Effect of Health Education Intervention Programme and Socio-Demographic Composite Factors on Practice of Dental Caries Prevention Strategies among Adults in, Kaduna State, Nigeria

Abstract

Background: Practice of the preventive strategies in dental caries has been a challenge for the population over a long period of time. A multifaceted approach, the involvement of all dentists, health educators, and policy makers, as well as research studies that evaluate the results of the paradigm of caries prevention strategies and adjust it as necessary are all necessary for moving forward with practice and implementation.

Methods: This study adopted a quasi-experimental research design using a pre-test-post-test control group design. The sample size for this study consists of sixty (60) adults (male and female) that will be drawn from population of Zaria metropolis in Kaduna State, Nigeria. A multi-stage sampling technique was used. The instrument that was used for data collection in this study was a researcher-structured close-ended questionnaire.

Results: The effect of health education intervention programme on practice of dental caries prevention strategies among adult in Zaria metropolis of Kaduna State, Nigeria posttest is significant (p = 0.000). The effect between demographic characteristics (age and marital status) and health education intervention programme on practice of dental caries prevention strategies among adult of in Zaria metropolis Kaduna State, Nigeria (p = 0.000).

Conclusion: Tailor the intervention materials to address the unique needs and learning preferences of different age groups and marital statuses to maximize engagement and effectiveness. Integrate this effective intervention as part of routine public health education efforts to promote sustained dental caries prevention.

Keywords: Practice, Dental caries, Age, Marital Status, Intervention