Fluoride Knowledge and Behaviors Survey in Nakuru, Kenya

Aggregating survey results from 52 individuals in Nakuru County, Kenya, on fluoride exposure and oral health. It examines knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors regarding geogenic fluoride in drinking water, where samples exceeded WHO acceptable levels. The data was collected by Lavender Awino Okore and published in 2026.

Use Cases

• Analyze the relationship between reported knowledge of fluoride and fluorosis and subsequent attitudes (e.g., concern levels) among the 52 participants.
• Investigate the prevalence of specific incorrect practices, such as boiling or chemically treating water, relative to correct practices like using alternative water sources.
• Model behavioral outcomes (correct vs. incorrect practices) based on demographic or attitudinal variables captured in the survey.

Strengths

• Data is focused on a specific, high-risk population of 52 individuals in an area with confirmed water fluoride levels exceeding WHO standards.
• The study explicitly quantifies key findings: 81% of participants demonstrated good understanding, while 67% exhibited negative attitudes.

Limitations

• The sample size of 52 participants is small, limiting statistical power and generalizability of findings.
• Data is presented in a DOCX report format, not a structured tabular dataset, complicating direct computational analysis.

Provenance

Source

Lavender Awino Okore via figshare.

Collection Method

Semi-structured surveys conducted with individuals in Nakuru County, Kenya.

Freshness

Last updated in March 2026, indicating recent data.

Geography

Nakuru County, Kenya.