Improving oral hygiene and health behaviors in kindergarten children and their mothers through oral health education. Oral Health
Conditions
Interventions
This study involves a randomized controlled trial designed to assess the effectiveness of an oral health education program on improving oral hygiene in kindergarten children and enhancing mothers’ kno
Sponsors
King Faisal University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Children aged 5-6 years who are registered in the respective academic year at kindergarten schools in Al-Ahsa. 2. Mothers of preschool children who agree to participate and provide consent. 3. Children and mothers who can attend all educational sessions.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Special needs kindergartens. 2. Illiterate mothers. 3. Children with dental anomalies. 4. Children with orthodontic appliances. 5. Children with systemic conditions such as Diabetes mellitus, Hemophilia, Cancer, Craniofacial anomalies, or syndromes.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Oral hygiene status is measured using the Simplified Oral Hygiene Index (OHI-S) at baseline and after the completion of the oral health education program | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Mothers’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding children’s oral health are measured using a structured questionnaire at baseline before the educational lecture and at follow-up assessment 3 months after the educational lecture | — |
Countries
Saudi Arabia
Contacts
Public ContactHajar Alsuwayi
Outcome results
None listed