scholarly journals How Do Mothers Living in Socially Deprived Communities Perceive Oral Health of Young Children? A Qualitative Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (7) ◽  
pp. 3521
Author(s):  
Amit Arora ◽  
Dimitri Lucas ◽  
Michael To ◽  
Ritesh Chimoriya ◽  
Sameer Bhole ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Social Class ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Young Children ◽  
Perceived Control ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Oral Health Promotion ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Child Oral Health ◽  
Oral Health Practices

This qualitative study aims to explore and gain an in-depth understanding of the knowledge and perceptions of mothers living in Greater Western Sydney (GWS), one of Australia’s most socio-economically disadvantaged regions, regarding the factors that influence oral health of young children. Mother–child dyads (n = 45) were purposively selected from a population-based cohort study in GWS. Semi-structured in-depth interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim, and subsequently analyzed using thematic analysis. Five main themes emerged from the interviews: (1) beliefs about child oral health and first set of teeth; (2) awareness and attitudes towards oral health services; (3) identification of caries risk and protective factors; (4) broader cultural and social class influences on childhood oral health practices; and (5) the influence of parental self-confidence, self-efficacy, and perceived control. Overall, mothers reported having limited knowledge and awareness on the importance of baby teeth, child’s first dental visit, and seeking oral health care. Oral health and preventative practices in children were reported to be influenced by past dental experiences, culture and social class, and parental factors. The empirical findings of this study bring our attention to the critical factors that influence child oral health and the opportunities for co-creating child oral health promotion by targeting mothers.

scholarly journals Implementing HEM in the assessment of oral health promotion to families in underserved areas

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽  
Author(s):  
K Wretlind ◽  
M Magnusson ◽  
M Hallmyr
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Low Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Cognitive Theory ◽  
Health Determinants ◽  
Oral Health Promotion ◽  
Team Members ◽  
Low Socioeconomic ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Health Promoting

Abstract The aim was to, in an oral health promoting setting in low socioeconomic areas, implement a method aiming at improving quality of work by assessing both formative and summative results. The overall aim is to decrease health inequity. Methods Five teams of dental hygienists (n = 5) and dental nurses (n = 3), who operated in socioeconomic low-status areas, participated. The teams were performing health promoting activities on arenas as for example family-centrals. These teams were introduced on how to report health promoting activities according to the Health Equilibrium Methodology (HEM), which is based on Social Cognitive Theory. Following questions were put and answered in every report: Which health determinants were targeted? Did any person seem to perceive him-/herself excluded? Did anything unexpected happen? What to think about next time? Quantitative data were also documented: Almost six-hundred individuals were included in a total of 36 reports. Of these 50% were adults/parents and the rest children, most of them between 1-6 years old. The reports were written directly into a database after every activity and then processed by a facilitator and later discussed with the teams in workshops every third month. Results Analysis of the reports shows that the implementation of health promoting activities according to HEM included the following: -Identification of important health determinants. - Attention on how to get everyone involved and if anything unexpected happened. - Suggestions for change for the next time. Throughout the workshops the team-members exchanged experiences. Conclusions The HEM-method facilitates depicting and discussing the process of health promotion with focus on health equity. Thereby the method has a potential to support development of high-quality health-promoting activities in populations with low socioeconomic status. It may also lead to a better professional self-confidence.

Inequalities in oral health practices and social space: An exploratory qualitative study

Health Policy ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 86 (1) ◽  
pp. 119-128 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sônia Cristina Lima Chaves ◽  
Lígia Maria Vieira-da-Silva
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Social Space ◽  
Health Practices ◽  
Oral Health Practices

scholarly journals Evaluation of the child oral health promotion ‘MaliMali’ Programme based on schools in the Kingdom of Tonga

2017 ◽  
Vol 67 (4) ◽  
pp. 229-237 ◽  
Author(s):  
Reiri Takeuchi ◽  
Kohji Kawamura ◽  
Sayuri Kawamura ◽  
Mami Endoh ◽  
Chizuru Uchida ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Health Promotion ◽  
Child Oral Health

scholarly journals Oral Health Awareness Among School Teachers in Thiruvallur District of Tamilnadu

2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 26-29
Author(s):  
JR John ◽  
R Raghavelu ◽  
R Selvakumar ◽  
G Rajendran
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Health Awareness ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Oral Health Promotion ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
High Level ◽  
Oral Health Practices

ABSTRACT Objective The study was done with an aim to know the knowledge, attitude and practices among school teachers regarding oral health. Methods A cross-sectional questionnaire survey was conducted among 285 school teachers from 28 schools (government and private schools) located in Thiruvallur district of Tamil Nadu. Results Whilst majority of the school teachers had high level of interest towards the importance of oral health, their lack of knowledge was one of the constraints for further promotion of oral health. Additionally, inadequate resources and training programs for teachers were also identified to be significant barriers in promoting positive dental health education. Conclusion This study emphasizes the need for regular training programs for school teachers that involves knowledge and positive approaches towards oral health practices. It is also imperative that school management provide adequate resources for the training needs that accommodate oral health awareness and positive approaches for oral health promotion.

scholarly journals Breastfeeding and Child Oral Health Promotion: Perspectives of Nursing Mothers and Dentists

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pedro Igor Cardozo ◽  
FRANKLIN DELANO SOARES FORTE ◽  
Adriane Pires Batiston
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Methodological Approach ◽  
Family Health ◽  
Care Quality ◽  
Oral Health Promotion ◽  
Health Strategy ◽  
Family Health Strategy ◽  
Nursing Mothers ◽  
Child Oral Health ◽  
Children’S Oral Health

Abstract Background: The aim of this study was to analyze the knowledge and practices of dentists regarding breastfeeding as a strategy for promoting children's oral health. It also aimed to investigate how nursing mothers perceive the participation of dentists in actions to promote and support breastfeeding. Methods: this study employed a mixed methodological approach. During the quantitative phase, 91 dentists of the Family Health Strategy answered an electronic questionnaire, and the data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. For the qualitative investigation, were interviewed 21 nursing mothers. These interviews were examined through content analysis, and the results were interpreted from the perspective of the Theory of Planned Behavior. Results: Among dentists, 81.3% agreed that they are aware of the implications of breastfeeding for the child's oral health and reported 72.8% advising mothers and pregnant women about its benefits. Ambivalent social norms and weaknesses related to actions promoting and supporting breastfeeding emerged in the speeches of nursing mothers, and unfamiliarity about the benefits of this practice for children's oral health. Conclusions: Dentists recognize the benefits of breastfeeding for children's oral health. On the other hand, the nursing mothers pointed out barriers, exposed weaknesses, and signaled necessary conjunction of efforts to improve maternal and child care quality.

scholarly journals Adaptation of child oral health education leaflets for Arabic migrants in Australia: a qualitative study

2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Amit Arora ◽  
Ibrahim Al-Salti ◽  
Hussam Murad ◽  
Quang Tran ◽  
Rhonda Itaoui ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Oral Health Education ◽  
Child Oral Health
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