Use and perceived benefits of mouthwash among Malaysian adults: An exploratory insight

Mitha, Shahid and Elnaem, Mohamed Hassan Abdelaziz and Koh, Michelle and Ching, En and Babar, Muneer Gohar and Siddiqui, Jamshed and Jamshed, Shazia Qasim (2016) Use and perceived benefits of mouthwash among Malaysian adults: An exploratory insight. Journal of Advanced Oral Research, 7 (3 (September-December)). pp. 7-14. ISSN 2320-2068 E-ISSN 2320-2076

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Abstract

Objectives: The purpose of the current research is to comprehend the use as well as the perception of mouthwash benefits among Malaysian adults in Selangor state, Malaysia. Materials and Methods: Questionnaires were distributed following convenience sampling to 400 respondents in public places around Selangor over a period of 3 months. The questions were divided into 4 main categories which were demographics, behavior, knowledge, and perceived benefits. The data collected were entered into PASW version 20 and analyzed. Descriptive and inferential statistics were applied. Chi-square was used to compute the association between the variables. Results: The majority of the respondents (n = 178, 44.5%) were between the ages of 18-25 years. Female respondents outnumbered males with 243 (60.8%) and 157 (39.3%), respectively. There was a high level of awareness among the respondents regarding the use of mouthwash where more than 57% answered the knowledge questions correctly. When asked for the reason for using a particular brand, respondents stated that their selection depends on it being "a family brand", affordability and taste. Respondents had a good perception on the use of mouthwash and its benefits. Conclusion: The public needs to be educated on the role of mouthwash. Knowledge gaps on mouthwash need to be bridged to ascertain the beneficial nature of mouthwash. A mixed method research is recommended to gather more information on oral hygiene practices among Malaysian general population, particularly focusing on the use of mouthwash.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	7472/54307
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Malaysia, mouthwash, oral hygiene, perceptions
Subjects:	R Medicine > RK Dentistry R Medicine > RS Pharmacy and materia medica
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Pharmacy Kulliyyah of Pharmacy > Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry Kulliyyah of Pharmacy > Department of Pharmacy Practice
Depositing User:	Dr Mohamed Elnaem
Date Deposited:	18 Jan 2017 13:45
Last Modified:	15 Jul 2022 10:36
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/54307

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