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Bahareh Kabiri1, Ali Reza Hidarnia2, Mehdi Mirzaei Alavijeh3
1Health Education and Health Promotion, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran.
Biomed Research International
|June 11, 2021
Summary
Social cognitive factors like self-efficacy and practice guidance are key to preventing childhood tooth decay. These family-centered strategies are crucial for effective dental health programs.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Health Psychology
Background:
- Rising rates of primary tooth decay in Iran necessitate evidence-based, family-centered prevention.
- Social cognitive theory provides a framework for understanding health behaviors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify family-centered social cognitive factors influencing deciduous tooth caries prevention in children.
- Utilize the intervention mapping protocol to guide program development.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study involving 240 mothers in Ilam, Iran.
- Data collected via a self-designed questionnaire assessing demographic and social cognitive variables.
- Statistical analysis included ANOVA and linear regression.
Main Results:
- Perceived self-efficacy, practice guidance, perceived barriers, and social norms significantly predicted behavioral intention.
- These factors explained 71% of the variance in behavioral intention to prevent primary tooth caries.
- Key predictors for preventing childhood tooth decay were identified.
Conclusions:
- Perceived self-efficacy, perceived barriers, practice guidance, and social norms are vital components for family-centered caries prevention programs.
- Findings support the development of targeted interventions based on social cognitive theory.
- Effective prevention strategies should empower families and address perceived challenges.
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