Knowledge, attitude, of Mothers On Oral Hygine Practices Among 1-5 Year Old Children And Association With Their Oral Hygiene Practices- A Comparitive Study.
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2012-10
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Aim: This study aims to investigate oral hygiene and frequency of oral cleaning in children up to
5 years in relation to mother related factors. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study of 250 children
aged 1-5 years in Chennai, Tamil Nadu was implemented. Mothers answered questions about their own oral
self-care and their children’s oral hygiene. Chi-square test and logistic regression analysis was done. Results:
Twice daily oral cleaning was reported for 95% of all children . 92% of the mothers believed it necessary to
rinse the mouth between meals and to clean the gum pads even if teeth have not erupted. Oral hygiene was
seen to be better in children whose mother’s own brushing frequency was high. It was also seen that mothers
with a higher educational level had a better attitude towards their child’s oral hygiene care. Conclusion: To
improve oral hygiene in early childhood, more emphasis should be placed on mother’s own tooth brushing
practice and their skills in their children’s oral hygiene.
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Oral Hygiene, Children, Attitude, Mothers
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Manipal Sunayana, Joseph Anna, Prabu D, Naveen N, Adusumilli Preethi, Ahmed Adil. Knowledge, attitude, of Mothers On Oral Hygine Practices Among 1-5 Year Old Children And Association With Their Oral Hygiene Practices- A Comparitive Study. Annals and Essences of Dentistry. 2012 Oct-Dec; 4(4): 19-24.