Abstract:SummaryBackground/Aim: Parents are usually the major factor influencing children’s development of routine oral health behavior. A higher education level of the parents is generally associated with having a more positive influence on their children’s health habits and motivation to maintain healthy dentition. From this perspective, the aim of the present study was to investigate the frequency of certain habits influencing dental health, such as toothbrushing, regular visits to the dentist, and changing toothbru… Show more
“…It has also been reported that fathers’ greater frequency of toothbrushing is associated with children’s lower scores on the Decayed, Missing due to caries, and Filled Teeth (DMFT) index [39]. However, this finding has not been consistent across previous studies, as Karaaslan et al found that while parental educational level was associated with children’s frequency of dentist visits, there was no significant association between parental educational level and child toothbrushing frequency [40]. This suggests that further research must be done on this topic to clarify the relationship between parental education and children’s oral health and toothbrushing habits.…”
BackgroundThe contribution of fathers in the early stages of child development, especially in feeding care and dental hygiene practices, is increasingly recognized but not well-documented. This rapid scoping review aims to broadly map the existing literature on this subject, focusing on children aged less than six years, and to identify areas where further research is needed.ObjectivesTo explore the extent and nature of research on fathers’ roles in feeding care and dental hygiene practices for children under six years old. The review aims to identify key themes, variations in fatherly involvement across different contexts, and gaps in the current literature.MethodsA structured search of key databases, including PubMed, PsycINFO, and Scopus, was performed. Studies included in the review involved fathers of children aged less than six years and addressed aspects of feeding care or dental hygiene. The process involved screening for relevance, categorizing studies into thematic areas, and summarizing overarching themes.ResultsThe search yielded 15 studies encompassing diverse geographical and socio-cultural contexts. The review underscores the variability in fathers’ roles, influenced by factors such as urbanization, education, and cultural norms. It reveals that while fathers often serve as financial providers and role models, direct involvement in feeding and dental hygiene is less common. Notably, the literature on fathers’ involvement in children’s dental hygiene is limited.ConclusionsFathers’ roles in feeding care and dental hygiene practices for children under six years are multifaceted and context dependent. The review highlights significant gaps, particularly in understanding the involvement of fathers in dental hygiene. Addressing these gaps through future research is essential for developing comprehensive family-centred health care strategies and policies.
“…It has also been reported that fathers’ greater frequency of toothbrushing is associated with children’s lower scores on the Decayed, Missing due to caries, and Filled Teeth (DMFT) index [39]. However, this finding has not been consistent across previous studies, as Karaaslan et al found that while parental educational level was associated with children’s frequency of dentist visits, there was no significant association between parental educational level and child toothbrushing frequency [40]. This suggests that further research must be done on this topic to clarify the relationship between parental education and children’s oral health and toothbrushing habits.…”
BackgroundThe contribution of fathers in the early stages of child development, especially in feeding care and dental hygiene practices, is increasingly recognized but not well-documented. This rapid scoping review aims to broadly map the existing literature on this subject, focusing on children aged less than six years, and to identify areas where further research is needed.ObjectivesTo explore the extent and nature of research on fathers’ roles in feeding care and dental hygiene practices for children under six years old. The review aims to identify key themes, variations in fatherly involvement across different contexts, and gaps in the current literature.MethodsA structured search of key databases, including PubMed, PsycINFO, and Scopus, was performed. Studies included in the review involved fathers of children aged less than six years and addressed aspects of feeding care or dental hygiene. The process involved screening for relevance, categorizing studies into thematic areas, and summarizing overarching themes.ResultsThe search yielded 15 studies encompassing diverse geographical and socio-cultural contexts. The review underscores the variability in fathers’ roles, influenced by factors such as urbanization, education, and cultural norms. It reveals that while fathers often serve as financial providers and role models, direct involvement in feeding and dental hygiene is less common. Notably, the literature on fathers’ involvement in children’s dental hygiene is limited.ConclusionsFathers’ roles in feeding care and dental hygiene practices for children under six years are multifaceted and context dependent. The review highlights significant gaps, particularly in understanding the involvement of fathers in dental hygiene. Addressing these gaps through future research is essential for developing comprehensive family-centred health care strategies and policies.
