Original Article
Year : 2019 | Volume : 7 | Issue : 1 | Page : 19 - 23
Knowledge of Yoga and Its Health Benefits among Dentists in South Kerala, India
Benley George, Shibu Thomas Sebastian, Rino Roopak Soman1, Minimol K. Johny2
Departments of Public Health Dentistry, 1 Periodontology and 2 Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Pushpagiri College of Dental Sciences, Tiruvalla, Kerala, India
Address for correspondence:
Dr. Benley George, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Pushpagiri College of Dental
Sciences, Medicity, Perumthuruthy, Tiruvalla ‐ 689 107, Kerala, India.
E‐mail: georgebenley@yahoo.co.in
Abstract
Background:
Yoga as a holistic approach to health and is classified by the national institutes of health as a form of complementary and alternative medicine. Regular practice of yoga helps to build a better connectivity the mind and body through a series of postures, breathing exercises, and meditation.
Materials and Methods:
A cross‐sectional survey was carried out to assess the level of knowledge regarding yoga and its health benefits among dentists in South Kerala. A total of 280 dentists participated in the survey. The level of significance was set as P < 0.05.
Results:
The survey revealed that knowledge of yoga and its health benefits was highest among males when compared to females. The survey shows that 57.1% of dentists believe that yoga can have an impact on oral health. Only 27.1% and 21.4% of the dentist knew about Bikram yoga and Kapalbhati yoga, respectively.
Conclusion:
The survey reveals that dentists had less knowledge about yoga. Proper yoga training for dentists would help them develop a healthy lifestyle and reduce stress‐related health problems.
Keywords: Dentists, India, stress, yoga
Financial support and sponsorship
Nil.
Conflicts of interest
There are no conflicts of interest.
How to cite this article:
George B, Sebastian ST, Soman RR, Johny MK. Knowledge of yoga and its health benefits among dentists in South Kerala,
India. Int J Community Dent 2019;7:19-23.
