Autopercepción de la enfermedad periodontal en escolares de 12 años de la ciudad de Azogues-2018

Abstract

The self-perception of periodontal disease is the way in which each individual interprets their own perception in terms of their periodontal health. OBJECTIVE: To determine the self-perception of periodontal disease in 12-year-old school children in the city of Azogues-2018. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The methodology used was of a quantitative type, the design was descriptive of a cross section, of a communicational technique of survey. The sample consisted of 303 schoolchildren of 12 years of age, who were surveyed, prior to a calibration by the teachers of the faculty. The data obtained from the students surveyed were recorded in the epidemiological files and then entered into the EPI INFO program. RESULTS: The present study determined a self-perception of periodontal disease in 56% and 44% did not self-perceive it. According to sex, the female was the one who most self-perceived the disease with 29%, unlike the male with 27%. According to the educational institution, self-perceived illness in private schools by 36%, while in public schools was 21%. In terms of differentiating self-perception according to the survey questions, the one that had the greatest impact was question "Are your gums bleeding?" with 32%. According to the self-knowledge of periodontal health, the one that most prevailed is good health with 40%.