The Relationship Between The Mother’s Role In Dental Care And The Status Of Oral Hygiene In Children In Peuniti Village, Banda Aceh City

Abstract

Introduction: The mother’s role is crucial in shaping a child’s behavior, providing guidance, understanding, reminders, and facilitation in maintaining oral hygiene. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between the mother’s role in dental care and the status of oral hygiene in children in Peuniti Village, Banda Aceh Materials & Methods: This research adopted an analytical approach with a cross-sectional design. The research sample consisted of 40 children aged 3-12 years and their mothers as respondents, selected using cluster sampling method from those who had resided in Peuniti village for at least one year. The research instruments included questionnaires, diagnostic sets, the PHP-M index, disclosing agents, and patient status cards (KSP). Results: The study was conducted in January 2024, and statistical analysis was performed using the SPSS software with a chi-square test (α=0.05). The results indicated a significant relationship between the mother’s role as an educator (p=0.018), motivator (p=0.016), and facilitator (p=0.015) in dental care and the status of oral hygiene in children in Peuniti Village, Banda Aceh City Conclusion: there is a correlation between the mother’s role as an educator, motivator, and facilitator in dental care and the status of oral hygiene in children in Peuniti Village, Banda Aceh City.