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Changes in young children's oral health-related behaviours and caregiver knowledge: A cluster randomized controlled

Aryane Marques Menegaz1, Luciana de Ávila Quevedo2, Ludmila Correa Muniz3

  • 1Graduate School of Dentistry, Pelotas Federal University, Pelotas, Brazil.

Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology
|December 16, 2019
PubMed

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This study shows that a targeted intervention significantly improved young children's oral hygiene habits and increased caregiver knowledge. The findings highlight the intervention's effectiveness in promoting better oral health behaviors.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • Health Behavior Interventions

Background:

  • Young children are susceptible to poor oral health behaviors.
  • Caregiver knowledge is crucial for establishing effective oral hygiene practices in children.
  • Early interventions can positively impact long-term oral health outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate an intervention aimed at enhancing children's oral health behaviors.
  • To assess the intervention's impact on caregiver knowledge regarding oral health.
  • To determine the effectiveness of a community-based oral health program.

Main Methods:

  • A cluster randomized controlled trial was conducted over 12 months in Pelotas, Southern Brazil.
  • 170 caregiver-child dyads received the intervention, while 174 formed the control group.
  • Multilevel mixed-effects models analyzed changes in oral hygiene, sugar intake, dental service use, and caregiver knowledge.

Main Results:

  • Children in the intervention group showed significant improvements in oral hygiene behaviors.
  • Intervention participants were more likely to use fluoride toothpaste twice daily and brush before bed.
  • Caregivers in the intervention group demonstrated increased oral health knowledge and higher utilization of preventive dental services.

Conclusions:

  • The intervention demonstrated positive effects on children's oral health-related behaviors.
  • Caregiver knowledge of oral health significantly improved following the intervention.
  • This program is effective in promoting better oral health practices among young children and their caregivers.
Abstract

Keywords:
health promotionmotivational interviewingoral healthprimary healthcare

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