Knowledge of preschool teachers in the prefecture of Attica of early childhood oral health. Association with their demographic and personal characteristics

Liontou, V.; Agouropoulos, Andreas; Gizani, Sotiria; Papagiannoulis, L.

doi:10.1007/s40368-016-0255-7

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“…Preschool children may be less likely to receive mental health intervention and correct eye knowledge from preschool teachers and with the wrong transformation of knowledge from teacher to children. Our research found that scores of child health knowledge of female preschool teachers were lower than male preschool teachers, which was different from the results without gender difference in other health knowledge scores or awareness of other preschool teachers, 31,35,36,38,45,46 but was similar to the results of a study in Greece regarding health knowledge of infant diabetes. 47 This finding suggests that male teachers may possess greater health knowledge in the group of preschool teachers, and it may also be due to the fact that male preschool teachers in China act as physical education teachers or health education personnel in kindergartens, and as a result, their health knowledge scores are higher.…”

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<p>Knowledge of Child Health and Affecting Factors Among Preschool Teachers: A Cross-Sectional Study in Chongqing, China</p>

Fan

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Aim This research aims to explore the health knowledge mastery of preschool teachers in Chongqing. Methods A cross-sectional questionnaire survey of preschool teachers in Chongqing was conducted by random sampling. A total of 399 preschool teachers were included in this research. Multiple linear regression analysis was conducted to explore the influencing factors on preschool teachers’ mastery of preschool child health knowledge. Results This research found that the average score of preschool teacher’s knowledge of preschool children was only 34.01±0.78, and the accuracy of the knowledge points of continuous short-distance eye use time was the lowest, at less than 5%. The conducting of eye exercises by the kindergarten and the scores of preschool teachers were negatively correlated (β=−0.257, p<0.001); the score of health knowledge of preschool teachers of the kindergarten whose screen time met the standard was lower (β=−0.113, p=0.017); whether the time and frequency for outdoor activities of the kindergarten met the standards and the health knowledge score of preschool teachers was positively correlated (β=0.130, p<0.001 vs β=0.163, p<0.001). Male preschool teachers and teachers overweight according to BMI had higher scores for preschool health knowledge (β=−0.114, p=0.016 vs β=0.099, p=0.034). Conclusion Preschool teachers in Chongqing had a poor grasp of knowledge regarding preschool children’s health, and in particular, knowledge of children’s exercise and eye use. Educational background and work experience may no longer indicate preparedness for teaching these topics, and suggests that supportive measures can also be directly provided at the kindergarten level in the future to increase the health knowledge of preschool teachers.

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“…In spite of that, Trinidadian teachers had positive attitudes towards oral health education, suggesting that actual knowledge may not necessarily predict teachers’ attitudes [ 55 ]. In Greece, India, and Nigeria, the schoolteachers’ inadequate knowledge about oral health was significantly associated with their willingness to learn about oral health and involved themselves in its teaching [ 56 , 57 , 58 ].…”

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Oral Health-Related Knowledge, Attitudes and Behaviours of Elementary School Teachers

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Riad

Krsek

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Background: elementary schoolteachers play a central role in shaping their students’ beliefs, attitudes, and behaviours related to health and oral hygiene. This study was designed to evaluate Turkish schoolteachers’ levels of oral health knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours. Methods: A cross-sectional survey-based study was conducted among elementary schoolteachers in Istanbul using a validated self-administered questionnaire. The questionnaire was composed of 36 multiple-choice items categorised into six sections, and the participants were recruited using convenience sampling. (3) Results: A total of 385 elementary schoolteachers participated in this study. The majority were female (62.2%), qualified with a licensure degree (81.3%) and working in public schools (86.5%). Female gender and greater work experience were found to be promoters for oral health knowledge and positive attitudes. The correlation between their perceived knowledge and actual knowledge was very weak, thus suggesting that the teachers are inclined to overestimate their knowledge. Conclusions: The Turkish elementary schoolteachers showed satisfactory oral health knowledge and attitudes toward oral health education. The teachers’ knowledge about dental trauma management was inadequate, necessitating urgent educational interventions, especially for physical education teachers, who are at the greatest risk of encountering such events during their work. The oral hygiene behaviours were not associated with teachers’ oral health knowledge, attitudes, or practice, thus requiring further investigation.

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“…In early years, children adopt healthy habits and behaviors more easily and the role of the family and the preschool teachers is important in the development of healthy attitudes and promotion of oral health. In Greece, mothers’ and preschool teachers’ knowledge on children's oral health issues has been found poor . Consequently, it is obvious that preschool children in Greece should have early dental intervention, and this is imperative for both healthy children and children with NDD.…”

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“…In Greece, mothers' and preschool teachers' knowledge on children's oral health issues has been found poor. 15,33 Consequently, it is obvious that preschool children in Greece should have early dental intervention, and this is imperative for both healthy children and children with NDD. For the latter group, further parental support and education is necessary since they face more problems due to their child's conditions and the financial burden of the health innervations.…”

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A comparative study on oral health status in Greek preschool children with neurodevelopmental disorders with movement limitations

Tzouanaki

Agouropoulos

Kavvadia

et al. 2019

Special Care in Dentistry

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Aim To assess the oral health status of preschool children with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDD) in Greece and compare it to that, of healthy children of the same age. Methods and results The sample consisted of 146 preschool children with NDD and movement limitations attending the rehabilitation centers of ELEPAP and 165 healthy children matched for age and maternal origin. Caries prevalence, dmft index, precavitated carious lesions (WSL) prevalence Visual Plaque Index (VPI), Restorative Index (RI), Mutans Streptococci (MS) levels, saliva buffer capacity, gingival hyperplasia, tooth wear and developmental dental defects were assessed. Data were analyzed using parametric and nonparametric tests (P ≤.05). The NDD group, compared to the healthy controls, had significantly lower caries prevalence (P <.001), dmft index (P <.001), VPI (P <.001) and MS levels (P = .027), significantly higher WSL prevalence (P <.001), and visited the dentist at an older age (P <.001). Significant determinants of WSL in the NDD group was the VPI (P = .009) and the presence of MS (P <.028). Conclusion Preschool children with NDD had lower prevalence of manifested caries but higher prevalence of WSL. However, most oral health parameters need improvement for both groups indicating the need for proper early interventions especially in the NDD group.

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Knowledge of preschool teachers in the prefecture of Attica of early childhood oral health. Association with their demographic and personal characteristics

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<p>Knowledge of Child Health and Affecting Factors Among Preschool Teachers: A Cross-Sectional Study in Chongqing, China</p>

<p>Knowledge of Child Health and Affecting Factors Among Preschool Teachers: A Cross-Sectional Study in Chongqing, China</p>

Oral Health-Related Knowledge, Attitudes and Behaviours of Elementary School Teachers

A comparative study on oral health status in Greek preschool children with neurodevelopmental disorders with movement limitations

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