Effects of Mother's Oral Health Care Behaviors on Dental Caries in Primary School Children

Background. Dental caries (decay or cavities) is a breakdown of teeth as a result of bacteria. Dental caries is one of the preventable oral health problems and the most common chronic diseases in childhood. Poor dental and oral health affect the quality of children’s life. Objectives. To estimate the prevalence of dental caries and its associated factors among primary school children in Alem Ketema, North Showa, Ethiopia. Methodology. An institution-based quantitative cross-sectional study was conducted on 422 primary school children, from February 9 to March 8, 2020. Pretested structured questionnaire and oral examinations were conducted by using the WHO criteria (DMFT) index to collect the data. The data were entered into Epi-Data 3.1 software, and analysis was carried out using SPSS version 23 and variables with P value ≤0.05 in the multivariable binary logistic analysis were considered as a cut-point to declare statistical significance. Result. The prevalence of dental caries was 46.9% (95% CI: 42.1, 51.7). The mean Decayed, Missing, and Filled Teeth (DMFT) index was 1.28 (±1.21). Being male (AOR = 1.975, 95% CI = 1.067–3.66), lack of parents’ insistence (AOR = 2.052, 95% CI = 1.079–3.902), lack of oral health education program (AOR = 4.753, 95% CI = 1.69–13.38), history of dental aches (AOR = 2.88, 95% CI = 1.55–5.32), and poor habit of mouth wash (AOR = 4.74, 95% CI = 2.55–8.79) were found significantly associated with dental caries. Conclusion. The prevalence of dental caries was higher and a common public health problem among school children. Lack of parent’s insistence, sex, dental ache history, poor practices of mouth wash, and lack of oral health education were significant predictors of dental caries. Therefore, oral health education program and parents encouraging their children to practice oral hygiene are important to prevent dental caries.

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GAMBARAN STATUS KARIES GIGI ANAK SEKOLAH DASAR KOTA MALANG

Preventia : The Indonesian Journal of Public Health ◽

10.17977/um044v1i1p45-54 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. 45

Author(s):

Rara Warih Gayatri ◽

Mardianto Mardianto

Keyword(s):

Elementary School ◽

Oral Health ◽

Dental Caries ◽

Primary School ◽

School Children ◽

Random Sampling ◽

Health Care Facilities ◽

Primary School Children ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The City

Abstract: This study aims to describe the caries status of primary school children in the city of Malang. The method used is descriptive method with cross-sectional design and was conducted in two elementary schools, SDN Kauman 2 and SDN Percobaan 2 Malang. The sampling method used is random sampling with the variable being measured is characteristic of primary school children by age, gender and DMF-T index. Techniques of data collection used are interviews and observations. The observation aims to conduct dental examinations using diagnostic tools 2 pieces of glass mouth. The data analysis is done by counting the total number of DMF-T each of the research subjects and the mean DMF-T of whole sample. Conclusion of the data results was analyzed using DMF-T index according to the WHO. The result of this study is DMF-T index of primary school children in the city of Malang is 5.75. The conclusion of this study is the prevalence of dental caries in elementary school in Malang city students is high. The need for policy improvements related to ease of access to obtain the services of dental and oral health care facilities for primary school children. Besides, the need for oral health program of comprehensive primary school with good coordination of related partnership. Further research on dental caries and risk factors is necessary.Keywords: caries, DMF-T, elementary school childrenAbstrak: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui gambaran status karies anak sekolah dasar di Kota Malang. Metode yang digunakan adalah metode deskriptif dengan desain potong lintang (cross-sectional) dan dilakukan di 2 SD yaitu SDN Kauman 2 Malang dan SD Percobaan 2 Malang. Metode sampling yang digunakan merupakan metode random sampling dengan variable yang diukur adalah karakteristik anak sekolah dasar berdasarkan usia dan jenis kelamin serta indeks DMF-T. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan metode wawancara dan observasi dengan melakukan pemeriksaan gigi menggunakan alat bantu diagnostic 2 buah kaca mulut. Analisa data dilakukan dengan cara menghitung jumlah total DMF-T masing-masing subyek penelitian dan rerata DMF-T seluruh sampel. Kesimpulan hasil analisa data disesuaikan dengan pengukuran indeks DMF-T menurut WHO. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah indeks DMF-T anak sekolah dasar di Kota Malang adalah 5,75. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini adalah prevalensi karies gigi siswa sekolah dasar kota malang adalah tinggi. Perlu adanya perbaikan kebijakan terkait kemudahan akses memperoleh layanan fasilitas kesehatan gigi dan mulut bagi anak sekolah dasar. Selain itu perlu adanya program kesehatan gigi dan mulut yang komprehensif di sekolah dasar disertai koordinasi yang baik dari pihak terkait. Penelitian lanjutan mengenai karies gigi dan faktor resikonya sangat diperlukan untuk perbaikan penelitian ini.Kata kunci: karies, DMF-T, anak sekolah dasar

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Association of Dental Caries and Anthropometric Measures among Primary School Children

Children ◽

10.3390/children8030223 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 8 (3) ◽

pp. 223

Author(s):

Wajiha Anzar ◽

Ambrina Qureshi ◽

Ashar Afaq ◽

Hiba F. Kattan ◽

Basil Almutairi ◽

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Keyword(s):

Dental Caries ◽

Primary School ◽

Clinical Data ◽

School Children ◽

Low Income ◽

Primary School Children ◽

Anthropometric Measures ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Height For Age ◽

