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Motivational interviewing (MI) modestly improved some early childhood caries (ECC) risk behaviors in WIC mothers, specifically increasing teeth brushing and shared utensil use. Further research is needed for broader application.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Behavioral Science
  • Pediatric Dentistry

Background:

  • Early childhood caries (ECC) is a significant public health concern, influenced by parental behaviors.
  • The Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program serves populations at higher risk for ECC.
  • Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a counseling approach that can facilitate behavior change.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of an individualized MI approach in modifying ECC risk-related behaviors among WIC program mothers.
  • To assess changes in maternal attitudes and behaviors concerning oral health practices for young children.

Main Methods:

  • A small-scale study involving 72 mothers from a WIC program.
  • Participants completed pretest and posttest questionnaires 4 weeks apart.
  • The treatment group (n=40) received MI counseling and follow-up telephone calls.

Main Results:

  • No significant changes were observed in maternal valuing of dental health, permissiveness, convenience, change difficulty, or openness to health information.
  • Statistically significant improvements were noted in the treatment group for children's teeth brushing frequency (p=0.001) and use of shared eating utensils (p=0.035).
  • Cariogenic feeding practices and the use of sweets as behavioral rewards were not significantly affected.

Conclusions:

  • MI demonstrated a modest positive impact on specific high-risk parental behaviors contributing to ECC in this WIC mother cohort.
  • The findings suggest MI warrants further investigation with extended interventions, diverse populations, and potentially peer counselors in public health settings.