Factors associated with oral health knowledge, attitudes, and practices among legal guardians of preschool children in the Peruvian capital

BMC Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 25(1)

Published: March 17, 2025

Abstract Background Legal guardians frequently serve as role models for their children. The habits they instill in children may prove effective strategies establishing healthy oral hygiene behaviors. present study examined the factors associated with level of health knowledge, attitudes, and practices among legal preschool Peruvian capital. Furthermore, correlation between was assessed. Methods This cross-sectional, analytical evaluated 560 from 30 private educational institutions July December 2022. A validated 20-question questionnaire employed to assess guardians’ regarding health. Pearson’s chi-squared test Fisher’s exact were utilized bivariate analysis. For multivariate analysis, a Poisson regression model robust variance applied using adjusted prevalence ratio (APR). Statistical significance set at p < 0.05. Results total 82.3%, 76.2%, 78.4% showed insufficient unfavorable incorrect health, respectively. results indicated that high school non-university higher education 5.62 4.17 times, respectively, more likely have knowledge than those university education. same 6.18 5.02 times an attitude towards (APR = 6.18, 95% CI 2.88–13.26 APR 5.02, 2.32–10.90, respectively). these 4.35 3.08 compared 4.35; CI: 2.39–7.90, 3.08; 1.66–5.69, On other hand, monthly family income less 270 USD 14% 15% attitudes practices, or 0.86; 0.78–0.95, 0.85; 0.77–0.93, Finally, there moderate direct (Rho 0.56, 0.51–0.62), 0.59, 0.53–0.65), 0.43, 0.36–0.50). Conclusion majority had High risk poor practices. Having protective factor identified

Language: Английский

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High prevalence of oral cavity parasites and its related risk factors in Iranian children with stomatitis; A case-control study

Archives of Oral Biology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 106239 - 106239

Published: March 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Effects of Mothers' Health Beliefs on the Dental Status of Schoolchildren in Taiwanese and Immigrant Women

Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 7, 2025

Backgrounds: Limited evidence suggested that the Health Belief Model (HBM) had been used to explain how children were influenced by their mothers' health behaviors amid rapid increase in international marriages Taiwan. This study aimed explore beliefs of immigrant and Taiwanese mothers regarding children's dental caries status using HBM. Methods: employed a cross-sectional design. A total 157 mothers, 29 from China, 64 Southeast Asia purposively selected 11 elementary schools. Each participant completed structured questionnaire included socio-demographic information, lifestyle habits, self-perceived oral beliefs, hygiene behaviors. Dental records aged 6-12 obtained local dentists at each school. Results: scored significantly higher perceived susceptibility, severity, benefit compared China Asia. However, there no significant differences among three groups. multiple linear regression model, adjusted for covariates, indicated scores associated with lower children. Conclusion: While environmental genetic factors children, our findings demonstrated mother's affected her status.

Language: Английский

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Multifactorial Analysis of Oral Health-Related Quality of Life in Children with Special Health Care Needs: A Case-Control Study

Healthcare, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 13(8), P. 919 - 919

Published: April 17, 2025

Objectives: The present study aims to investigate the oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) among children with special needs (CSN) and without care (CWSCN) in Saudi Arabia explore association between various factors, including dental caries status, sociodemographic characteristics, behavioral OHRQoL. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive was conducted. total 773 were examined (257 CSN 516 CWSCN). OHRQoL assessed using Modified Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP). Multivariable logistic regression used determine relationship OHIP (mean score) independent variables. Results: mean physical impact 2.5 ± 1.1 3.1 1.7 6–11 yrs-old 12–16-yr-old (p = 0.021), respectively. personal satisfaction score 3.2 2.4 CWSCN 0.001), Children had a 3.11 (95% CI: 1.23–5.21, p 0.0001) times higher than CWSCN. Male 1.87 0.12–2.89, 0.024) female children. whose parents primary school or less education 1.92 0.17–3.11, 0.029) those intermediate education. Conclusions: showed that poor high impact, pain, psychological scores compared strong observed parental hygiene practices, use non-fluoridated toothpaste.

Language: Английский

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Antiplatelet drug application in dental clinical practice. Efficacy, safety and guidelines: a systematic review

Oral & Implantology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 17(2), P. 67 - 86

Published: April 16, 2025

Background: Antiplatelet (APL) therapy (TH) plays a crucial role in preventing thrombotic (TRB) events patients with cardiovascular diseases. However, its application dental clinical practice remains topic of debate due to concerns regarding bleeding (BL) complications during invasive procedures (PRC). Objective: This systematic review aims evaluate the efficacy and safety APL drugs PRCs, assess risk BL complications, examine existing guidelines for managing on TH. Methods: A comprehensive search was conducted PubMed, Scopus, Web Science studies published from January 1, 2004 2024. Eligible included randomized controlled trials, observational studies, evaluating use PRCs. Data outcomes (e.g., prevention TRB events), complications), adherence were extracted synthesized. Results: total 28 review, comprising guidelines. The findings suggest that discontinuation TH before PRCs may increase without significantly reducing complications. evidence associated is inconclusive. Existing vary their recommendations TH, highlighting need standardized protocols. Conclusion: essential high-risk patients, not be warranted most cases. further research needed clarify develop evidence-based these practice. Standardized protocols considering both are ensuring optimal patient care.

Language: Английский

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