ArticleChildren (Basel, Switzerland)2024
Parental Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding Early Childhood Caries in Bihor, Romania: A Cross-Sectional Study.
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- Early childhood caries-related complications in pediatric dental emergencies: a 7-year retrospective study from Romania.Clinical oral investigations · 2026Observational
- Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of parents of pediatric patients undergoing eye surgery under general anesthesia: a cross-sectional study.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Oro-Dental Characteristics Associated with Pediatric Dental Neglect: A Retrospective Study.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Parental Perspectives on Oral Health and Access to Care in Children with Down Syndrome: A Narrative Review.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Impact of Marital Status, Education, and Family Size on Parental Behaviors Toward Early Childhood Caries in Romania.Dentistry journal · 2025Article
- The Role of Oxidative Stress-Related Gene Polymorphisms (Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2025Article
- Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Medical Students Toward Prehospital Emergency Care: A Cross-Sectional Study.Advances in medical education and practice · 2025Article
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- Global Geographical Disparities in Untreated Caries of Permanent Teeth.Galen medical journal · 2024Review
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Abstract
BACKGROUND/
objectivesEarly childhood caries (ECC) is a significant global health issue, particularly affecting deciduous teeth in young children. ECC is prevalent in Romania, where nearly half of children experience dental caries. This study aimed to assess the influence of gender, age, and living environment on parents' knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding ECC in Bihor County, Romania, using a KAP-type questionnaire.
methodsA cross-sectional study was conducted between March and September 2024, utilizing an online KAP questionnaire distributed via social networks. The sample comprised 419 parents of children under six years old. Respondents provided socio-demographic data and answered questions regarding their knowledge, attitudes, and practices concerning ECC prevention, treatment, and oral health. Statistical analysis was conducted using Chi-square tests to assess associations between demographic factors and parental KAP. A
resultsOf the 419 respondents, 83.1% were female, and 62.5% were between the ages of 31 and 40. Significant gender-based differences were found in knowledge about pain from caries (93.7% of female participants vs. 81.7% of male participants,
conclusionsThe study highlights gender, age, and urban-rural disparities in parental knowledge and attitudes towards ECC. These findings underscore the need for targeted educational interventions to improve oral health outcomes and reduce ECC prevalence in the Bihor region. Tailored public health strategies addressing demographic factors could enhance preventive oral health behaviors and reduce the healthcare burden associated with untreated dental caries.
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