‘I can’t relate it to teeth’: a qualitative approach to evaluate oral health education materials for preschool children in New South Wales, Australia

Arora, Amit; McNab, Michelle; Lewis, Matthew W.; Hilton, Glen; Blinkhorn, Anthony; Schwarz, Eli

doi:10.1111/j.1365-263x.2011.01195.x

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“…This was found to be consistent with the findings of the present study where parent/caregiver oral behaviours such as dental attendance and dietary habits were associated with a higher rate of visible caries experience in the Poisson regression model. To be effective, oral health promotion should therefore include an understanding of parent and caregiver knowledge and attitudes [33] and oral health advice must be clear and appropriate [34]. …”

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Socio-behavioural factors and early childhood caries: a cross-sectional study of preschool children in central Trinidad

2013

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BackgroundEarly childhood caries (ECC) is a public health problem due to its impact on children’s health, development and well being. Little is known about early childhood oral health in the West Indies or the influence of social and behavioural factors on the prevalence and severity of early childhood caries in this preschool population. The aims of this study were to describe the prevalence and severity of ECC in preschool children in a region of central Trinidad and to explore its relationship with social and behavioural factors.MethodA cross-sectional survey was undertaken on children aged 3-5 years-old from a random sample of preschools in central Trinidad. Oral health examinations were conducted for children for whom parental consent was given, using WHO criteria (visual diagnosis / cavitation at d3). A self-reported questionnaire was distributed to all parents and caregivers. Variables included socio-demographics, oral health knowledge, attitudes and behaviours, visible caries experience and treatment need.Results251 children were examined, 50.2% were male with a mean age of 3.7 years (SD 0.67) and 71% were of Indian ethnicity. The prevalence of ECC was 29.1% and the prevalence of severe early childhood caries (S-ECC) was 17.5%. 29.9% of children had some treatment need, with 12% in need of urgent care or referral. Poisson generalized linear mixed model analysis found a higher rate of visible caries experience for children who ate sweet snacks more than twice a day (p < 0.001), had poorer parental dental health ratings (p < 0.0001), a previous dental visit (p < 0.0001) and difficulty finding dental care (p < 0.001).ConclusionThe prevalence and severity of ECC in central Trinidad was related to oral health behaviours and access to dental care. Oral health promotion should include more supportive and practical advice for parents and caregivers of preschool children along with improved access to dental care to enable primary prevention and management of ECC.

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Socio-behavioural factors and early childhood caries: a cross-sectional study of preschool children in central Trinidad

2013

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“…It has been reported that improvement in dental health education materials is one of the concrete methods of increasing oral health knowledge. When this is combined with other health promotion interventions, will reduce oral health disparities [8].…”

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Assessment of Mothers’ Oral Health Knowledge: Towards Oral Health Promotion for Infants and Children

Oredugba¹,

Agbaje²,

Ayedun³

et al. 2014

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Aim: To assess the knowledge and oral health practices of a selected population of mothers in order to develop appropriate oral health promotion program for children in the area. Method: A cross sectional study was carried out among a convenient sample of mothers who attended two well-baby clinics-a tertiary and a primary health care centre in Lagos, Nigeria. A questionnaire requesting personal information, previous exposure to and source of oral health education (OHE), knowledge of oral health, diet and oral hygiene practices was administered. Results: There were 104 participants, aged 21 -46 years (mean 32.01 ± 4.85 years); 58.7% had received OHE, 23.1% from electronic media, 22.1% dentist and 9.6%, doctor or nurse. Only 44 (42.3%) had attended the dentist, 5 (4.8%) in <1 year and 10 (9.6%) within 1 -2 years. Most younger mothers, compared with older mothers had knowledge of fluoride (x 2 = 8.51, p = 0.014). Only 44 (42.3%) and 20 (19.2%) respectively believed the type of baby food and supplement affect the child's teeth. Conclusion: Participants in this study showed inadequate knowledge of preventive oral health care. Regular OHE is recommended for mothers at the well baby and immunization clinics where they can be easily reached by health professionals.

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“…The study is nested within a birth cohort study that recruited 1,033 mothers with newborn children in South West Sydney in 2010 (20,21). The purpose of the main study is to investigate the relationship between early childhood feeding practices and dental caries in preschool children.…”

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Child and family health nurses' experiences of oral health of preschool children: a qualitative approach

Arora

Bedros

Bhole

et al. 2012

J Public Health Dent

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This study highlights that oral health problems are a significant segment of the child health problems identified by nurses in their daily work. The nurses perceived the problem of dental caries to be one of a lack of parental knowledge, and families should be educated not only on "what" but also on "how" to feed their children. The primary healthcare team should work collaboratively to educate families in a culturally appropriate way.

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‘I can’t relate it to teeth’: a qualitative approach to evaluate oral health education materials for preschool children in New South Wales, Australia

Abstract: Producers of health education leaflets should keep the messages simple and straightforward, avoid the use of medical jargon, and use pictorial aids to improve communication with parents.

Cited by 28 publications

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Socio-behavioural factors and early childhood caries: a cross-sectional study of preschool children in central Trinidad

Socio-behavioural factors and early childhood caries: a cross-sectional study of preschool children in central Trinidad

Assessment of Mothers’ Oral Health Knowledge: Towards Oral Health Promotion for Infants and Children

Child and family health nurses' experiences of oral health of preschool children: a qualitative approach

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