Knowledge, Attitude & Practice of Pharmacological Students towards Toothbrush Hygiene – A Questionnaire Based Survey

Abstract

Introduction: Oral health means health of mouth which is vital to well-being.Most common cause of oral health disease is biofilm formation. Tooth brushing is the most easily available and recognized practice to maintain oral health.

Aims and Objectives: To evaluate the knowledge, attitude, and practices of pharmacy students regarding toothbrush hygiene. The goal is to identify awareness gaps that could be addressed through targeted oral health education.

Materials and Methods: The present study was conducted among pharmacy students residing in Lucknow city (Uttar Pradesh). A self-designed questionnaire was prepared which consists of demographic details. Total ten questions were prepared in which 4 questions were related to knowledge, 2 questions were related to attitude and 4 questions were related to practices towards tooth brush hygiene.

Results: Chi square test of significance was used to assess if gender and age group has any role in answering the questions.

Conclusion: This study underscores a crucial insight: while pharmacy students—future healthcare professionals—demonstrate a baseline awareness of oral hygiene practices, significant gaps persist in their practical application and technical knowledge regarding tooth brushing.