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ArticleBMC oral health2024

Evaluating the effectiveness of web-based oral health education on enhancing mothers' awareness: a semi-experimental internet-based intervention.

Kasra Kashani, Arash Shahravan, Afshin Sarafinejad

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Article in BMC oral health, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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  1. The effect of socio-economic background on parental knowledge regarding oral health and its association with proactive behaviours.European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry · 2026
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3 authors.

Kasra KashaniStudent Research Committee, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran.
Arash ShahravanDepartment of Endodontics, School of Dentistry, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran.
Afshin SarafinejadClinical Informatics Research and Development Lab, Clinical Research Development Unit, Shafa Hospital, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran. asarafinejad@kmu.ac.ir.

Funding

Student Research Committee, Kerman Medical University, Iran. 401000384
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesThis study examined the impact of web-based education on enhancing mothers' awareness of oral health care for children aged 9 and 12 years. It focused on the crucial role of mothers in educating about oral health to prevent dental diseases and reduce long-term healthcare costs.

methodsMothers were divided into three groups: control, intervention with a web system, and intervention with a brochure. Over one month, their knowledge about their children's oral health was assessed before and after the intervention.

resultsData were analyzed using parametric t-tests and non-parametric Mann-Whitney U tests. The findings indicated a significant increase in parental awareness in both intervention groups.

conclusionIt is recommended that parent education be done using web-based systems or mobile apps, which are better choices due to greater accessibility and interactivity.

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Health Education, DentalInternet-Based InterventionMothersOral HealthAdultChildDental Care for ChildrenFemaleHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHumansInternetMobile ApplicationsPamphletsChildDental care for childrenInternet-based interventionOral healthTooth

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PMID39462340
PMCPMC11512505

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