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Influence of maternal attitudes and parenting style on children`s dental caries experience

Zerrin Abbasoglu1, Senem Selvi Kuvvetli1

  • 1Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Yeditepe University, Istanbul, Turkey.

JPMA. the Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
|January 2, 2022
PubMed

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Parental attitudes significantly influence children's dental caries. A healthy family environment and empowering parenting styles promote better oral health outcomes in children.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • Family Studies
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Parental attitudes are crucial in shaping children's health behaviors.
  • Understanding the link between family dynamics and oral health is vital for preventive strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between maternal attitudes and the prevalence of dental caries in children.
  • To identify specific parental attitudes that correlate with children's oral health outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional observational study involving 258 mothers and their children (aged 6-15).
  • Maternal attitudes were assessed using the parental attitude research instrument.
  • Multivariable Poisson regression analysis was employed to determine predictors of dental caries prevalence.

Main Results:

  • 'Rejection of traditional housewife role' and 'level of discipline' showed a negative correlation with caries prevalence (p<0.05).
  • 'Level of marital conflict' demonstrated a positive correlation with caries prevalence.
  • Specific maternal attitudes were statistically linked to children's dental caries experience.

Conclusions:

  • A supportive and empowering family environment positively impacts children's oral health.
  • Maternal attitudes, particularly regarding discipline and marital conflict, are associated with children's dental caries.
  • Findings suggest interventions targeting parental attitudes may improve pediatric oral health.
Abstract

Keywords:
Attitude, Dental caries, Maternal behaviour, Oral health.

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