' LEVEL OF KNOWLEDGE ABOUT BRUSHING THEIR TEETH: AN EVALUATIVE STUDY

Ida Ayu Devi Purnami Putri

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Knowledge is the result of sensory processes, especially observation through the eyes and ears towards specific objects. Observing the level of knowledge is the initial step in assessing the understanding of basic concepts in a practice. If a student does not grasp these fundamental concepts, difficulties in comprehending higher levels are almost unavoidable. This principle also applies in the context of dental health. Disruptions in dental and oral health can impact a person's overall health and, therefore, affect the quality of human resources. This research aims to evaluate the knowledge levels of fourth and fifth-grade elementary school students regarding maintaining dental health, particularly in proper tooth brushing techniques. This research employed a descriptive analysis method that presented the distribution of knowledge levels based on gender and analyzed whether there was a significant difference in knowledge scores using the Mann-Whitney statistical test. The research results indicated that male students exhibited a better level of knowledge in tooth brushing practices, with 7 out of 31 children achieving a good criteria compared to 5 out of 20 for female students. However, statistically, there was no significant difference in knowledge scores regarding tooth brushing between the two gender groups. In conclusion, although there is no statistically significant difference between genders in terms of knowledge levels, there is an indication that, at one level of knowledge, male students have a better understanding, which may help them adopt better and correct tooth brushing practices in the future

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Keywords: Knowledge, Dental health, Primary school children

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.33992/icmahs.v1i1.3009

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