Validation of Early Childhood Dental Anxiety Impact Scale among 3-5 Year Old Preschool Children in Chennai City

Abstract Background Instruments adapted for the Mexican population to assess oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) in preschoolers remain lacking. This study aimed to cross-culturally adapt and evaluate the psychometric properties of the Mexican version of the Early Childhood Oral Health Impact Scale (M-ECOHIS). Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted with preschool children from southern Mexico. The investigation was divided into a transcultural adaptation phase and a validation phase. The M-ECOHIS was completed by the children’s guardians, and clinical data were also evaluated. Reliability was evaluated using tests of internal consistency and test–retest measures, while construct validity was assessed through Spearman’s correlation coefficient between M-ECOHIS scores and self-reported oral health, and through confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). Construct validity was also evaluated through discriminant validity of the M-ECOHIS, which was determined according to questionnaire scores on oral health measures (e.g., dental caries). Results A total of 303 preschool children participated in this study. Regarding internal consistency, Cronbach’s alpha was > 0.78 for the child section, family section, and general M-ECOHIS. The general intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) for test–retest reliability was 0.95. The correlation between the scores obtained on the child and family impact sections was significant with the self-reported oral health status rating. In relation to CFA, all items of the M-ECOHIS confirmed the latent variables. Further, M-ECOHIS scores were associated with the presence of untreated dental caries, indicating that the questionnaire has good discriminant validity. Conclusion Our findings suggest that the M-ECOHIS is a valid and reliable instrument for assessing the impact of oral health on quality of life in Mexican preschool children.

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Early Childhood Oral Health Impact Scale--Malagasy Version

PsycTESTS Dataset ◽

10.1037/t78287-000 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Jeannot Randrianarivony ◽

Justin Jacques Ravelomanantsoa ◽

Noeline Razanamihaja

Keyword(s):

Early Childhood ◽

Oral Health ◽

Health Impact ◽

Impact Scale

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Smart design of intelligent companion toys for preschool children

Artificial intelligence for engineering design analysis and manufacturing ◽

10.1017/s0890060420000499 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 1-14

Author(s):

Xin Wang ◽

Nian Yin ◽

Zhinan Zhang

Keyword(s):

Artificial Intelligence ◽

Early Childhood ◽

Preschool Children ◽

Essential Role ◽

Childhood Education ◽

Child Centered ◽

Toy Design ◽

Complete Framework ◽

New Framework

Abstract Early childhood education has long-lasting influences on people, and an appropriate companion toy can play an essential role in children's brain development. This paper establishes a complete framework to guide the design of intelligent companion toys for preschool children from 2 to 6 years old, which is child-centered and environment-oriented. The design process is divided into three steps: requirement confirmation, the smart design before the sale, and the iterative update after the sale. This framework considers the characteristics of children and highlights the integration of human and artificial intelligence in design. A case study is provided to prove the superiority of the new framework. In addition to enriching the research on intelligent toy design, this paper also guides for practitioners to design smart toys and helps in children's cognitive development.

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The Association of Early Childhood Caries and Race/Ethnicity among California Preschool Children

Journal of Public Health Dentistry ◽

10.1111/j.1752-7325.2003.tb03472.x ◽

2003 ◽

Vol 63 (1) ◽

pp. 38-46 ◽

Cited By ~ 41

Author(s):

Caroline H. Shiboski ◽

Stuart A. Gansky ◽

Francisco Ramos-Gomez ◽

Long Ngo ◽

Robert Isman ◽

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Keyword(s):

Early Childhood ◽

Preschool Children ◽

Early Childhood Caries ◽

Race Ethnicity ◽

Childhood Caries

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The frequency of Enterobius vermicularis infection in children from Wielkopolska Voivodeship

Diagnostyka Laboratoryjna ◽

10.5604/01.3001.0013.7473 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 54 (1) ◽

pp. 5-9

Author(s):

Marta Siekierska ◽

Karolina Kot ◽

Natalia Łanocha-Arendarczyk ◽

Danuta Kosik-Bogacka

Keyword(s):

Early Childhood ◽

Preschool Children ◽

Environmental Factors ◽

Large Intestine ◽

Young Age ◽

Parasitic Diseases ◽

Place Of Residence ◽

Enterobius Vermicularis

Enterobius vermicularis is a cosmopolitan parasite of large intestine. Enterobius vermicularis infection is found mostly in closed human communities such as kindergartens, nurseries and orphanages. The aim of the study was to evaluate the frequency of E. vermicularis in preschool children from Wielkopolska Voivodeship. In addition, the aim was to determine the relationships between the gender of children, place of residence and the occurrence of enterobiasis and to define the most common symptoms of enterobiasis in infected children. There were 145 children (84 girls and 61 boys) aged 3-6 who attended kindergartens in Wielkopolskie voivodeship. Swabs from the anus area was used according to Graham’s method. The frequency of E. vermicularis infection in the studied children was 7.6%. There were no relationships between the gender of participants as well as the place of residence and the frequency of E. vermicularis infection. There was no relationship between the occurrence of symptoms of enterobiasis and E. vermicularis infection. The examination showed that the half of studied children infected with E. vermicularis had no symptoms of infection. Enterobiasis is the most common parasitosis in preschool and early childhood children. The prevalence of enterobiasis in humans is correlated with socio-environmental factors. On the basis of the presented study, it was found that in order to control the E. vermicularis infection, it would be necessary to regularly educate parents about the risks of parasitic diseases and to teach children the principles of hygiene from a young age.

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