Do maternal factors influence the dental health status of Nigerian pre‐school children?

Adeniyi, Abiola; Ogunbodede, O. E.; Jeboda, O. Sonny; Folayan, O.

doi:10.1111/j.1365-263x.2009.01019.x

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“…Maternal attitude towards oral health was significantly correlated with the oral health of their children [15,16]. The parents of caries-free children had more positive beliefs and attitudes than those of children with caries [17].…”

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Parent’s Knowledge, Attitude and Practice on Prevention of Early Childhood Caries in Al jouf Province, Saudi Arabia

Ganji

Patil

et al. 2018

Pesqui. bras. odontopediatria clín. integr.

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Objective: To measure the knowledge, attitude, and preventive practices of parents in regards to their understanding of early childhood caries (ECC) in Al jouf province, Saudi Arabia (KSA). Material and Methods: A cross-sectional oral health survey was conducted among 228 parents, who were selected by stratified cluster sampling. A questionnaire consisting of 10 questions in each domain addressing knowledge, attitude, and preventive practice for ECC was applied. Scoring in the knowledge field included Yes/No/Don't know, while the attitude and practice domains used a 5-point Likert scale. Results: The mean values for knowledge of the respondents was 'Yes' (106.1 ±46.12), 'No' (63.5 ±50.95), and 'Don't know' (58.4 ±23.21); the p-value was p>0.05. The mean values for attitudes of the parents were strongly disagree (49.8 ±33.51), disagree (28 ±15.63), cannot say (47.4 ±20.33), agree (69.4 ±26.57), and strongly agree (33.4 ±30.48); the p-value was p<0.05. The mean values for preventive practices were strongly disagree (23.3 ±25.15), disagree (27.6 ±28.29), cannot say (38.9 ±31.8), agree (84.9 ±28.07), and stronglyagree (53.3 ±38.73); the p-value was <0.05. Conclusion: The parents did not have adequate knowledge of ECC but did have a good attitude and practice towards its prevention.

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Parent’s Knowledge, Attitude and Practice on Prevention of Early Childhood Caries in Al jouf Province, Saudi Arabia

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“…In late adolescence, parents and peers have influential roles on behaviour. Parents’ disapproval of risky behaviour contributes to their children’s healthy lifestyles, while peer approval of risky behaviour contributes to unhealthy lifestyles [74]. Therefore, reaching out to parents is critical for the success of any oral health behaviour modification efforts for children.…”

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Appraisal of the national response to the caries epidemic in children in Nigeria

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BackgroundThis article reviews the caries profile for children in Nigeria and proposes an appropriate framework for addressing the silent caries epidemic.DiscussionWe reviewed the caries prevalence among children in Nigeria, assessed the existing responses to the caries epidemic including the national oral healthcare delivery situation in the country and discussed the current caries management in children. We then proposed a response framework for Nigeria. We argue that successful interventions will require the adoption of a socio-ecological model. This would ensure that the micro-, meso-, exo- and macrosystems required to support the behavioural, structural and biological interventions for promoting caries prevention are addressed. National oral health surveys are required to help understand the epidemiology, social determinants of and factors that undermine the ability of children to access oral health care. A global caries prevention agenda for children would help get the government’s support for a national response agenda. Currently, there is no global call for action on the caries epidemic in children. This lack of an agenda needs to be urgently addressed.SummaryA combination of approaches for the prevention of caries in children in Nigeria is needed. A national survey is needed to generate the needed evidence for the planning of community relevant responses to the national caries epidemic in children. The design of a global health agenda for children is an important first step that can facilitate the development of a national oral health programme for children in Nigeria.

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“…Since oral health behaviors can affect the oral health, attempting to construct good oral health behaviors can affect the general health of individuals. Indeed, the adoption of good oral health habits in childhood often takes place with parents, especially with mothers [16]. …”

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“…In a study by Abiola Adeniyi et al, a significant relationship was reported between mothers' educational level and the oral hygiene status of their children [16]. …”

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Oral Health Behavior of Parents as a Predictor of Oral Health Status of Their Children

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Introduction. It is widely acknowledged that the behavior of parents affects their children's health. This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between oral health behavior of parents and oral health status and behavior of their children in a sample of preschool children in Iran. Method and Material. A random sample of over-five-year-old preschool children and their parents were enrolled in the study. Selection of schools was by clustering method. Parents were asked to fill a piloted questionnaire which included demographic characteristics, socioeconomic status, oral health behaviors of children and their parents. Oral health status of children was examined. The parent and their children oral health relationship were tested using regression and correlation analysis. Results. About 222 parents and children participated in the study. There was a significant relationship between history of having dental problems in parents and dmft index in their children (P = 0.01). There was a significant relationship between parental frequency of tooth brushing and child frequency of tooth brushing (P = 0.05); however, there was no significant relationship between parental frequency of dental visits and those of their children (P = 0.1). Conclusion. The study concluded that some important health behaviors in parents, such as tooth brushing habits are important determinants of these behaviors in their young children. So promoting parent knowledge and attitude could affect their children oral health behavior and status.

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Do maternal factors influence the dental health status of Nigerian pre‐school children?

Abstract: This study concluded that maternal age and attitude were important determinants of caries experience whereas the mother's attitude was an important determinant of oral cleanliness in pre-school children in Lagos State Nigeria.

Cited by 60 publications

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Parent’s Knowledge, Attitude and Practice on Prevention of Early Childhood Caries in Al jouf Province, Saudi Arabia

Parent’s Knowledge, Attitude and Practice on Prevention of Early Childhood Caries in Al jouf Province, Saudi Arabia

Appraisal of the national response to the caries epidemic in children in Nigeria

Oral Health Behavior of Parents as a Predictor of Oral Health Status of Their Children

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