Sociodemographic and behavioural determinants of early childhood caries knowledge among expectant mothers in Kuwait

Al‐Sane, Mona; Koerber, Anne; Baskaradoss, Jagan Kumar; Al-Sarraf, E.; Arab, M

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“…With regard to dental visits, 42.4% of parents in the current research took their children to the dentist only when their children were in pain or were suffering from trauma; this is consistent with other studies [ 18 , 19 ]. Regarding the appropriate time for a child’s first visit to the dentist, an extremely small percentage of our sample (5.7%) were aware that an infant requires a dental visit.…”

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“…Only a few previous studies have investigated the awareness and knowledge of Saudi parents regarding ECC, and these studies had a limited sample size and were conducted at one location, making additional investigations necessary [ 17 , 18 ]. Assessing parents’ levels of knowledge on a wider scale can guide healthcare givers and dentists to improve parents’ knowledge and encourage them to advocate the use of available dental services to prevent ECC and avoid related complications.…”

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Knowledge, Attitude, and Behavior of Parents Regarding Early Childhood Caries Prevention of Preschool Children in Western Region of Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

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The knowledge and beliefs of parents have an impact on their children’s general and oral health. The objective of this study is to assess knowledge, attitude, and behavior of parents and identify possible associated factors of early childhood caries (ECC) in the western region of Saudi Arabia. Parents aged 18 and older were invited to complete a self-administered, validated questionnaire. Questions covered demographics, knowledge, attitude, and behavior regarding ECC etiology and prevention. Of the 644 parents who completed the questionnaire, 51.4% were not aware of the early signs of tooth decay, such as white lines. Pain and trauma were reported as the major reasons for a child to visit a dentist (42.4%). Only 37% of parents were aware of the importance of fissure sealant, and only 23% knew how it is applied. Compared with mothers, fathers were significantly less aware of hidden sugar and the relation between the frequency of consuming breast milk or bottled milk and caries development (p = 0.001). Similarly, fathers were more likely to believe that children could achieve effective teeth cleaning without parental assistance (p = 0.001). Preventive guidance should be provided by oral healthcare providers in Saudi Arabia to improve parents’ knowledge of ECC prevention.

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Knowledge, Attitude, and Behavior of Parents Regarding Early Childhood Caries Prevention of Preschool Children in Western Region of Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

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“…Our study revealed that older age was positively correlated with oral health knowledge. Al-Sane et al also found that expecting mothers ≥35 years had significantly greater knowledge about ECC [ 41 ]. This is plausible as older women most probably have older children; therefore, their previous experience may affect their knowledge.…”

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Oral Health and Knowledge among Postpartum Women

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Oral health behavior and risks during pregnancy and after birth affect the oral health of babies and toddlers. We examined the oral and gingival health and caries prevalence of 150 postpartum women shortly after giving birth and assessed their knowledge of oral hygiene using a questionnaire. We also compared the oral health knowledge of nulliparous and multiparous women. Although most participants (98.0%) understood the importance of maintaining oral hygiene in children, their overall knowledge of oral health was medium–low, regardless of the number of previous pregnancies. Only 4.6% of women received oral health advice from their obstetrician during their pregnancy. Most participants had a high gingival index score, which correlated with dental pain during pregnancy. In contrast, the number of decayed, missing and filled teeth was significantly lower in first-time mothers. There was a statistically significant positive correlation between women who regularly visit their dentist and those who regularly take their children to the dentist. Expecting mothers should be educated about their own oral health and that of their developing fetus and children. Raising awareness among obstetricians with regards to this topic may be an effective way to achieve this.

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“…3,13 Além da dor, trauma pessoal e custos de tratamento, quando não tratada pode resultar no risco aumentado de cárie na dentição permanente ou até mesmo a morte por infecção sistêmica, prejudicando a qualidade de vida das crianças afetadas, suas famílias e comunidades. 14 Brazilian Journal of Development, Curitiba, v.7, n.10, p. 101236-101247 oct. 2021…”

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“…1 Além da mãe ser a principal fonte de aquisição bacteriana oral infantil, a associação entre a saúde bucal da mãe e da criança também pode ser explicada pela influência dos comportamentos de saúde bucal maternos em seus filhos, resultantes da percepção e conhecimento acerca do assunto. 3,14…”

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A importância do pré-natal odontológico na saúde bucal do bebê / The importance of dental prenatal in baby's oral health

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RESUMOA colaboração multidisciplinar é essencial para a construção da saúde bucal antes do nascimento, e inclui orientações e a eliminação de focos infecciosos na progenitora. Para isso, a realização do pré-natal odontológico pelas gestantes tem reflexo direto na saúde bucal materna, bem como a fetal e a infantil. Objetivo: O objetivo desse trabalho foi realizar uma revisão de literatura sobre a importância do pré-natal odontológico na saúde bucal do bebê. Materiais e Métodos: Foram consultadas as principais bases de artigos científicos das Ciências da Saúde: Pubmed e Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde (BVS), publicados nos últimos 5 anos. Na Pubmed, os descritores utilizados foram: "pregnancy", "prenatal care", "preventive dentistry" e "oral health", e na BVS: "gravidez", "cuidado pré-natal", "odontologia preventiva" e "saúde bucal", associados entre si pelo operador booleano 'AND'. Resultados: Os trabalhos demonstraram que mulheres grávidas com problemas de saúde bucal apresentam maior risco de problemas perinatais adversos como prematuridade e baixo peso ao nascer, tendo duas vezes mais chances de terem filhos com cárie dentária e maior gravidade da doença. Observou-se, também, uma relação entre a ocorrência de fissuras labiopalatinas e condições comportamentais materno-gestacionais, passíveis de serem evitadas. Conclusão: A presente revisão de literatura mostrou que, o pré-natal odontológico é necessário a fim de proporcionar uma adequada saúde bucal à gestante e consequente melhor qualidade de vida a ela e ao seu filho.

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Sociodemographic and behavioural determinants of early childhood caries knowledge among expectant mothers in Kuwait

Cited by 12 publications

References 21 publications

Knowledge, Attitude, and Behavior of Parents Regarding Early Childhood Caries Prevention of Preschool Children in Western Region of Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Knowledge, Attitude, and Behavior of Parents Regarding Early Childhood Caries Prevention of Preschool Children in Western Region of Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Oral Health and Knowledge among Postpartum Women

A importância do pré-natal odontológico na saúde bucal do bebê / The importance of dental prenatal in baby's oral health

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