Effects of xerostomia in Mani local government area of Katsina state Department: Public Health By: EmmyICT Project ID: 7632 Rating: (5.0) votes: 1Rate this project12345 Price:₦3000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractThe study focuses on assessing the awareness, causes, and effects of xerostomia (dry mouth) among youth in the rural area of Mani metropolis, Katsina State. Despite the significance of saliva for oral health, there's a lack of comprehensive research on this topic in this demographic group. The objectives include evaluating awareness levels, investigating causes and impacts, determining prevalence, and analyzing the interrelationship between awareness, causes, and effects of xerostomia on oral health and quality of life. Understanding these aspects is vital for health awareness, policy development, and improving young individuals' quality of life. The study targets youth aged 15-24 in the rural area of Mani metropolis, Mani Local Government Area of Katsina State. It comprises five chapters: introduction, literature review, research methodology, results and discussions, and conclusion with implications and recommendations for future research. A cross-sectional research design will be used, gathering data at a specific point in time. The target population will undergo selection through multistage cluster sampling. Overall, the study aims to shed light on xerostomia's impact on youth oral health and life quality in this specific region, guiding future interventions and research endeavors....Preview Download Preview +Other Public Health project topics and materials you might be interested in»Cultural practices and implication to health promotion among Akoko northeast local government area, Ondo state»Challenges of osteoarthritis and its management in older adults above 65 in Awuda village, Anambra state»The challenges facing confidentiality of patients health information and how to improve on it»Awareness of health risks and prevention of sexually transmitted diseases among youths in Wadata community, Makurdi, Benue state»Impact of public pit toilet system and its associated problems - case study of Udi lga, Enugu state»Assessment of the utilization of standard precaution in the prevention of disease among health care workers in Madonna University Teaching Hospital»Health seeking behaviours of persons with tuberculosis among residents in Amanator Ideato south Lga, Imo state»Awareness and practices in the prevention of iron deficiency anaemia among elderly in Owan east Lga, Edo state»Awareness of health implication of self-medication among the students of Paraclete Secondary School, Enugu state»Awareness of prostrate disorder and access to counselling among male adults in Madonna University Teaching Hospital, Rivers state»Health care seeking behaviour among the aged 60yrs in Bende local government area in Abia state»The attitude of pregnant women towards the utilization of insecticide treated mosquito nets in Gwale local government area of Kano state»Perception and attitude of women of childbearing age towards caesarian celivery in Ede South Local Government Area, Osun State»Knowledge, attitudes, practices and perceived benefits of environmental sanitation among adults in Osogbo local government area Osun state, Nigeria»Factors influencing the use of traditional medicine in the treatment of malaria among the residents of Arulogun area, Ede, Osun state