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Cross-sectional study on factors associated with flossing in Brazilian young children

A N Rubim1, J Ramos-Jorge1, P S Mourão2

  • 1Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil.

European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry : Official Journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry
|December 22, 2022
PubMed

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Caregivers are more likely to floss young children

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • Public Health
  • Oral Hygiene Practices

Background:

  • Caregiver flossing habits are crucial for young children's oral health.
  • Understanding factors influencing caregiver flossing is essential for targeted interventions.
  • Limited research exists on caregiver flossing practices in Brazilian preschool populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate factors associated with caregiver flossing in young Brazilian children.
  • To identify predictors of daily oral hygiene practices among toddlers.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study of 305 children (aged 1-3) and their mothers in Diamantina, Brazil.
  • Data collected via questionnaires on socio-demographics, habits, and oral clinical examinations.
  • Statistical analysis included descriptive statistics, chi-square test, and Poisson regression.

Main Results:

  • The prevalence of caregiver flossing was 20.3%.
  • Children's flossing was significantly associated with mothers' daily flossing habit (PR 2.32).
  • Frequent children's tooth brushing by the mother also predicted caregiver flossing (PR 2.85).

Conclusions:

  • Mothers' daily flossing behavior is a key factor in ensuring their children's oral hygiene.
  • Frequent tooth brushing by mothers is positively correlated with caregiver flossing.
  • Promoting maternal oral hygiene may improve flossing practices in young children.
Abstract

Keywords:
ChildFlossHealthy habitOral healthOral hygiene

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