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The study aims to assess the relationship between attendance rates at community-based oral health programmes and dental health outcomes among urban slum dwellers in Lagos, Nigeria.

March 1, 2026Open Access

Attendance Rates and Dental Health Outcomes in Urban Slum Dwellers: ALongitudinal Study of Community-Based Oral Health Programmes in Lagos, Nigeria

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The study aims to assess the relationship between attendance rates at community-based oral health programmes and dental health outcomes among urban slum dwellers in Lagos, Nigeria.
Longitudinal design over two years
Data collection through structured questionnaires
Clinical examinations of 500 participants
Focus on attendance rates and dental health outcomes
Attendance rates for programs were consistently above 70%
Only about 45% of participants achieved good dental health outcomes
Community-based programs show promise but need enhancements for better health benefits

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Longitudinal study reveals attendance in oral health programs, but dental health outcomes remain low in urban slum dwellers.

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Ogunleye et al. (2004) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a3d887ec16d51705d2f771 https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18795382

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Attendance Rates and Dental Health Outcomes in Urban Slum Dwellers: ALongitudinal Study of Community-Based Oral Health Programmes in Lagos, Nigeria

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