Prevalence Of Dental Caries Among Students

1.0 INTRODUCTION
This chapter introduces the Prevalence Of Dental Caries Among Students and its relevance, states the research problems, research questions, and objectives, provides a background of the study, and should also include the research hypothesis.

In this chapter, Prevalence Of Dental Caries Among Students is critically examined through a review of relevant literature that helps explain the research problem and acknowledges the contribution of scholars who had previously contributed immensely to similar research. The chapter intends to deepen the understanding of the study and close the perceived gaps …

Title Page
Certification
Dedication
Acknowledgement
Table of Content
List of Tables
Abstract

Chapter One:
Introduction
1.1 Background to the Study
1.1.1 Dental Caries: Definition and Overview
1.1.2 Importance of Studying Dental Caries
1.1.3 Prevalence of Dental Caries Globally
1.1.4 Prevalence of Dental Caries in Nigeria
1.2 Statement of the Problem
1.3 Objectives of the Study
1.5 Significance of the Study
1.6 Scope and Limitations of the Study
1.7 Definition of Key Terms

Chapter Two:
Literature Review
2.1 Theoretical Framework
2.1.1 Bioecological Model of Health
2.1.2 Health Belief Model
2.1.3 Social Cognitive Theory
2.2 Conceptual Framework
2.2.1 Factors Contributing to Dental Caries
2.2.2 Impact of Dental Caries on Oral Health
2.3 Empirical Studies on Dental Caries
2.3.1 Global Studies
2.3.2 Studies in Nigeria
2.4 Summary of Literature Review

Chapter Three:
Research Methodology
3.1 Research Design
3.2 Study Area
3.3 Population and Sampling Technique
3.4 Data Collection Instruments
3.4.1 Questionnaire Development
3.4.2 Dental Examination Procedures
3.5 Data Collection Procedure
3.6 Data Analysis Techniques
3.7 Ethical Considerations
3.8 Validity and Reliability of Instruments
3.9 Limitations of the Methodology

Chapter Four:
Data Presentation, Analysis, and Discussion
4.1 Sociodemographic Characteristics of Respondents
4.2 Prevalence of Dental Caries among Students
4.3 Factors Associated with Dental Caries
4.4 Discussion of Findings
4.4.1 Comparison with Previous Studies
4.4.2 Implications of Findings
4.4.3 Recommendations for Further Research

Chapter Five:
Conclusion and Recommendations
5.1 Summary of Findings
5.2 Conclusion
5.3 Recommendations
5.3.1 Recommendations for Policy
5.3.2 Recommendations for Practice
5.3.3 Recommendations for Further Research
References
Appendices
Questionnaire