“…These results differ from previous studies, which reported that parents with higher socioeconomic status tend to be more motivated in seeking dental and oral health care for their children. 16,39,40 This contrast may be because parents from middle to lower socioeconomic status are also highly motivated to obtain knowledge and information about dental and oral health through the internet or other easily accessible media. In contrast, parents from middle to lower socioeconomic status are not too concerned with dental and oral health, usually they are only concerned with the general health of their child.…”
Introduction: Motivation and the role of parents are essential in educating children on maintaining their oral health. The low parental knowledge in seeking oral health treatment will increase the prevalence of children’s oral disease. This study aimed to analyse the differences in the motivation for seeking oral health treatment among parents of kindergarten students in two kindergarten. Methods: The research was analytic with a cross-sectional technique, conducted on 109 parents taken as respondents, consisting of 54 parents of Bunda Asuh Nanda Kindergarten students and 55 parents of Mekar Arum Kindergarten students. Data collection was carried out with an online Google form questionnaire. Results: The mean intrinsic motivation range of Bunda Asuh Nanda Kindergarten and Mekar Arum Kindergarten parents was 45 to 65, while the extrinsic motivation range was 51 to 59, and the combined motivation range was 47 to 63. The Mann-Whitney test result showed a significant difference in the intrinsic and combined motivation, with a p-value of 0.0008 and 0.0073, respectively, while the extrinsic motivation showed no difference (p-value=0.2313). Conclusions: The motivation for seeking oral health treatment in parents of kindergarten students showed differences in intrinsic and combined motivation, while no difference is found in extrinsic motivation. Most of the parents in both kindergartens have rather good motivation in seeking oral health treatment for their children.Keywords: children; oral health; motivation; parents; treatment-seeking behaviour
“…48 Inisiatif ibu merupakan hal yang menentukan pemeliharaan kebersihan gigi dan mulut anak, utamanya dalam upaya pencegahan dan promotif terhadap masalah kesehatan gigi dan mulut. 50 Perilaku ibu tampak tetap menjadi variabel independen dalam promosi kebersihan gigi dan mulut bagi usia remaja yang proses pembentukan kesadaran dirinya sudah hampir selesai. 48 Ibu merupakan model sosial yang penting dalam pembentukan perilaku kesehatan gigi dan mulut pada masa remaja karena perilaku tersebut akan terbawa hingga dewasa.…”
Rendahnya perilaku kebersihan gigi mulut mengakibatkan terjadinya akumulasi plak serta risiko karies dan penyakit gusi. Penilaian diri terhadap kebersihan gigi memengaruhi perilaku. Perilaku kebersihan gigi remaja sangat berperan hingga dewasa serta masih membutuhkan perhatian orang tua. Penelitian bertujuan mengetahui penilaian diri dan perilaku kebersihan gigi mulut pada remaja dan ibu serta menganalisis hubungan antara penilaian diri dan perilaku kebersihan gigi mulut masing-masing remaja dan ibu. Metode: Jenis penelitian analitik korelasional dengan desain cross sectional. Populasi seluruh siswa SMP dan ibu. Penentuan subjek menggunakan random group methods didapat 186 siswa beserta ibunya. Data diperoleh melalui kuesioner penilaian diri terhadap kebersihan gigi mulut dan Oral Hygiene Behavior (OHB) Index dan diuji dengan korelasi spearman. Hasil: Indeks OHB remaja dan ibu adalah 8,00 dan 8,22 (kategori sedang). Analisis hubungan antara penilaian diri dan perilaku kebersihan gigi mulut, menunjukkan hubungan yang tidak signifikan, pada remaja didapatkan koefisien korelasi (r) 0,038; p=0,603 dan ibu (r) 0,042; p=0,569. Uji korelasi penilaian diri dan perilaku kebersihan gigi mulut antara remaja dan ibu memperlihatkan hubungan yang signifikan dengan p=0,001; r=0,274 dan p=0,013; r=0,181. Simpulan: Tidak terdapat hubungan antara perilaku dengan penilaian diri kebersihan gigi mulut pada remaja maupun ibu. Terdapat hubungan yang signifikan untuk penilaian diri dan perilaku kebersihan gigi mulut antara remaja dengan ibunya.Kata kunci: Kebersihan gigi; perilaku; menyikat gigi; penilaian diri; remaja
The correlation between dental hygiene behavior and self-assessed oral hygiene of adolescents and mothers
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