Caries increment in young children in Skaraborg, Sweden: associations with parental sociodemography, health habits, and attitudes.
Int J Paediatr Dent
; 27(1): 47-55, 2017 Jan.
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ABSTRACT
AIM:
To explore parental sociodemography, oral health habits, and attitudes in relation to dental caries increment in their children.DESIGN:
A longitudinal questionnaire and clinical study. The children were followed annually from age 3 years (n = 271) to 6 years (n = 243). Carious lesions of different depth were registered (initial and manifest) by four calibrated dentists. The parents filled out a questionnaire. Statistics included factor analyses, Cronbach's alpha together with bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses.RESULTS:
Most of the parents exhibited positive health behaviour and attitudes. 'Late start of toothbrushing of child' was, however, common (≥1 year; 29%) and 'external locus of control' showed a high mean value (10,1; possible range 3-15). In a multivariate model, 'parent born abroad' (OR 3.26, 95% CI 1.85-5.76) and 'parental indulgence' (OR 3.20, 95% CI 1.37-7.51) were the most important for the development of carious lesions in the children.CONCLUSIONS:
This study identified 'parent born abroad' and 'parental indulgence' as significant risk factors for caries in the age period 3 to 6 years. Identifying parents with the greatest need should be emphasized, in order to target promotion and prevention activities.
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Base de données:
MEDLINE
Sujet principal:
Parents
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Comportement en matière de santé
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Attitude envers la santé
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Caries dentaires
Type d'étude:
Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
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Risk_factors_studies
Aspects:
Determinantes_sociais_saude
Limites:
Child
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Pays/Région comme sujet:
Europa
Langue:
En
Journal:
Int J Paediatr Dent
Sujet du journal:
ODONTOLOGIA
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PEDIATRIA
Année:
2017
Type de document:
Article
Pays d'affiliation:
Suède