Perception of Complete Visually Impaired Children to Three Different Oral Health Education Methods: A Preliminary Study.

AIM

To evaluate the perception of visually impaired children to three different methods of oral health education.

STUDY DESIGN

Sixty total visually impaired children were divided into three groups of 20 children each. Children in group-I received oral health education through a lecture. Children in group II received Demonstration on a Model by Tell and Touch method (DMTT) and children in group III were self trained on oral hygiene skills. All children received written instructions in Braille. Their knowledge and practice of oral hygiene methods were recorded by a questionnaire and their method of brushing and rinsing was assessed during a personal interview. Data obtained was subjected to statistical analysis.

RESULTS

Children in group II were able to brush and rinse significantly better (p <0.05) as compared to the other groups. Demonstration on a Model by Tell and Touch method was found to be the most preferred method of oral health education.

CONCLUSION

Oral health education given through DMTT method was perceived well by the visually impaired children.