@article{ref1,
title="Prevalence of Traumatic Injuries and Knowledge Regarding Emergency Care among 11-14 years Government School Children in Rural Area, Dehra, Kangra District, Himachal Pradesh",
journal="Oral health and dental management",
year="2014",
author="Vashisth, Shelja and Bansal, Mohit and Gupta, Nidhi",
volume="13",
number="3",
pages="666-668",
abstract="OBJECTIVE: To assess the prevalence of traumatic injuries and the knowledge regarding the emergency care among school children in rural area Dehra, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh. <br><br>MATERIALS AND METHODS: A cross-sectional survey was carried out in 13 government schools among 1041 subjects aged 11- 14 years. The demographic details and knowledge regarding emergency care was recorded on a structured questionnaire. The data regarding the traumatic injuries was recorded using modified Ellis' classification. <br><br>RESULTS: Prevalence of Traumatic Dental Injuries (TDI) was found to be 5.12 %. Maxillary central incisor was the most common tooth to be affected (58.1%). The main cause for TDI was found to be due to falls (51.2%). Enamel with dentin fracture with pulp exposure was the main type of TDI (46.7%). The awareness regarding emergency care revealed that 63.4% of subjects were aware of emergency care. The knowledge regarding TDI increased with increase in age. <br><br>CONCLUSION: The prevalence of dental trauma was found to be low and the awareness level regarding emergency care was found to be fair. Hence it is highly recommended to plan a community wide trauma prevention campaign targeting parents, children and dental care providers.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="2247-2452",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}