Oral health status of toddlers.
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: The first group (mother and child level): they will receive an educational booklet (self-care training to improve oral health and daily examination training for the
Sponsors
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
1 Years to 2 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Iranian children one to two years old who refer to comprehensive health centers in the south of Tehran for routine vaccination and growth monitoring. Mother's minimum literacy Mother's consent to participate in the plan.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Existence of systemic problems Mental disability of the child
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Index (dmft). Timepoint: First visit after 6 months and 12 months follow up. Method of measurement: Visual exam.;Plaque Index. Timepoint: First visit after 6 months and 12 months follow up. Method of measurement: Visual exam. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Mother's knowledge about child's oral and dental health. Timepoint: Before the intervention and 6 and 12 months after the intervention. Method of measurement: Questionnaire with 22 questions.;Mother's attitude about child's oral and dental health. Timepoint: Before the intervention and 6 and 12 months after the intervention. Method of measurement: Questionnaire with 5 questions.;Mother's performance about child's oral and dental health. Timepoint: Before the intervention and 6 and 12 months after the intervention. Method of measurement: Questionnaire with 10 questions.;Mother's self-reported regarding the oral and dental health of the child and herself. Timepoint: Before the intervention and 6 and 12 months after the intervention. Method of measurement: Questionnaire with 6 questions. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactSimin Zahra Mohebbi
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed