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Teething problems and parental beliefs in Nigeria
Elizabeth O Oziegbe1, Morenike O Folayan, Comfort A Adekoya-Sofowora
1Department of Child Dental Health, Faculty of Dentistry, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria. elioziegbe@yahoo.com
The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice
|July 4, 2009
Summary
Most Nigerian mothers report teething symptoms like fever, but these may signal infections. Lower socioeconomic status correlates with more reported teething issues in children.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Public Health
- Child Development
Background:
- Teething is a common developmental milestone in infants and young children.
- Parental beliefs and socioeconomic factors can influence the perception and reporting of teething symptoms.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate signs and symptoms associated with teething in Nigerian children.
- To explore parental beliefs regarding teething.
- To examine the impact of socioeconomic status on teething experiences.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involved 1,013 mothers of children aged 4-36 months attending immunization clinics.
- Data on reported symptoms, parental beliefs, and socioeconomic status were collected and analyzed.
Main Results:
- 75.5% of mothers reported systemic signs and symptoms, with fever being the most common (51.8%).
- Mothers from lower socioeconomic classes reported more teething problems.
- Parental belief that teething causes symptoms like fever and diarrhea was prevalent.
Conclusions:
- Reported teething symptoms, particularly fever, are common but may indicate underlying infections.
- Socioeconomic status influences the reporting of teething symptoms.
- Healthcare providers should consider ruling out infections in infants presenting with symptoms during tooth eruption.
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