Oral Health Knowledge, Oral Health–Seeking Behavior, and Associated Factors Among the Rural Population of Ernakulam District: A Cross-Sectional Study

OHK emerged as a key predictor of OHSB in rural Kerala. Strengthening public dental services, integrating oral health education into primary care, and developing community-based programs can improve preventive practices, reduce delays in care-seeking, and narrow rural-urban disparities.

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Cureus
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2025-12-19
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https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.99666
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Dental Health and Care Utilization
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Oral Health Knowledge, Oral Health–Seeking Behavior, and Associated Factors Among the Rural Population of Ernakulam District: A Cross-Sectional Study

Sobha George, Das P Anaswara
Cureus
Dental Health and Care Utilization
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Oral Health Knowledge, Oral Health–Seeking Behavior, and Associated Factors Among the Rural Population of Ernakulam District: A Cross-Sectional Study

Sobha George, Das P Anaswara
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Abstract

OHK emerged as a key predictor of OHSB in rural Kerala. Strengthening public dental services, integrating oral health education into primary care, and developing community-based programs can improve preventive practices, reduce delays in care-seeking, and narrow rural-urban disparities.

CureusVol. 17(12)
Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre (IN)
Openalex Percentile: Top 51%
Dental Health and Care Utilization
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Oral Health Knowledge, Oral Health–Seeking Behavior, and Associated Factors Among the Rural Population of Ernakulam District: A Cross-Sectional Study — Sobha George, Das P Anaswara · Cureus (2025) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS