Abstract:
The objective of the study was to assess the level of oral health knowledge and level of oral
health care practices of Public Health Midwives (PHMM) in Puttalam district. The study
design was a descriptive cross-sectional survey. Study population was the total number of
PHMM, employed in Puttalam district. Out of 156 PHMM employed, 139 participated in
the study. A self administered questionnaire was used to collect data from PHMM. An
interviewer administered questionnaire was used for the mothers. A non-probability
convenient sampling method was used to select the sample of mothers, as the investigator
was pressed for time and resources. Participation of the PHMM was 89 percent and, can be
considered as a good representation of PHMM working in Puttalam district. The majority
belonged to the age group of 30-40 years. Most of the PHMM were married and had
children. Location of residence was close by to the place of work, of the majority of the
PHMM. They were fairly well educated, but lacked motivation. In service trainings the
PHMM have received were mostly related to the areas of Maternal and Child Health (MCH)
care. In service training on oral health was received by nearly 45 percent
