Publication: Knowledge and attitude toward providing oral healthcare for older adults among degree nursing students at School Of Health Science, Universiti Sains Malaysia
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2025-08
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Sham, Nur Fatin Fatihah Kamarul
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This study investigates the knowledge and attitudes of degree nursing students toward providing oral healthcare for older adults at the School of Health Science, Universiti Sains Malaysia. Oral healthcare is an important aspect of overall health, especially for older adults. However, this aspect is still underemphasised in nursing education. The objectives were to determine the levels of knowledge and attitude toward oral healthcare provision for older adults and to examine the correlation between these two factors among nursing students. A cross-sectional study was conducted using convenience sampling. A total of 107 degree nursing students participated in this study through a structured questionnaire distributed online. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire adapted from Bhagat et al. (2023), focusing on knowledge, attitude, experience in providing oral healthcare to older adults, and personal oral health behaviours. Analysis revealed a weak positive correlation (r = 0.017, p = 0.068) between students’ knowledge and attitude levels, indicating no statistically significant correlation. These findings indicate the need for specialised modules and practical training on oral healthcare in the nursing curriculum to enhance knowledge, positive attitudes, and holistic care for older adults
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