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ArticlePediatric reports2026

The Effect of an Educational Strategy on Mothers' Knowledge and Practices Regarding Their Children's Oral Health.

Martha J Arias-Mendoza, Emilia M Ochoa-Acosta, Andrés A Agudelo-Suárez

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Martha J Arias-MendozaFaculty of Dentistry, Santo Tomas University, Bucaramanga 681002, Colombia.
Emilia M Ochoa-AcostaFaculty of Dentistry, Universidad Cooperativa de Colombia, Envigado 055422, Colombia.
Andrés A Agudelo-SuárezFaculty of Dentistry, University of Antioquia, Medellín 050010, Colombia.ORCID 0000-0002-8079-807X

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Universidad Santo Tomás MC-2023 U063
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Abstract

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objectivesThe assessment of knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) has been utilized to establish effective strategies for improving oral health in various communities. This study evaluated the effect of an educational strategy on mothers' knowledge and practices regarding their children's oral health.

methodsA before-and-after design was conducted in Santander, Colombia. The educational strategy was delivered through interactions with mothers via face-to-face and digital modalities. A structured questionnaire related to oral health knowledge and practices was administered before and after the educational intervention. Descriptive and paired tests were applied to observe statistically significant differences (before-after). Per-Protocol Analysis (PPA) and Intention-to-treat (ITT) analysis were performed. Ethical approval was obtained (CEBIC, 2022).

resultsFifty-eight mothers participated (median age 27 ± IQR 7 years). Observed pre-post changes were observed in the knowledge and practice dimensions, with statistically significant increases in scores and a shift from lower to higher performance categories (

conclusionsPre-post analyses showed changes in knowledge and practices related to children's oral health. However, the quasi-experimental design limits causal inference and the findings should be interpreted as changes associated with the intervention. Further research and intervention alternatives are recommended from multiethnic and multicultural perspectives.

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attitudesdentalhealth educationhealth knowledgehealth promotioninfantmothersoral healthpractice

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PMCPMC13010658

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