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Parental attitudes toward mouthguards

N Diab, A P Mourino

    Pediatric Dentistry
    |January 27, 1998
    PubMed
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    Parents and coaches share responsibility for mouthguard use. Despite high injury rates in sports like basketball and baseball, parents often don't perceive a need for mandatory mouthguards, suggesting targeted education is needed.

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    Area of Science:

    • Sports Medicine
    • Public Health
    • Pediatric Dentistry

    Background:

    • Youth sports participation is high, increasing risk of oral and facial injuries.
    • Mouthguard use is a key preventive measure against sports-related dental trauma.
    • Parental attitudes and perceptions significantly influence protective behaviors in child athletes.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess parental perceptions regarding mouthguard use and responsibility in youth sports.
    • To identify sports with high injury rates where mouthguard use is perceived as lacking.
    • To inform strategies for promoting mandatory mouthguard policies in schools.

    Main Methods:

    • A random sample of 1800 parents in Henrico County, VA public schools received an 11-item questionnaire.

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  • Questions covered responsibility for mouthguard wear, sports requiring mouthguards, and history of child's oral/facial injuries.
  • Data analysis focused on parental responses regarding injury rates, perceived need, and policy recommendations.

    • Main Results:

    • Parents view both parents and coaches as responsible for mouthguard enforcement.
    • Basketball (19%), baseball (17%), and soccer (11%) reported the highest injury percentages.
    • A significant lack of perceived need for mouthguards in these high-injury sports was noted.
    • Parents were more likely to mandate mouthguards for sons, in contact sports, or after previous injury.

    Conclusions:

    • Parental and coaching involvement is crucial for promoting mouthguard use.
    • Targeted educational initiatives for parents and coaches are recommended to increase mouthguard adoption in basketball, baseball, and soccer.
    • Addressing the perceived need for mouthguards is essential for reducing sports-related oral injuries.