The prospect of dental fluorosis prevention in Wonji Ethiopia.
This study identified factors that are associated with dental fluorosis among school adolescents in an endemic area using a control design. Data were collected using a directed self-administered questionnaire. Dental fluorosis was confirmed by a dentist. Out of the 472 students who participated in the study, 398 had dental fluorosis and the remaining 74 were free of dental fluorosis. A logistic regression analysis revealed children born in Wonji compared to those born elsewhere [Adjusted OR (95% CI): 5.12 (2.68, 9.75)]; males compared to female [Adjusted OR (95% CI): 2.76 (1.52, 5.00)]; and those who obtained their regular drinking water from pipe distribution compared to those who obtained water from other sources [Adjusted OR (95% CI): 3.5 (1.24, 10.02] were more likely to have dental fluorosis. Students in the age group 13-14 year compared to those in 11-12 year were less likely to have dental fluorosis [Adjusted OR (95% CI): 0.43 (0.25, 0.76)]. The findings indicate that the risk of dental fluorosis is still much higher for the population in Wonji and recommend strengthening appropriate intervention systems at household and community levels.
Zerihun
Legesse
L
Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, AAU.
Demissie
Banchiamlak
B
Makonnen
Eyasu
E
Berhane
Yemane
Y
D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D019140:Dental Care for Children / Q000458:organization & administration*; D003753:Dental Health Surveys; D005002:Ethiopia / Q000453:epidemiology; D005260:Female; D009050:Fluorosis, Dental / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011313:Preventive Dentistry / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012307:Risk Factors; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014881:Water Supply