Knowledge, awareness and attitudes of oral hygiene practices and periodontal diseases among students studying in the field of health

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Objectives: The aim of this study is to evaluate the knowledge, awareness and attitudes about oral hygiene practices and periodontal diseases among nursing, emergency aid and disaster management (EADM), physiotherapy, first and emergency aid (FEA) students. Methods: A total of 759 students aged between 18 and 33 were included in the study. Of the students, 166 were enrolled in physiotherapy, 169 in FEA, 120 in EADM and 304 were enrolled in nursing department. Personal data and knowledge, awareness and attitudes towards oral hygiene and periodontal diseases were evaluated using an online questionnaire form consisting of 28 questions. Data obtained were statistically analysed based on p