Study of Senyumanis web-based application impact on dental behaviour and glycaemic control among diabetes patients during COVID-19 pandemic

• Main Authors: M Abd Rani, Sarah Liyana, Abdul Aziz, Aznida Firzah, Said, Abdul Hadi, Rani, Haslina, Hamat, Afendi, Zulkiflee, Nurul Syeefa, Mohd Dom, Tuti Ningseh
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Community Health Society Malaysia (CHSM) 2024
• Subjects: R Medicine (General); RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine; RA644.C67 Coronavirus infections. COVID-19 (Disease). COVID-19 Pandemic, 2020; RK Dentistry; RK318 Oral and Dental Medicine. Pathology. Diseases-Therapeutics-General Works
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/120182/1/120182_Study%20of%20Senyumanis%20web-based.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/120182/; https://chsm.page/current-issues/

Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) and periodontal disease share a bidirectional relationship as chronic non-communicable conditions. However, limited awareness of this connection in Malaysia hampers patient empowerment, self-care practices, and glycaemic control. Additionally, inadequate coordin...