The oral health promotion activities and performance were
assessed by participant observation (at stage 2 and 3 of the
data collection). The women performed a basic intraoral examination
(on a course participant) and were asked to identify
oral health problems (caries, gingivitis, plaque and calculus)
and to demonstrate a brushing method (Bass). They were
asked to present an oral health promotion activity, with the
use of posters (provided by the BBFN). The features of the
assessment were eye contact, tone of voice, posture, use of
material and content of presentation. The content was translated
by an interpreter (Nepali origin) with a dental background.
In cooperation with Nepali dental hygienists,
educators and dentists, their proficiency level and the content
of presentation were determined.