Exploring the Relationships between Children’s Oral Health and Parents’ Oral Health Knowledge, Literacy, Behaviours and Adherence to Recommendations: A Cross-Sectional Survey

Chawłowska, Ewelina; Karasiewicz, Monika; Lipiak, Agnieszka; Cofta, Mateusz; Fechner, Brittany; Lewicka-Rabska, Agnieszka; Pruciak, Agata; Gerreth, Karolina

doi:10.3390/ijerph191811288

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“…Dental caries has been reported to affect 60%-90% of school-age children (Tham et al, 2015). It is widely known that caries and its complications can seriously affect general health and quality of life, and studies have shown that social determinants of health are important in the prevention of dental caries (Chawłowska et al, 2022). These social determinants include family income, parents' education, place of residence, mother's age, number of children in the family, parents' oral hygiene practices and parents' oral health status (Chawłowska et al, 2022) , 2022).…”

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“…It is widely known that caries and its complications can seriously affect general health and quality of life, and studies have shown that social determinants of health are important in the prevention of dental caries (Chawłowska et al, 2022). These social determinants include family income, parents' education, place of residence, mother's age, number of children in the family, parents' oral hygiene practices and parents' oral health status (Chawłowska et al, 2022). According to the Turkey Oral and Dental Health Profile Research Report, 34.5% of children in the 5‐year age group and 38.8% of children in the 12‐year age group have experienced toothache or dental‐related discomfort in the last year (Tezel et al, 2021).…”

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Assessment of the general health status of children in Turkey: A community‐based cross‐sectional study

Ikiisik,

Ozkaptan,

Cakir

et al. 2024

Child

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AimThis study aims to assess the general health status and factors affecting the general health status in the 0–14 age group in Turkey.MethodsThis cross‐sectional study was conducted using the Turkish Statistical Institute Turkey Health Survey 2022 micro data set.ResultsThis study included 7019 participants. Household heads described the general health status of 91.3% of children and the dental and gum status of 82.4% of children as very good or good, and 9.2% of children had any chronic disease. Although the median breastfeeding duration was 15 months, there is statistical significant association between sex and general health status (p = 0.014) and sex and duration of breastfeeding (p = 0.006). A statistical difference was found between duration of breastfeeding and general health status (p = 0.009) and dental and gum status (p = 0.001).ConclusionIn 2022, the majority of children in Turkey had very good or good general health and dental and gum status. More than a third of children were breastfed for less than 12 months. Considering the possibility of neglecting oral and dental health problems, it is recommended to prioritize oral and dental health literacy trainings and to continue breastfeeding promotion programmes.

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Assessment of the general health status of children in Turkey: A community‐based cross‐sectional study

Ikiisik,

Ozkaptan,

Cakir

et al. 2024

Child

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“…Parents play a pivotal role in deciding treatment approaches and how these treatments are administered [ 18 ]. Concurrently, a child's perceptions about oral health are greatly influenced by parental words and actions [ 19 ]. Dentists, in ensuring successful treatments, utilize various methods to manage children's behavior during dental procedures.…”

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“…The use of intranasal sedation is contraindicated in cases of hypersensitivity reactions, otorhinolaryngeal conditions such as rhinitis or nasal polyposis, respiratory diseases, cardiac diseases, and upper respiratory tract infections. Additionally, recent administration of nasal vasoconstrictors may reduce the absorption of intranasally administered medications [ 19 ].…”

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A Comparative Study of Parent and Child Perspectives on Using the Intranasal Mucosal Atomization Device for Behavior Management in Pediatric Dental Sedation

