The Effectiveness of Training on the Behavior of Parents and Teachers in the Maintenance of Dental-Oral Health of Students with Down syndrome In Karanganyar, Central Java Betty Saptiwi1*, Achmad Arman Subijanto2, Risya Cilmiaty3, Sumardiyono4
1Doctoral Program of Public Health, Sebelas Maret University, Surakarta [57126], Indonesia
2Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta [57126 ], Indonesia
3Department of Dental and Oral Disease, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta [57126], Indonesia
4Department of Occupational Safety and Health, Vocational School, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta [57126], Indonesia
Abstract
Background: Cognitive level in the population with Down syndrome requires more effort to teach a habit. The role of parents and teachers is very important in the development of habits to maintain proper oral and dental health. Knowledge and beliefs of role models for children can directly affect oral health of children. By providing training to increase knowledge about how to brush teeth properly and correctly parents and teachers can prevent caries and maintain dental and oral health in children with Down syndrome. This study aimed to analyze the effectiveness of the training provided to parents and teachers in maintaining the oral health of students with Down syndrome.
Method: The type of research is one group pre-test - post-test design. The research sample was 30 people, which included 15 teachers from Down syndrome students and 15 people from parents of Down syndrome students. The sampling technique is purposive, which is taken from class teachers and parents of Down syndrome students who live with their children daily. The research instrument used a behavioral questionnaire consisting of components of knowledge, attitudes, and actions. Data analysis using T test because the data is normally distributed with the SPSS application.
Results: The mean score of the pretest oral health behavior in the elderly was 53.13 and the post test score was 58.80. The difference test in the mean scores of the pretest and posttest on parents showed very significant results (p<0.001). Meanwhile, the mean score of the pretest oral health behavior on the teachers was 62.53 and the post test score was 67.47. The difference test in the mean scores of the pretest and posttest on teachers showed very significant results (p<0.001).
Conclusion: Dental and oral health training were significantly effective in improving the behavior of parents and teachers in maintaining the oral health of students with Down Syndrome in Karanganyar, Central Java.
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