The effect of peer support education on dental caries prevention behavior in school age children at age 10-11 years old

Romadlon, Debby Syahru; Bramantoro, Taufan; Luthfi, Muhammad

doi:10.20473/j.djmkg.v49.i4.p217-222

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“…Furthermore, the use of dental floss almost doubled and this was statistically significant. Consistent with our findings, other researchers have found that peer-led approaches are more influential than the adult-led approaches in enhancing oral health-related behavior [ 47 , 48 ], [ 49 , 50 ].…”

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Oral health behavior among school children aged 11–13 years in Saveh, Iran: an evaluation of a theory-driven intervention

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Background Good oral health (OH) is essential for physical, social, mental health, and overall quality of life. This study assessed the usefulness of the theory of planned behavior (TPB) in changing oral health-related behaviors among school children aged 11–13 years in Saveh, Iran. Methods In this descriptive before and after study, participants were sixth-grade students at single sex primary schools in Saveh city, Iran. We recruited 356 school children in 2019. Using simple random sampling, a male and a female school per district were allocated to the experimental group and the remaining schools to the control group. Our planned oral health education consisted of four one-hour training sessions over 1 week. The first session familiarized the participants with important information about OH. In the second session, we applied a brain storming exercise to identify the benefits and barriers to flossing and brushing. In the third session, a short film about correct brushing and dental flossing technique was shown and research team also used role-playing to correct any mistakes. In the final session students were taught about the importance and the application of OH planning and given forms to help plan for brushing. Results Participants for the study included 356 students (180 in the experimental group and 176 in the control group) who completed the post-test questionnaire. The mean age ± standard deviation was 11.55 years ±0.93 in the experimental group and 11.58 years ±1.01 in the control group. After the intervention, the paired t-test indicated a significant difference between the mean and standard deviation of the action plan and coping plan constructs in the experimental group before and after the intervention (p < 0.05). Covariance analysis indicated a significant difference between scores of intervention and control groups under statistical control of post-test in two groups (covariate) after a peer-led education program (post-test) (p < 0.05). Conclusion A shortage of professional health workers in education settings together with the ease, usefulness and low-cost of this peer-led method, suggest further steps should be taken to implement it more widely to improve and enhance primary school aged students’ oral health behavior.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

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Oral health behavior among school children aged 11–13 years in Saveh, Iran: an evaluation of a theory-driven intervention

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“…Although the OHIS and PHP index are usually used to measure oral hygiene, the PHP index is far more sensitive. [ 17 ] The debris in OHIS measurements can easily be lost by chewing fibrous food or gargling hard without having to brush the teeth. [ 18 ] In contrast, the plaque in PHP measurements can only be removed by brushing teeth routinely with the correct technique.…”

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Kiddie doctors education strategy in improving the knowledge, attitude, and oral hygiene status of elementary school children

Maftuchan¹,

Hadi²

2020

J Int Soc Prevent Communit Dent

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A BSTRACT Objectives: This study aimed to assess the improvement in the knowledge, attitude, and oral hygiene scores of elementary school children after being provided education by kiddie doctors. Materials and Methods: A quasi-experiment design with pretest–posttest control group model was conducted on 143 students belonging ages 8–12 years old in two selected elementary schools. Kiddie doctors educated their peers three times at four-week intervals. Baseline data were collected a week before the education, and the final data were collected a month after the third education session. Data regarding knowledge and attitude were collected using questionnaires filled in by the respondents. The oral hygiene index simplified (OHIS) and patient hygiene performance (PHP) index data were obtained through intra-oral examinations. Data were analyzed using dependent and independent t tests and multiple linear regression analysis. Results: After receiving education, there was a change in the knowledge, attitude, OHIS, and PHP scores ( P = 0.005). Kiddie doctors were estimated to decrease the OHIS and PHP scores by 0.312 and 0.579 points, respectively. Conclusions: The education provided by kiddie doctors improved the knowledge, attitude, and oral hygiene status of children. Kiddie doctors could help health workers who are still constrained in routine promotional activities.

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“…The studies took place in a variety of contexts, including Pakistan (19,20), India (21), Indonesia (22), Iran (23,24), Mexico (25), Hong Kong (26), Canada (27), and Finland (28).…”

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A systematic review of school-based student peer-led oral health interventions to promote the oral health of schoolchildren

Elsadek

Edwebi

Turner

et al. 2023

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Background: Poor oral health in children highlights the need for prevention and effective interventions. During late childhood and adolescence, peer relationships can play a vital role in adopting and maintaining positive health behaviours. Aim: To explore the change in oral health outcome measures of school-based student peer-led oral health interventions to promote oral health compared to other modes of delivery. Methods: Adhering to PRISMA guidelines, a search strategy was developed, piloted, and run in four electronic databases: Medline via Ovid, Web of Science, CINAHL via EBSCO, and CENTRAL (Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials) using key concepts of peer, oral health and adolescent in the school context. Methodological quality was assessed using QuaDs quality assessment tool. All articles were independently screened by two researchers and data was analysed using narrative data synthesis. Results: There were 7572 identified, 24 studies progressed to full-text review, ten studies met the eligibility criteria and were included in the review. Only six studies based their interventions on psychological & behavioural theory. Intervention delivered by peers showed improvements in both clinical and self-reported outcomes when compared to other delivery methods (e.g., professionals). Quality of included studies was reported according to QuaDs guidance. Conclusion: Peer-led interventions were more effective in improving oral health status and behaviours when compared to other modes of delivery. Future research should assess if a bi-directional impact of peer-led interventions can be seen. Specifically, if there is added value for peer-leader's oral behaviours.

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The effect of peer support education on dental caries prevention behavior in school age children at age 10-11 years old

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Oral health behavior among school children aged 11–13 years in Saveh, Iran: an evaluation of a theory-driven intervention

Oral health behavior among school children aged 11–13 years in Saveh, Iran: an evaluation of a theory-driven intervention

Kiddie doctors education strategy in improving the knowledge, attitude, and oral hygiene status of elementary school children

A systematic review of school-based student peer-led oral health interventions to promote the oral health of schoolchildren

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