scholarly journals Correction to: An ecological study on the association between universal health service coverage index, health expenditures, and early childhood caries

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Morenike Oluwatoyin Folayan ◽  
◽  
Maha El Tantawi ◽  
Jorma I. Virtanen ◽  
Carlos Alberto Feldens ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Health Service ◽  
Early Childhood Caries ◽  
Ecological Study ◽  
Health Expenditures ◽  
Service Coverage ◽  
Universal Health ◽  
Childhood Caries

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scholarly journals An ecological study on the association between universal health service coverage index, health expenditures, and early childhood caries

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Morenike Oluwatoyin Folayan ◽  
◽  
Maha El Tantawi ◽  
Jorma I. Virtanen ◽  
Carlos Alberto Feldens ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Early Childhood ◽  
Linear Regression ◽  
Health Expenditure ◽  
Early Childhood Caries ◽  
Global Prevalence ◽  
Independent Variable ◽  
Service Coverage ◽  
Universal Health ◽  
Childhood Caries

Abstract Background Universal health care (UHC) may assist families whose children are most prone to early childhood caries (ECC) in accessing dental treatment and prevention. The purpose of this study was to determine the association between UHC, health expenditure and the global prevalence of ECC. Methods Health expenditure as percentage of gross domestic product, UHC service coverage index, and the percentage of 3–5-year-old children with ECC were compared among countries with various income levels using one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA). Three linear regression models were developed, and each was adjusted for the country income level with the prevalence of ECC in 3–5-year-old children being the dependent variable. In model 1, UHC service coverage index was the independent variable whereas in model 2, the independent variable was the health expenditure as percentage of GDP. Model 3 included both independent variables together. Regression coefficients (B), 95% confidence intervals (CIs), P values, and partial eta squared (ƞ2) as measure of effect size were calculated. Results Linear regression including both independent factors revealed that health expenditure as percentage of GDP (P < 0.0001) was significantly associated with the percentage of ECC in 3–5-year-old children while UHC service coverage index was not significantly associated with the prevalence of ECC (P = 0.05). Every 1% increase in GDP allocated to health expenditure was associated with a 3.7% lower percentage of children with ECC (B = − 3.71, 95% CI: − 5.51, − 1.91). UHC service coverage index was not associated with the percentage of children with ECC (B = 0.61, 95% CI: − 0.01, 1.23). The impact of health expenditure on the prevalence of ECC was stronger than that of UHC coverage on the prevalence of ECC (ƞ2 = 0.18 vs. 0.05). Conclusions Higher expenditure on health care may be associated with lower prevalence of ECC and may be a more viable approach to reducing early childhood oral health disparities than UHC alone. The findings suggest that currently, UHC is weakly associated with lower global prevalence of ECC.

Prevention and Treatment of Early Childhood Caries (ECC)

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeffrey .
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Health Problem ◽  
Early Childhood Caries ◽  
Health Providers ◽  
Missing Teeth ◽  
Optimal Basis ◽  
Major Health Problem ◽  
Major Health ◽  
Childhood Caries

Early Childhood Caries (ECC) is a chronic disease that can be prevented. It commonlyaffects children involving in one or more decayed (with lesions or not) teeth, missing teeth (dueto caries), or teeth with fillings in children aged under 71 months. The disease is sometimesoverlooked, but this condition usually affects the general health of children. Early detection ofEarly Childhood Caries (ECC) can prevent problems which are harmful to children. Therefore,the ECC must be prevented and for teeth that have had dental caries they should be givenproper treatment so as not to worsen and affect the quality of life in children. Prevention of thisdisease is a significant component in any health program to prepare for the optimal basis forthe oral health of children. This condition will become a serious health problem if not handledproperly, and it is a major health problem for health providers throughout the world.Primarypreventive must be initiated since a woman getting pregnant.Keywords: Early Childhood Caries (ECC), prevention, treatment

Promotion of Oral Health Care in Infants - A Preventive Strategy to Reduce the Burden of Early Childhood Caries

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (5) ◽  
pp. 18-22
Author(s):  
Subhathira Rajasekaran ◽  
Sham S Bhat ◽  
Vidya Bhat ◽  
Sundeep Hegde K ◽  
Neha Thilak ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Early Childhood ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Early Childhood Caries ◽  
Oral Health Care ◽  
Preventive Strategy ◽  
Childhood Caries

Breastfeeding and early childhood caries: a critical review

2004 ◽  
Vol 80 (8) ◽  
pp. 199-210 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nilza M. E. Ribeiro ◽  
Manoel A. S. Ribeiro
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Critical Review ◽  
Early Childhood Caries ◽  
Childhood Caries

scholarly journals Mutans Streptococci counts from saliva and its protein profile in early childhood caries

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 222-225 ◽  
Author(s):  
Endang W. Bachtiar ◽  
Ferry P. Gultom ◽  
Atika Rahmasari ◽  
Boy M. Bachtiar
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Early Childhood Caries ◽  
Protein Profile ◽  
Mutans Streptococci ◽  
Childhood Caries
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