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A Field Study on Individuals Suffering from Gum Pigmentation in Al Hudaydah City |
Dr. Rasha AL-Abdali |
- Wafaa Marwan Al-Mashouli
- Sumaya Abdullah Al-ahdal
- Shaimaa Samir Al-qubati
- Reem Mohammed Al-arifi
- Altaf Fahmy Al-qobati
- Afnan Adel Al-Absi
- Shaimaa Mohammed Al Mansouri
- Suad Hazza Al-absi
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- Purpose: To determine the level of availability of factors affecting gingival (gum) pigmentation in Al Hudaydah city.
- Method: Analytical description by distributing a questionnaire to 170 individuals.
- Gender Distribution: The majority of the sample were female (71%) compared to males.
- Demographics & Education: 64.7% held a Bachelor’s degree; 52.9% were under the age of 25; 75.3% belonged to a middle economic level.
- Geography: 86.47% were city residents while 13.53% were rural residents.
- Pigmentation Prevalence: Factors affecting gingival pigmentation were moderate at 68.7% (mean of 2.6).
- Behavioral Factors: Dietary contribution to pigmentation was 12.3% (mean of 2.47).
- Tobacco Use: Heavy smokers accounted for 63.7% (mean of 1.91) and general tobacco users accounted for 59.2% (mean of 1.78), showing a moderate-to-high level of availability.
- Degree of Pigmentation: Most of the sample had brown pigmentation at a level of 28.24 (mean of 1.37) and most presented partial pigmentation.
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The Impact of Diet on Oral and Dental Health Among Primary School Students in Al Hudaydah City |
Dr. Rasha Al-Abdali |
- Ayman Mohammed Heba Fattah
- Abdullah Yousef Qasim Al Khadhmi
- Essam Ali Mohammed Hadi
- Amr Hayel Abdulrahman Shara’i
- Abrar Salem Ahmed Hakmi
- Ahlam Ahmed Abdullah Aqel
- Ansam Abu Al-Ghaith Abu Al-Ghaith
- Shahd Mohammed Nasser Al-Faqihi
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- Purpose: To identify the impact of diet on the oral and dental health of primary school students in Al Hudaydah City.
- Method: Analytical descriptive approach utilizing a questionnaire distributed to 200 primary school students.
- Core Findings:
- High consumption of sugars and starches, with certain dietary practices heavily contributing to oral health issues.
- Low consumption of calcium and vitamin-rich healthy foods required for strong dental development.
- Average daily dietary habits with prevalent unhealthy behaviors.
- Moderate-to-high nutritional awareness among students, but this awareness does not translate into actual eating behaviors.
- Low perceived impact of diet on dental problems like cavities or pain, indicating underreporting.
- Minor soft tissue impacts (bleeding or redness of gums) observed in a limited number of students.
- Overall average impact of diet on dental health was moderate.
- The most influential aspect related directly to sugar and starch intake.
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