Table 3.
HCW's awareness toward children's dental needs
Do you have a dental professional posted in your area/PHC? | ||
Yes | No | Maybe |
36% | 64% | – |
Do you think that the children go for regular dental checkup? | ||
Yes | No | Maybe |
20% | 30% | 50% |
Do you know that there is a separate dentist for children (pediatric dentist)? | ||
Yes | No | Maybe |
76% | – | 24% |
Does the primary health center have any linkup with a pediatric dentist? | ||
Yes | No | Maybe |
34% | 66% | – |
Have you ever managed a child with a dental emergency like trauma, swelling, or pain? | ||
Yes | No | Maybe |
84% | – | 16% |