introduction: ergonomics is the science of improvement of the work environment, job and equipment and adapting them to the human capabilities and limitations. observing ergonomic principles of computer application is essential for the computer users. lack of attention to these principles would decrease efficiency and cause irreparable somatic complications. the present study assesses the knowle...

background sexually transmitted infections (stis) have a major negative impact on sexual and reproductive health globally. the most effective way to avoid stis is to abstain from sexual contact or having sex only in a long-term, mutually monogamous relationship with an uninfected partner. objectives this study aimed to determine behavioral prevention regarding stis. patients and methods this an...

OBJECTIVES First, to evaluate awareness of oral cancer amongst the young South-Asian community in London and identify any aspects of knowledge about oral cancer that are lacking; and, second, to determine whether demographic factors or health-related behaviours are associated with knowledge of oral cancer. RESEARCH DESIGN Cross-sectional questionnaire survey. PARTICIPANTS South Asians aged ...

there is an escalating demand for geriatric oral healthcare in all developed and developing countries including india. two-thirds of the world’s elderly live in developing countries. this is a huge population that must receive attention from policy-makers who will be challenged by the changing demands for social and health services including oral health services. resources are limited thus rath...

إن الهدف من التوعية الصحية هو إلمام الناس بالمعلومات والحقائق وإحساسهم بالمسؤولية نحو صحتهم وصحة غيرهم, وترجمة ذلك عملياً عن طريق تطبيق السلوكيات السليمة بشكل تلقائي وعفوي, وهو الذي تسعى إليه إعلانات توظيف الاستمالات الإعلانية بعدها إحدى أساليب في التأثير الجماهير لتبني الأفكار, والسلوكيات, والالتزام بالنصائح والإرشادات الصحية. وترمي الدراسة الى تحليل محتوى وزارة الصحة والبيئة الخاصة بالتوعية وا...

Oral cancer is the sixth most common cancer among Indian males and the third most common cancer among Indian females. Oral cancer is largely preventable if detected at an early stage. Early diagnosis of the malignancy greatly increase survival rates as the mouth is easily accessible for self or clinical examination. Lack of awareness among the health care providers is the most significant facto...

OBJECTIVES The aim of this study is to identify the oral health status as well as oral health practices and access for care of graduating senior high school Tibetan students in Shannan prefecture of Tibet. METHODS Based on standards of the 3rd Chinese National Oral Epidemiological Survey and WHO Oral Health Surveys, 1907 graduating students from three senior high schools were examined for car...

AIMS To engage with high risk groups to identify knowledge and awareness of oral cancer signs and symptoms and the factors likely to contribute to improved screening uptake. METHODS Focus group discussions were undertaken with 18 males; 40+ years of age; smokers and/or drinkers (15+ cigarettes per day and/or 15+ units of alcohol per week), irregular dental attenders living in economically dep...

OBJECTIVE The objectives of this study were to examine the level of awareness of the common oral disease amongst the primary care physicians in Chennai, India and to study the proportion of the routine oral examination among them. METHOD This study was a cross-sectional, self administered, questionnaire survey which was done among 70 primary care physicians of Chennai, India. The questionnair...