Evaluating practices toward dental health among primary school children in Rwanda
This study highlights significant differences in dental health practices between rural and urban children in Rwanda. Rural children were less likely to visit the dentist, consumed more sugary drinks, and used inappropriate brushing materials with less frequent toothbrush replacement. These findings underscore the need for targeted interventions to improve oral health awareness and practices especially in rural areas.
Authors
- Dieudonné Kayiranga (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0324-4150)
- Jean Bosco Munyemana (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2547-8070)
- Godfrey Katende (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0667-5741)
- Janviere Mukabizimana
Institutions
- University of Kigali (RW)
- University of Rwanda (RW)
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Kigali (RW)
- Rwanda Biomedical Center (RW)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Oral Health
- Published
- 2024-11-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-024-05225-2
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Dental Health and Care Utilization
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.40