School-Based Educational Intervention to Improve Children’s Oral Health–Related Knowledge

The aim of this pilot study was to investigate the acceptability of an oral health-related mobile application developed for young children based on the feedback given by the children and their parents. Another aim was to evaluate the self-reported change in children’s oral health behaviors during a short test period. The application—a virtual pet integrated into a child’s daily routines—aimed to promote oral hygiene and dietary behaviors in children. A total of 36 4–12-year-old voluntary children were given a mobile phone with the installed application. After the 5-week testing period, the feasibility of the application and possible changes in the children’s oral health behaviors were asked using an electronic questionnaire. Most of the children considered the application clear (n = 34), amusing (n = 31), and useful (n = 29). The children’s tooth brushing manners improved both qualitatively and quantitatively: the time used for tooth brushing increased and the children learned how to brush different tooth surfaces. Mobile applications can be fun and useful in oral health promotion; while playing, children can learn good oral health-related behaviors. Mobile applications integrate oral health promotion into children’s daily environment and routines.

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The psychosocial effects of severe caries in 4-year-old children in Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil

Cadernos de Saúde Pública ◽

10.1590/s0102-311x2005000500028 ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 21 (5) ◽

pp. 1550-1556 ◽

Cited By ~ 52

Author(s):

Sandra Feitosa ◽

Viviane Colares ◽

Jimmy Pinkham

Keyword(s):

Oral Health ◽

Negative Impact ◽

Health Related Quality ◽

Psychosocial Effects ◽

Validated Questionnaires ◽

Free Data ◽

Related Quality ◽

Health Related ◽

Children’S Oral Health

The aim of this study was to analyze the psychosocial effects of severe caries in 4-year-old children in Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil. The clinical examination was conducted by a single examiner in order to select children with severe caries and caries-free (kappa = 1). Of the 861 children examined, 77 (8.1%) had severe caries and 225 (23.6%) were caries-free. Data were collected by applying validated questionnaires answered by the parents or guardians. Most of the parents or guardians of children with severe caries reported that their children complained of toothache (72.7%), and a significant portion stated that their children had problems eating certain kinds of food (49.4%) and missed school (26.0%) because of their teeth. Most of the parents or guardians of children with severe caries (68.8%) stated that oral health affects their children's life, while the same was stated by 9.8% of the parents or guardians of the caries-free children. Severe caries was found to have a negative impact on children's oral health-related quality of life.

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Caretaker’s caries experience and its association with early childhood caries and children’s oral health-related quality of life: A prospective two-generation study

Acta Odontologica Scandinavica ◽

10.1080/00016357.2016.1225981 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 74 (8) ◽

pp. 605-612 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Nancy Birungi ◽

Lars Thore Fadnes ◽

Victoria Nankabirwa ◽

James Kashugyera Tumwine ◽

Anne Nordrehaug Åstrøm ◽

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Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Early Childhood ◽

Oral Health ◽

Early Childhood Caries ◽

Caries Experience ◽

Health Related Quality ◽

Related Quality ◽

Health Related ◽

Children’S Oral Health

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Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices of Mothers Related to their Oral Health Status of 6-12 Years Old Children in Bhilai City, Chhattisgarh, India

European Scientific Journal ESJ ◽

10.19044/esj.2018.v14n21p248 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 14 (21) ◽

pp. 248

Author(s):

Pallavi Pawar ◽

Nilotpol Kashyap ◽

Rohit Anand

Keyword(s):

Health Status ◽

Oral Health ◽

Health Assessment ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Oral Health Status ◽

P Value ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Health Related ◽

High Level ◽

Children’S Oral Health

Aim and Objectives: The aim of the study was to assess the oral health status of 6-12 year old children and their mother’s knowledge, attitude, and practices in Bhilai city. Moreover, this study was also carried out to determine whether mother’s oral health related knowledge, attitude, and practices have a significant influence on the oral health of their children. Materials and Methods: A cross- sectional study was conducted among children (n=600) aged between 6-12 years, attending both government and private schools accompanied with their mothers in Bhilai city. The oral health status of the children was evaluated by using WHO Oral Health Assessment Form (2013). The parents were then asked to fill 25 item based on selfadministered questionnaire. Mother’s knowledge, attitude, and practices were assessed by direct contact with mothers using close ended questionnaire. Statistical Analysis: The data was then entered and analysed using SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Sciences, SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL, USA). Also, p value≤ 0.05 was considered to be statistically significant. Results: The result of the study showed that 90% of mothers had good knowledge, 75% mothers had average attitude, and 51% mothers had high level practices related to oral health. An inverse relationship was found between children’s oral health status and their mother’s knowledge, attitude, and practices about oral health. Thus, the findings were highly significant. Conclusion: Results showed that mother’s oral health related to knowledge, attitude, and practices had a significant impact on oral health status of their children.

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