Does maternal tooth brushing-related sef-efficacy predict child's brushing adherence?
Uma B Dixit1, Priyanka R Sehgal1, Lakshmi Moorthy1
1Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, DY Patil University-School of Dentistry, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Summary
Maternal tooth brushing-related self-efficacy (MTBSE) significantly impacts children's adherence to twice-daily brushing. Higher maternal confidence is linked to better child brushing habits, crucial for preventing dental caries.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Public Health
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Dental plaque is a primary cause of dental caries.
- Twice-daily assisted tooth brushing is effective for plaque control in young children.
- Maternal self-efficacy's role in children's oral health behaviors is under-researched.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between maternal tooth brushing-related self-efficacy (MTBSE) and a child's adherence to brushing.
- To identify predictors of brushing adherence in young children.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study involving 781 mother-child dyads (children aged 2-6 years).
- Mothers completed questionnaires on sociodemographics, oral health knowledge (MOHK), and MTBSE.
- Child brushing adherence defined as twice-daily assisted brushing with toothbrush and toothpaste.
Main Results:
- Only 26.9% of children exhibited complete brushing adherence.
- Children with complete adherence were more likely to be single children (P < 0.001).
- Mothers with significantly higher MTBSE had children with better brushing adherence (P < 0.001).
- MTBSE, MOHK, and sibling status were significant predictors of brushing adherence.
Conclusions:
- Maternal tooth brushing-related self-efficacy is a significant factor in achieving complete toothbrushing adherence in children aged 2-6.
- Interventions aimed at improving maternal self-efficacy may enhance children's oral hygiene practices.
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