Oral health knowledge, awareness and associated practices of pre-school children′s mothers in Greater Noida, India

Sehrawat, Priyanka; Shivlingesh, K K; Gupta, Bhuvandeep; Anand, Richa; Sharma, Abhinav; Chaudhry, Monica

doi:10.4103/1117-1936.190344

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“…In this study, about 46% of parents could identify the importance of adding fluoride to toothpaste. These results were similar to a study by Sehrawat et al (2016) [2] from India, who found that only 43% of the mothers knew that their toothpaste had fluoride. This result was contrasted by a study conducted by Jain et al (2014) [20].…”

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“…The knowledge and awareness of parents of their children's oral health is a fundamental component that generates a preventive measure thus, leading to establishing a sound oral health status of their children [1]. Moreover, lack of parents' knowledge and awareness of their oral health will also affect their children future oral health attitudes and practices that they adopt which will be carried over into adulthood [2,3].…”

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Parents Knowledge and Awareness of their Children’s Oral Health in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Hamasha¹,

Rasheed²,

Aldosari³

et al. 2019

TODENTJ

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Objective: To assess the parents’ knowledge and awareness of their children’s oral health in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Methods: The study was a cross-sectional analytical study of Saudi parents. A self-administered questionnaire was collected from 324 parents in public parks and malls. In addition to the demographic questions, parents’ knowledge about the number of primary teeth, tooth brushing, best time of dental visits, the meaning of plaque and calculus, the importance of fluoride, the relationship between primary and permanent teeth and the effect of oral health on general health were questioned. Data analysis included descriptive statistics and one-way analysis of variance and Bonferroni tests to assess differences in the mean number of correct answers among demographic categories. A p-value of 0.05 was set at a significant level. Results: The percentages of correct answers ranged from 26% to 75% depending on the type of questions. Only 26-28% could identify the number of primary teeth and the duration of teeth brushing. About one-third of parents knew the time of the first dental visit and the definition of plaque and calculus. Between 63-75% of parents believed that primary teeth can affect permanent teeth and mouth problems can affect general health. On average, 59.2% of participants provide incorrect answers about their children’s oral health. The numbers of correct answers were significantly increased by increasing education and income. Conclusion: Parents' knowledge and awareness of oral health among Saudi parents were poor. Special attention should be given to parents with low socioeconomic status who need to be educated about children oral health more.

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Parents Knowledge and Awareness of their Children’s Oral Health in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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“…First, the rapid development of China’s economy has changed lifestyles and diet structures among its inhabitants, and the overconsumption of refined and high-sugar foods has increased the risk of malocclusion 38 , 39 . Second, a lack of proper oral hygiene knowledge, attitudes or behaviors among parents has likely contributed to the increasing prevalence of malocclusion among children 40 . For example, there is a general misunderstanding that malocclusion in primary dentition is temporary and should resolve with the eruption of permanent teeth.…”

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Prevalence of malocclusion in primary dentition in mainland China, 1988–2017: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Shen

Zhang

et al. 2018

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Malocclusion is a common oral disease affecting children with various reported prevalence rates. This meta-analysis aimed to determine the epidemiological characteristics of malocclusion among pre-schoolers in mainland China from 1988 to 2017. A total of 31 qualified papers describing 51,100 Chinese children aged 2–7 years were selected. The pooled malocclusion prevalence was 45.50% (95% confidence interval (CI): 38.08–52.81%) with 26.50% Class I (CI: 19.96–33.12%), 7.97% Class II (CI: 6.06–9.87%) and 12.60% Class III (CI: 9.45–15.68%) cases. The most common type of malocclusion was overbite (33.66%, CI: 27.66–39.67%), and the flush terminal type (47.10%, CI: 28.76–65.44%) was the most common in the terminal plane relationship. An increasing trend and wide variations across the country were observed. Additionally, there was no significant difference in malocclusion by gender (relative risk (RR) = 1.01, [0.96–1.06]) or urban/rural area (RR = 0.99, [0.82–1.20]). Although this study represents a narrow view of deciduous-dentition malocclusion in mainland China, the results provide sample evidence that can aid clinicians and policy makers towards early prevention and timely treatment.

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“…5,6 Maternal role in promoting their children's oral habits and health has been emphasized. [7][8][9] Despite possible shift of role and responsibility in their family, 10 mothers still play an essential role in shaping their children's lifestyle, particularly their oral health. 7,9 Instrument to Measure Maternal Knowledge and Attitude Suryanti, Setiawan…”

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Developing an Instrument to Measure Maternal Knowledge and Attitude of Oral Health on Children Under 3 Years

Suryanti

Setiawan

2021

Eur J Dent

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Objective Parental knowledge, belief, and attitude about oral health affect children’s dental cleaning behavior. Further research on maternal knowledge and attitude about early-age children’s oral health has been suggested to identify factors related to pediatric dental and oral health. For that purpose, a measurement instrument is needed. The research aimed to develop an instrument to measure maternal knowledge and attitude about under 3-year-old children’s oral health. Materials and Methods Using a validity-based approach, we held a series of basic consultation (workshops and interviews) to identify the conceptually different domains. Instrument items were derived from relevant theories. Cognitive interviews were conducted to ensure that the items were properly understood. The items were first tested among the population calibration samples (n = 150). All instrument items were analyzed for reliability and validity. Results In total, 15 items were derived from Bloom’s theory of learning and were developed for the knowledge instrument, while 10 others were developed for the attitude instrument. The reliability analysis yielded Cronbach’s α scores of 0.620 for the knowledge instrument and 0.565 for the attitude instrument. All items were considered valid based on Pearson’s correlation test results. Conclusion The instruments on maternal knowledge and attitude about under 3-year-old children’s oral health consisted of three dimensions, respectively. Both instruments have been tested and analyzed and therefore are applicable for use.

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Oral health knowledge, awareness and associated practices of pre-school children′s mothers in Greater Noida, India

Cited by 24 publications

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Parents Knowledge and Awareness of their Children’s Oral Health in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Parents Knowledge and Awareness of their Children’s Oral Health in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Prevalence of malocclusion in primary dentition in mainland China, 1988–2017: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Developing an Instrument to Measure Maternal Knowledge and Attitude of Oral Health on Children Under 3 Years

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