International Journal of Sport, Exercise and Health Research 2024; 8(1): 15-21 ; DOI: 10.31254/sportmed.8104
Knowledge of Dental Injuries among Physical Activity Trainers or Teachers including Physical Education Students from Various Districts of India- A Systematic Review
Dhanakodieswaravishakan SMP1 , Rathna Piriyanga RS2 , Azhagu Abirami A3 , Malavika S4
1. Student, Department of physical education, Madurai Kamaraj university, Madurai, Tamilnadu, India
2. Reader, Department of conservative dentistry and endodontics, CSI college of dental sciences and Research, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
3. Senior Lecturer, Department of conservative dentistry and endodontics, CSI college of dental sciences and Research, Madurai, Tamilnadu, India
4. Student, Department of physical education, Madurai Kamaraj university, Madurai, Tamilnadu, India
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Received: 16th December, 2023 / Accepted: 10th February, 2024
Background: Dental injuries are a common occurrence among athletes, and physical activity trainers or teachers play a crucial role in recognizing, preventing, and managing these injuries. This systematic review aims to assess the knowledge of dental injuries among physical activity trainers or teachers and physical education students from various districts of India. Methods: A comprehensive search of electronic databases was conducted to identify relevant studies. Studies were included if they assessed the knowledge of dental injuries among physical activity trainers or teachers and physical education students from various districts of India. Data extraction and synthesis were performed following the PRISMA guidelines. Results: A total of 11 studies were included in the review. The majority of studies reported that the knowledge of dental injuries among physical activity trainers or teachers and physical education students was inadequate. This lack of knowledge was evident in areas such as the identification of risk factors for dental injuries, the prevention of dental injuries, and the management of dental injuries. Conclusions: There is a need for comprehensive training programs to improve the knowledge of dental injuries among physical activity trainers or teachers and physical education students in India. These training programs should cover the identification of risk factors, the prevention of dental injuries, and the management of dental injuries.
Dental injuries, Physical activity trainers, Teachers, Physical education students, India
