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Maternal perception of the impact of anterior caries and its treatment on children: A qualitative study
Natália Baschirotto Custódio1, Lisandrea Rocha Schardosim2, Camila Peixoto Piovesan2
1Post-graduate Program in Dentistry, UFPel, Pelotas, RS, Brazil.
Background:
Qualitative studies could allow a more comprehensive understanding about the breadth of children's experiences and perspectives regarding the impact of dental caries treatment.
Aim:
To assess parental perception about children's oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) following the rehabilitation of carious primary anterior teeth.
Methods:
A purposive sample of parents of preschool children attending a University Dental Clinic due to caries in primary anterior teeth was recruited. Qualitative individual interviews about parental perception regarding children's oral health were conducted, audio-recorded, and transcribed verbatim. An interview guide was used, based on the instrument ECOHIS. The responses were analysed using a thematic analysis approach.
Results:
Mothers of 10 children aged 4-8 years old participated. Four themes emerged during data analysis: (a) Perception about the presence and occurrence of caries; (b) Impact on the child's OHRQoL; (c) Impact on family's OHRQoL; and (d) Changes in OHRQoL following oral rehabilitation.
Conclusion:
Mothers of children with dental caries in anterior teeth reported impact on children's and family's life. Also, mothers' reports demonstrated that oral rehabilitation caused positive changes in their children's well-being and everyday life.
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