Weight For Age

Aim: This study aimed to investigate an association between dental caries status and anthropometric measures in primary school children. Methods and Materials: An analytical cross-sectional study (n = 376) was conducted among primary school children (age range = 6–9 years) registered in private schools. Non-clinical data was gathered from parents of participating children through a self-administered structured questionnaire as well as from the children through an interviewer-administered questionnaire. Clinical data included the examination of dental caries using dmft/DMFT index and anthropometric measures including calculated z-scores of height-for-age (HAZ), weight-for-age (WAZ), BMI-for-age (BAZ), and physical examination. Inferential statistics included Kruskal Wallis and linear regression for univariate and multivariate analysis respectively. Results: The proportion of dental caries in primary and secondary dentition was 67.6% and 8.2% respectively. A significant association was observed between dental caries status and HAZ, WAZ, and BAZ (p < 0.001). An inverse relation was found between low, medium, and high dental caries categories and anthropometric measures. Conclusions: In the primary dentition, dental caries were significantly and inversely related to weight-for-age, height-for-age, and BMI-for-age. Hence, it can be concluded that among the low-income population dental caries is associated with lower anthropometric outcomes in children and therefore caries management should be considered an approach impacting overall health and quality of life.

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Periodontal disease and dental caries in primary school children in rural areas of Delhi

The Indian Journal of Pediatrics ◽

10.1007/bf02749541 ◽

1986 ◽

Vol 53 (4) ◽

pp. 525-529 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

K. Pandit ◽

A. T. Kannan ◽

A. Sarana ◽

K. Aggarwal

Keyword(s):

Dental Caries ◽

Periodontal Disease ◽

Primary School ◽

School Children ◽

Rural Areas ◽

Primary School Children

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Effect of Motives for Food Choice on Oral Health among Primary School Children in Mangalore: An Analytical Survey

JOURNAL FOR CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC RESEARCH ◽

10.7860/jcdr/2017/25375.9867 ◽

2017 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Viral Vijay Mehta

Keyword(s):

Oral Health ◽

Primary School ◽

School Children ◽

Food Choice ◽

Primary School Children

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Relationship between Oral Hygiene and Dietary Behaviour and Dental Caries Status in Primary School Children

Jurnal Kesehatan Masyarakat ◽

10.15294/kemas.v13i3.13314 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 13 (3) ◽

pp. 411-416 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Sara M Mohamed Nbaia ◽

Ari Yuniastuti ◽

Dyah Rini Indriyanti

Keyword(s):

Dental Caries ◽

Primary School ◽

School Children ◽

Oral Hygiene ◽

Descriptive Analysis ◽

Dietary Behavior ◽

Dietary Behaviour ◽

Primary School Children ◽

Analysis Method ◽

Produce Acid

Tooth decay can be caused by bacteria that live in the mouth. These bacteria feed on food leftovers in the teeth and produce acid. This acid destroys the enamel layer, dentine layer, and pulp. The purpose of this study is to analyze the risk factors of dental caries in primary school children. The subjects of this study were 77 students of SD Sendangmulyo 1 Semarang. We used questionnaires, diagnoses, and interviews for data collection. For data analysis, we used descriptive analysis method. The results showed that the most common dental caries risk factor in primary school children was sugar consumption. Up to 72% of children agreed to bring packed meal, 90.7% were used to have a breakfast, 80% used to clean their mouth every day, 70.7% clean their mouth after meals, 64% brush their teeth after eating candy, and 89.3 % brush their teeth before going to bed. There is a relationship between oral hygiene and dietary behavior and dental caries status of primary school children. In conclusion, there is a relationship between oral hygiene and dietary behavior and dental caries status of primary school children.

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THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DENTAL CARIES AND BODY MASS INDEX AMONG PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN IN MAKKAH CITY

Egyptian Dental Journal ◽

10.21608/edj.2017.73868 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 63 (2) ◽

pp. 1099-1110

Author(s):

Alamri Fahad ◽

Alahmadi Abdulrahman ◽

AlGhamdi Badr ◽

Alghamdi Essam ◽

Alqarni Anas ◽

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Keyword(s):

Body Mass Index ◽

Dental Caries ◽

Primary School ◽

Body Mass ◽

School Children ◽

Primary School Children ◽

Makkah City ◽

The Relationship

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Oral health in relation to nutritional status among 10 years old primary school children in Al-Hillah city/ Iraq

Journal of Baghdad College of Dentistry ◽

10.26477/jbcd.v31i4.2720 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 31 (4) ◽

Author(s):

Sarah Y. AL Khafaji ◽

Nadia A Al Rawi

Keyword(s):

Oral Health ◽

Nutritional Status ◽

Primary School ◽

Rural Area ◽

School Children ◽

Primary Schools ◽

Health Condition ◽

Primary School Children ◽

Gingival Index ◽

Gingival Health

Background: Oral health and nutrition are in interdependent relationship that good nutritional health enhancing good oral health. Nutrition can affect the development and integrity of oral cavity and the progression of oral disease. The aim of the present study was to assess the prevalence of the gingival health condition in relation to the nutritional status, among 10 years old primary school children in urban and rural area in Al-Hillah city. Material and method: Eight hundred ninety one (891) students, aged10 years old, selected randomly from different primary schools, in urban and rural area in Al-Hillah city, were included in this study. Oral examination including of plaque index assessment, which was done according to the criteria by Silness and Loe, in 1964, gingival health conditions was determined according to Loe and Silness, 1963. Nutritional status was assessed using body mass index (BMI), following the criteria of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention growth chart (CDC). Statistical analysis was done using Kruskal Wallis test, Mann-Whitney U test and ANOVA, p-value of < 0.05 was considered as statistically significant. Results: This study showed that the majority of the sample was found to be with normal gingival health condition. No significant difference was observed between the gingival index in relation to gender, or residence also, no significant result was found, between plaque and gingival index in relation to the nutritional status. Conclusion: The majority of the sample with normal gingiva however the nutritional status had no significant effect on gingival health condition while the urbanization had an effect on oral hygiene

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