INFLUENCE OF OCCUPATION ON WOMEN’S ATTITUDE TOWARDS ORAL HEALTH

This paper investigated the influence of occupation on women’s attitude towards oral health among women attending the primary health care (PHC) centres in Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State. The findings of the study revealed that the respondents agreed that occupation influences the attitude of women towards oral health, also it was identified that the influence was negative. Based on the findings it was observed that it has a serious health implication on maternal and child health. Recommendations were made that women should be enlightened more on the influence of occupation on their oral health. Further more, that women should be sensitized on the need to prevent oral health problems.