Knowledge, Oral Hygiene Practices, and Barriers to Compliance Among Adult Residents of Adankolo Community, Lokoja, Kogi State

Introduction Several factors influence oral hygiene compliance among adults, including knowledge and awareness, where individuals with higher awareness of oral hygiene benefits are more likely to engage in effective practices. Purpose This study aimed to assess the knowledge, oral hygiene practices, and barriers to compliance among adult residents of Adankolo community, Lokoja, Kogi State. Methodology A cross-sectional research design was employed for data collection from 390 randomly selected adults from Adankolo. Data were collected using a validated structured questionnaire focusing on oral hygiene knowledge, attitudes, and practices. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the data, with a paired t-test conducted to explore the relationship between knowledge and compliance.