Anthonet Sruthi

2024

Cureus

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Background Dental anxiety in children often necessitates sedation for effective treatment. Different methods of sedation have proved to be beneficial. However, intranasal sedation provides a needleless, rapid drug delivery method that bypasses hepatic metabolism. Intranasal sedative drugs can be delivered using a mucosal atomization device (MAD). This study aimed to find the opinions, beliefs, and existing knowledge of parents and children regarding intranasal sedation and the method of drug delivery through MAD. Materials and methods The study comprised 50 parents, aged 20 to 50, who came in with a single child, aged five to nine years. In separate rooms, parents and kids were each shown a video about the use of the intranasal sedation technique with MAD as a pharmaceutical help during routine dental procedures. After the video presentation, each participant was required to complete a pretested self-made questionnaire with 21 questions and multiple-choice options. The chi-square test was used in the statistical analysis of the completed questionnaires (P < 0.05). Paired t-test was used for behavior assessment of the children before and after intranasal sedation. Results A significant correlation between parental socioeconomic status and acceptance of intranasal sedation was observed. Parents with higher education levels exhibited a greater level of acceptance (P = 0.000). Parents whose children had prior dental experiences were more likely to view intranasal sedation as a safe option (P = 0.038). Additionally, a significant proportion of previously sedated children expressed willingness to undergo treatment using intranasal sedation. Evaluation of children's behavior before and after treatment revealed a notable improvement, indicating the effectiveness of intranasal sedation (P = 0.000). Conclusion The study thoroughly investigated how parents and children view intranasal sedation via MAD. It revealed a positive perception of safety and trust among parents regarding this method for pediatric dental procedures.

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“…[ 11 12 ] Also, when it comes to parents, there is an association between how parents rate the status of the oral cavity and the severity of their children’s oral health condition. [ 13 ] Understanding what good oral health means can differ from one parent to another. [ 12 14 , 15 ] Previous studies have shown variability in how parents rate their children’s oral health and how the children would rate their own oral health.…”

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Is parental rating of child’s oral health associated with caries experience in children? A cross-sectional study

Hakeem,

Hammudah,

Masoudi

et al. 2023

JISPCD

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Aim: The Parents’ view to the oral health of their children is a significant factor that can impact oral health practices and behaviors. The aim of this research was to investigate how parental assessment of their child’s oral health associates with caries experience in children receiving dental treatment at the hospital of Taibah University Dental College. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study enrolled 127 children who underwent dental treatment at Taibah University Dental College and Hospital during 2020-2021. Dental caries experience was assessed using the dmft/DMFT index, and parental rating of oral health was obtained through a questionnaire. Three logistic regression models were used to assess the correlation between dental caries experience and parental rating of oral health while controlling for sociodemographic and behavioral factors. Results: Most parents rated the oral health of their child as good (60.4%), followed by excellent (18.8%) and very good (15.6%). The mean dmft/DMFT score was 3.47 ± 3.46, with 43.8% of children having high/very high dental caries experience. Logistic regression analysis showed that children whose parents rated their oral health as poor were more likely to have high/very high dental caries experience compared to those rated as excellent/very good/good/fair (adjusted odds ratio = 4.45, 95% confidence interval 1.23-16.07). Conclusion: This study suggests a link between parental assessment of their child’s oral health and an elevated prevalence of dental caries in children. The study found that children whose parents rated their oral health as suboptimal had higher odds of having high dental caries experience. These findings emphasize the significance of parental perception of their child’s oral health and suggest a necessity for customized interventions to enhance parental knowledge and practices concerning children’s oral health.

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Exploring the Relationships between Children’s Oral Health and Parents’ Oral Health Knowledge, Literacy, Behaviours and Adherence to Recommendations: A Cross-Sectional Survey

Cited by 16 publications

References 30 publications

Assessment of the general health status of children in Turkey: A community‐based cross‐sectional study

Assessment of the general health status of children in Turkey: A community‐based cross‐sectional study

A Comparative Study of Parent and Child Perspectives on Using the Intranasal Mucosal Atomization Device for Behavior Management in Pediatric Dental Sedation

Is parental rating of child’s oral health associated with caries experience in children? A cross-sectional study

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