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OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence of daily tooth brushing and evaluate some variables associated. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: A cross-sectional study was carried out in 320 schoolchildren six to nine years old in Campeche, Mexico. Information on sociodemographic and socio-economic variables, oral hygiene practices and attitudes were collected through a questionnaire. The frequency of tooth brushing was categorized as "0" = fewer than seven times/week, "1" = at least once a day. In the analysis, nonparametric tests were used. RESULTS: Mean age was 6.99 +/- 1.00 years, 52.5% were boys. The prevalence of daily tooth brushing was 81.6%. In bivariate analysis, the prevalence of tooth brushing was higher (p < 0.05) among the children of mothers with higher schooling (9.80 years vs 8.47 years, p < 0.05), and in younger children (84.6% in 6-7-year olds vs 71.2% in 8-9-year olds, p < 0.05). A slight, non-significant association (p < 0.10) was noted between the current frequency of tooth brushing and an earlier age when the child first started brushing with toothpaste. There were no statistically significant differences (p > 0.05) in the frequency of tooth brushing by gender or by the mother's attitude toward the oral health of her child. CONCLUSIONS: The prevalence of daily tooth brushing was high compared to other studies. Mother's maximum level of schooling (as an indicator of socio-economic position) was associated with higher frequency of tooth brushing. Maternal characteristics are associated with the oral health behaviour of their children.
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Cárie Dentária , Escolaridade , Educação em Saúde Bucal , Saúde Bucal/estatística & dados numéricos , Escovação Dentária/estatística & dados numéricos , Fatores Etários , Atitude Frente a Saúde , Criança , Estudos Transversais , Demografia , Cárie Dentária/epidemiologia , Cárie Dentária/prevenção & controle , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , México/epidemiologia , Prevalência , Cremes DentaisRESUMO
OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence of daily tooth brushing and evaluate some variables associated. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: A cross-sectional study was carried out in 320 schoolchildren six to nine years old in Campeche, Mexico. Information on sociodemographic and socio-economic variables, oral hygiene practices and attitudes were collected through a questionnaire. The frequency of tooth brushing was categorized as "0" = fewer than seven times/week, "1" = at least once a day. In the analysis, nonparametric tests were used. RESULTS: Mean age was 6.99 ± 1.00 years, 52.5% were boys. The prevalence of daily tooth brushing was 81.6%. In bivariate analysis, the prevalence of tooth brushing was higher (p < 0.05) among the children of mothers with higher schooling (9.80 years vs 8.47 years, p < 0.05), and in younger children (84.6% in 6-7-year olds vs 71.2% in 8-9-year olds, p < 0.05). A slight, non-significant association (p < 0.10) was noted between the current frequency of tooth brushing and an earlier age when the child first started brushing with toothpaste. There were no statistically significant differences (p > 0.05) in the frequency of tooth brushing by gender or by the mother's attitude toward the oral health of her child. CONCLUSIONS: The prevalence of daily tooth brushing was high compared to other studies. Mother's maximum level of schooling (as an indicator of socio-economic position) was associated with higher frequency of tooth brushing. Maternal characteristics are associated with the oral health behaviour of their children.
OBJETIVO: Determinar la prevalencia del cepillado dental diario y evaluar algunas de las variables asociadas. SUJETOS Y MÉTODOS: Se llevó a cabo un estudio transversal en 320 escolares de seis a nueve años de edad en Campeche, México. La información sobre las variables sociodemográficas y socio-económicas, las prácticas higiénicas orales y las actitudes, fue recopilada mediante un cuestionario. La frecuencia de cepillado dental fue clasificada con las siguientes categorías: "0" = menos de siete veces por semana, "1" = por lo menos una vez al día. En el análisis, se usaron pruebas no paramétricas. RESULTADOS: La edad promedio fue 6.99 ± 1.00 años, 52.5% fueron varones. La prevalencia del cepillado dental diario fue 81.6%. En el análisis bivariante, la prevalencia del cepillado dental fue más alta (p < 0.05) entre los niños de madres con mayor escolaridad (9.80 años frente a 8.47 años, p < 0.05), y en los niños de menor edad (84.6% en los de 6 a 7 años frente a 71.2% en los de 8 a 9 años, p < 0.05). Una ligera asociación no significativa (p < 0.10) fue observada entre la frecuencia actual del cepillado dental, y la existente en una edad más temprana, cuando el niño comenzara por primera vez a cepillarse con crema dental. No hubo ninguna diferencia estadísticamente significativa (p > 0.05) en la frecuencia del cepillado dental por género o por la actitud de la madre hacia la salud oral de su niño. CONCLUSIONES: La prevalencia del cepillado dental diario fue alta en comparación con la de otros estudios. El máximo nivel escolar de las madres predominio (como indicador de posición socio-económica) estuvo asociado con una mayor frecuencia del cepillado dental. Las características maternas se encuentran asociadas con la conducta en la relación con la salud oral de sus hijos.