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Oral Health Knowledge and Awareness Levels of Caregivers for Individuals Receiving Home Healthcare Services

İrem Şenoymak(üsküdar devlet hastanesi)0000-0002-1137-2542
İdil Özden(Marmara University Faculty of Dentistry, Istanbul)0000-0003-0838-4355
Mustafa Enes Özden(Republic of Turkey Ministry of Health Kahramankazan District Health Administration)0000-0001-5635-9969
Pages
67–75
Publication Date
2026-04-30
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These findings highlight the need for integrating oral health education into home healthcare services.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Objective: This study aimed to assess the oral healthcare knowledge and awareness levels of caregivers providing care for individuals who are fully or partially dependent and receive home healthcare services.
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Key Findings & Data:Materials and Methods: A telephone-based survey with 14 questions on demographic characteristics and oral health knowledge was conducted between August 1 and October 30, 2024, with primary caregivers of bedridden patients receiving telemedicine services from the Üsküdar State Hospital Home Health Unit.
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Conclusion & Impact:These findings highlight the need for integrating oral health education into home healthcare services.
🔬Design:Survey & Empirical Study
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⚙️Variables:Caregiver · Dependent Individuals · Disability

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Objective: This study aimed to assess the oral healthcare knowledge and awareness levels of caregivers providing care for individuals who are fully or partially dependent and receive home healthcare services. Materials and Methods: A telephone-based survey with 14 questions on demographic characteristics and oral health knowledge was conducted between August 1 and October 30, 2024, with primary caregivers of bedridden patients receiving telemedicine services from the Üsküdar State Hospital Home Health Unit. A total of 206 eligible participants were included. The Mann-Whitney U test was used for comparisons between two groups, while the Kruskal–Wallis test was applied for three or more groups. Statistical significance was set at p 0.05). Conclusion: Caregivers exhibited deficiencies in oral health knowledge, which may adversely affect patient care. Educational interventions targeting caregivers could enhance oral hygiene outcomes. These findings highlight the need for integrating oral health education into home healthcare services.

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Şenoymak, İ., Özden, İ., Özden, M. E. (2026). Oral Health Knowledge and Awareness Levels of Caregivers for Individuals Receiving Home Healthcare Services. Abant Tıp Dergisi, Cilt: 15 Sayı: 1, 67–75. https://doi.org/10.47493/abantmedj.1794646

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