Comparison Of Oral Hygiene Practices Among Male and Female Students of A Medical Sciences Institute In Peshawar

Abstract

Aims: To determine and compare oral hygiene practices among male and female students in Ghazali Institute Peshawar

Methodology: Cross sectional study conducted in Ghazali Institute of Medical Sciences Peshawar with duration of six months and the sample size was 285 participates to investigate the oral hygiene practices.

Result: This study investigates oral hygiene practices among 285 undergraduate students at Ghazali Institute of Medical Sciences Peshawar, focusing on gender oral hygiene practices differences. Results reveal a high frequency of tooth brushing (97.9%) among all students, but females showed a higher adherence than male. Soft toothbrushes are predominant among both gender of students. One to two minutes given by both gender for brushing while variations in technique, male were using vertical and females were using combination of all technique for brushing. Other than toothbrush, miswak was mostly used by both genders.

Conclusion: The study highlights a predominant reliance on tooth brushing, particularly with soft toothbrushes, among the students. Gender differences and regional variations underscore the importance of tailored interventions for promoting consistent oral hygiene practices.