Dental Health Knowledge of Health Cadres in Grogol Subdistric, West Jakarta
Goalbertus1, Caesary Cloudya Panjaitan1, Cut Thanissa Khansa2

1Dental Public Health and Preventive Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Trisakti
2Dental Medicine Student, Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Trisakti

Abstract

Background(s): West Jakarta area have a fairly high prevalence of cavities reaching 44.24%. The involvement of health cadres in promotive and preventive efforts is expected to prevent the increasing prevalence of dental health problems in the community, but the level of knowledge of cadres about dental health is not yet known. Objective(s): To get an overview of dental health knowledge of health cadres in Grogol sub-district, West Jakarta. Method(s): This study is a descriptive observational study with a cross-sectional design involving 166 cadres as respondents. Data collection using questionnaires filled out directly by respondents from September to October 2023. Result(s): The average knowledge score of cadres is 11,9 out of 16. Majority of respondents already knew about the eruption time of primary teeth (90.8%), number of primary teeth (84.6%), gum cleaning tools (87.7%), impact of drinking milk while sleeping (74.6%), oral bad habit (96.2%), toothbrush replacement time (84.6%), brushing teeth technique (83.8%), minimum brushing time (74.6%), tools to clean between the teeth (83.8%), signs of healthy gums (91.5%) and gingivitis (88.5%), and the impact of not replacing missing teeth (95.4%). However, only some respondents knew the first permanent teeth (2.3%), toothbrush criteria (43.8%), brushing time (25.4%) and time to brush teeth after morning sickness (10%). Conclusion(s): The majority of cadres already have sufficient knowledge, regular education and evaluation are needed to increase cadre knowledge.

Keywords: Knowledge, health cadre, dental health

Topic: Dental Public Health