Predictors of low dental service utilization among school children in Mekelle, Northern Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study

Mohammed, Hayat Maeruf; Mehari, Mihret-ab; Asgedom, Akeza Awealom

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“…However, a recent study shows that the knowledge of the operators who deal with oral care in Ethiopia is scarce and needs a strong implementation [19]. The problems of poverty, the lack of adequate tools for oral hygiene, but also of trained professionals who can contribute to spreading good oral hygiene habits from a young age represent a big burden for the development of health in Ethiopia [20].…”

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Assessment of Oral Health in a Child Cohort of a Rural Zone of Ethiopia

Mezzofranco,

Zalunardo,

Magliarditi

et al. 2023

Children

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Health conditions in a developing state such as Ethiopia are precarious; in addition to the extreme spread of infectious diseases such as AIDS, oral health is also affected by the scarce knowledge and possibility of treatment. This analysis considered 77 children aged 7 to 11 from a primary school in Guraghe in Ethiopia. The presence of plaque, calculus, and caries was evaluated. For each caries, the affected tooth and the site of onset were considered. Plaque was detected in 39% of the children, calculus in 22%, and dental caries in 48% of the patients. The cavities were found to be equally distributed between the two arches, with a prevalence of location in the deciduous teeth and in the occlusal area. The implementation of home oral hygiene education and the training of health professionals who successfully promote oral health is necessary.

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Assessment of Oral Health in a Child Cohort of a Rural Zone of Ethiopia

Mezzofranco,

Zalunardo,

Magliarditi

et al. 2023

Children

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Dental caries status and related factors among 12‐year‐old Somali school children in Hargeisa

Dahroug,

Heen,

Hussein

et al. 2024

Comm Dent Oral Epid

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ObjectivesThere is little data on the oral health conditions of Somali children. The aim was to assess the dental caries status and related risk factors of 12‐aged children in primary schools in Hargeisa, Somaliland.MethodsA school‐based survey was conducted in Hargeisa in December 2022. Using 2‐stage cluster sampling, 405 children (12‐aged) were randomly selected from 16 primary schools. Data collection involved WHO structured interviewer‐administered questionnaire and clinical examinations. The DMFT index was measured according to WHO criteria, and accordingly, the mean for the significant caries index (SiC) was calculated. The association between the DMFT and the relevant variables was analysed using negative binomial regression in STATA.ResultsThe overall prevalence of dental caries was found to be 62.7%, with a mean DMFT of 1.7 and a SiC score of 3.7. Non‐public school pupils showed significantly higher prevalence of dental caries and mean DMFT compared to public school counterparts (68.5% vs. 58.6%) and (1.91 vs. 1.48), respectively. Merely 14.7% of the participants utilized dental care services in the previous year. The multivariable analysis showed a significant positive association of the DMFT outcome with attending a non‐public school (95% CI 1.16–2.12) and having many previous dental visits (95% CI 1.22–2.83). In the adjusted model, fathers of low education had children with better dental caries status (lower mean DMFT) than their well‐educated counterparts. The mean DMFT was not significantly influenced by the factors sex, location, educational attainment (school class of the participants) and frequency of teeth cleaning.ConclusionAlthough the overall mean DMFT of school children in Hargeisa could be regarded low, the high levels of untreated caries especially in the one‐third most affected are a cause for concern. Children enrolled in non‐public schools formed the high‐risk group. Preventive oral public health programs targeting Somali school children are recommended.

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Predictors of low dental service utilization among school children in Mekelle, Northern Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study

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Assessment of Oral Health in a Child Cohort of a Rural Zone of Ethiopia

Assessment of Oral Health in a Child Cohort of a Rural Zone of Ethiopia

Dental caries status and related factors among 12‐year‐old Somali school children in Hargeisa

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