Mothers’ Sources of Child Fluoride Information and Misinformation From Social Connections

Burgette, Jacqueline M.; Dahl, Zelda T; Yi, Janice S; Weyant, Robert J.; McNeil, Daniel W.; Foxman, Betsy; Marazita, Mary L.

doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.6414

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“…Recent studies indicate that reactance is also associated with resistance to mask use during COVID-19 [ 25 , 26 ]. Furthermore, beliefs about such preventive measures may be shared with other caregivers through social networks [ 27 , 28 ], which contributes to mis- and disinformation [ 23 , 29 , 30 ].…”

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A conceptual model on caregivers’ hesitancy of topical fluoride for their children

Donald

Kerr²,

Nguyen³

et al. 2023

PLoS ONE

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Background Topical fluoride hesitancy is a well-documented and growing public health problem. Despite extensive evidence that topical fluoride is safe and prevents tooth decay, an increasing number of caregivers are hesitant about their children receiving topical fluoride, leading to challenges in clinical settings where caregivers refuse preventive care. Purpose To explore the determinants of topical fluoride hesitancy for caregivers with dependent children. Methods In this qualitative study, we interviewed 56 fluoride-hesitant caregivers to develop an inductive conceptual model of reasons why caregivers are hesitant. Results The core construct of the conceptual model of topical fluoride hesitancy centered on caregivers “wanting to protect and not mess up their child”. Six domains comprised this core construct: thinking topical fluoride is unnecessary, wanting to keep chemicals out of my child’s body, thinking fluoride is harmful, thinking there is too much uncertainty about fluoride, feeling pressured to get topical fluoride, and feeling fluoride should be a choice. Conclusions Topical fluoride hesitancy is complex and multifactorial. Study findings provide insight for future efforts to understand and optimize caregivers’ preventive care decision making.

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confidence: 99%

A conceptual model on caregivers’ hesitancy of topical fluoride for their children

Donald

Kerr²,

Nguyen³

et al. 2023

PLoS ONE

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“…However such information obtained from patients can also include useless and even harmful information. When affected by false information, patients will have di culties developing healthy behaviors [14], resulting in kinesophobia. Many studies of peer-support models have indicated the need for a formally trained disease expert in peer-support groups [15,16].…”

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The psychological experience of patients with kinesiophobia after cardiac surgery-a qualitative study

Wang

Chen

Yang

et al. 2023

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Background: The rehabilitation process of postoperative cardiac surgery patients integrates both long-term recovery from heart disease and short-term postsurgical rehabilitation, and patients may have fears about exercising that affect recovery from the disease and the surgical trauma. At present, few studies have focused on the real experience of patients with kinesiophobia after cardiac surgery. Objectives: To explore the real psychological experiences of patients with kinesiophobia after cardiac surgery and to understand kinesiophobia from the patient's perspective. Methods: This study used a phenomenological approach to recruit 21 participants. The data were gathered through semistructured in-depth face-to-face interviews. Data were analyzed according to the Colaizzi phenomenology method. Results: Six themes were summarized: Barriers to nurse-patient communication; Psychological mapping caused by the external environment; Week support system ; Intrusive thinking; Postoperative adverse reaction; Health behavior dynamics: real practice behavior of early activities. Conclusions: Kinesiophobia in postoperative cardiac surgery patients is a change in psychological state resulting from three stimuli: external environment (medical staff, wardmates, and family), physiological (postoperative somatic sensation), and psychological, and all three influence and interact with each other. Coping with kinesiophobia in patients after cardiac surgery is a dynamic process that requires internal and external support.

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“…Health literacy is a proven mediator between socioeconomic determinants, health behavior, and oral health outcomes in a variety of communities [ 39 ]. Low health literacy has been linked to barriers to care and unfavorable oral health habits such as seeking preventive care [ 40 ].…”

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“…In addition, there are misconceptions circulated and promoted by the media. In a recent study, mothers reported receiving wrong and inconsistent information about fluoride application which resulted in them being confused and hesitant about fluoride benefits [ 40 ] . Misconception and misinformation may influence patients' satisfaction with the care provided as well as treatment outcomes [ 41 ].…”

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Is It Mum or the Dad? Parental Factors That Influence the Use and Acceptance of Fluoride Varnish among Parents in Eastern Saudi Arabia

Aljami

Alshehri

Altuwaijri

et al. 2022

International Journal of Dentistry

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Objective. To investigate parental factors that influence knowledge, use, and acceptance of fluoride varnish (FLV) application. Methods. This cross-sectional study was conducted during December 2021. A multistage sampling technique was used to recruit parents with children aged 3 to 6 years and residing in Eastern Saudi Arabia, excluding those working in the dental field. The questionnaire consisted of four parts: demographics, knowledge, previous experience, and acceptance of FLV and was pilot-tested and distributed online using social media. Results. A total of 623 parents responded to the survey. Only 36.9% of parents had good FLV knowledge with dentists being the main source of information. Gender, educational level, family income, being in the medical field, and source of knowledge were factors that significantly ( P < 0.05 ) influenced parental knowledge. Only 24.6% of the parents applied fluoride varnish to their children before, of whom only 29% were satisfied with the experience. Parent’s FLV knowledge, view of dental visits, satisfaction with previous experience, perception of children’s oral health, and willingness to reapply FLV were factors that significantly ( P < 0.05 ) influenced FLV use. Working in the medical field, perception of dental visits, and the source of knowledge were factors that significantly ( P < 0.05 ) influenced the parent’s acceptance to apply FLV. While lack of knowledge about fluoride benefits (15%) was the main reason for parental refusal to apply FLV. Conclusions. The current study highlights the lack of knowledge and application of FLV among parents. There were more factors influencing mothers’ acceptance of FLV application compared to fathers. Age, educational level, working in the medical field, perception, and patterns of dental visits were some of the identified factors. Dentists played a major role in parental knowledge and FLV acceptance. In a country with high caries prevalence, preventive programs such as FLV education and application are crucial.

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Mothers’ Sources of Child Fluoride Information and Misinformation From Social Connections

Cited by 8 publications

References 54 publications

A conceptual model on caregivers’ hesitancy of topical fluoride for their children

A conceptual model on caregivers’ hesitancy of topical fluoride for their children

The psychological experience of patients with kinesiophobia after cardiac surgery-a qualitative study

Is It Mum or the Dad? Parental Factors That Influence the Use and Acceptance of Fluoride Varnish among Parents in Eastern Saudi Arabia

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