ArticlePloS one2016
Framing Young Childrens Oral Health: A Participatory Action Research Project.
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- Four-level evaluation of health promotion intervention for preventing early childhood caries: a randomized controlled trial.BMC public health · 2017Trial
- A cross-sectional investigation on oral health and hygiene among children aged 7-10 years in extremely high altitude areas of China.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Understanding parental perspectives on young children's oral health (≤ 4 years) growing up in a disadvantaged neighbourhood of Amsterdam, the Netherlands: an exploratory study.BMC public health · 2024Article
- Family factors associated with dental caries among 5-year-old preschool children.Frontiers in dental medicine · 2024Article
- Evaluation of oral health services and challenges faced by oral health practitioners working in Nyarugenge, Rwanda.PloS one · 2024Article
- Tooth brushing performance in adolescents as compared to the best-practice demonstrated in group prophylaxis programs: an observational study.BMC oral health · 2021Observational
- What Child Oral Health-Related Behaviors Can First-time Mothers Actualize? A Pragmatic Prospective Study.JDR clinical and translational research · 2020Article
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- Examining the Efficacy of Online Self-Paced Interactive Video-Recordings in Nursing Skill Competency Learning: Seeking Preliminary Evidence Through an Action Research.Medical science educator · 2019Article
- The Persistence of Oral Health Disparities for African American Children: A Scoping Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2019Article
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Abstract
BACKGROUND AND
objectivesDespite the widespread acknowledgement of the importance of childhood oral health, little progress has been made in preventing early childhood caries. Limited information exists regarding specific daily-life and community-related factors that impede optimal oral hygiene, diet, care, and ultimately oral health for children. We sought to understand what parents of young children consider important and potentially modifiable factors and resources influencing their children's oral health, within the contexts of the family and the community.
methodsThis qualitative study employed Photovoice among 10 English-speaking parents of infants and toddlers who were clients of an urban WIC clinic in North Carolina. The primary research question was: "What do you consider as important behaviors, as well as family and community resources to prevent cavities among young children?" Five group sessions were conducted and they were recorded, transcribed verbatim and analyzed using qualitative research methodology. Inductive analyses were based on analytical summaries, double-coding, and summary matrices and were done using Atlas.ti.7.5.9 software.
findingsGood oral health was associated with avoidance of problems or restorations for the participants. Financial constraints affected healthy food and beverage choices, as well as access to oral health care. Time constraints and occasional frustration related to children's oral hygiene emerged as additional barriers. Establishment of rules/routines and commitment to them was a successful strategy to promote their children's oral health, as well as modeling of older siblings, cooperation among caregivers and peer support. Community programs and organizations, social hubs including playgrounds, grocery stores and social media emerged as promising avenues for gaining support and sharing resources.
conclusionsLow-income parents of young children are faced with daily life struggles that interfere with oral health and care. Financial constraints are pervasive, but parents identified several strategies involving home care and community agents that can be helpful. Future interventions aimed to improve children's oral health must take into consideration the role of families and the communities in which they live.
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