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ArticleBMC oral health2025

Oral health promotion: a qualitative study to explore perspectives of kindergarten nurses at Qatar.

Asmaa Alkhtib, Amal Alhatu, Trina Parcelona, Wafaa Al-Mulla, Safa A Azim Osman

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Asmaa AlkhtibPrimary Health Care Corporation, Doha, Qatar.
Amal AlhatuPrimary Health Care Corporation, Doha, Qatar.
Trina ParcelonaPrimary Health Care Corporation, Doha, Qatar.
Wafaa Al-MullaQatar University, College of Dental Medicine, Doha, Qatar.
Safa A Azim OsmanQatar University, College of Dental Medicine, Doha, Qatar. safa.osman@qu.edu.qa.

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backgroundThe oral health of preschool children remains a concern globally. Kindergarten and school nurses can improve oral health by reducing the incidence of Early Childhood Caries (ECC) among children. This study aimed to explore the perceptions of kindergarten nurses about a proposed oral health promotion program to be implemented in primary health centres and kindergartens.

methodsThe qualitative research used in-depth interviews of 12 kindergarten nurses who were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. Qualitative data analysis software was used (NVivo9 MANUF). Four major themes emerged and were analysed to explore contextual patterns within the data.

resultsThe major themes included participants acknowledged the high prevalence of caries in children and identified several causes within the local context, including parental practices, poor dietary habits, the impact of cultural lack of oral health knowledge and limitations in the healthcare system. However, the study results' themes also revealed complex barriers and enablers regarding the implementation of the program highlighting interpersonal, structural, systemic, and social elements.

conclusionKindergarten nurses maintained an affirmative attitude towards oral health promotion programs and were enthusiastic about initiating and supporting these programs. This qualitative study brought out critical socio-biological-cultural factors that influence the oral health promotion of preschool children.

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Attitude of Health PersonnelHealth PromotionOral HealthSchool NursingAdultChild, PreschoolDental CariesFemaleHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHumansMaleQualitative ResearchBarriers to oral health promotionInter-professional careOral health promotionPrimary healthcare professionalsQualitative study

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