Knowledge, attitude and practices onuse of probiotics for oral health among indian population - A cross sectional study

Abstract

Aim: To assess the knowledge, attitude and practices on use of Probiotics for oral health among Indian population. Materials And Methods: This descriptive cross sectional study was designed as an online questionnaire based study consist-ing of 28 close ended questions on probiotics in oral health. The questionnaire was standardized and randomly circulated online. 315 completed responses were collected, recorded, tabulated and scored. The data thus obtained was interpreted using SPSS software version 22. Results: Results revealed that there was significant difference in the knowledge levels between age groups, between gender and attitude, per capita income and attitude. Female participants were more aware of probotics than males. Participants in the higher economic range, graduates and post graduates showed greater positive knowledge, attitude and practice on probiotics. Conclusion: The basic knowledge on probiotics is good among the Indian population. However more information regarding probiotics in oral health needs to be augmented to strengthen oral homeostasis and enhance overall wellbeing.