Child Behavior
Conditions
Brief summary
1. Prevalence of non-nutritive sucking habits (NNSH) in a group of Egyptian children aged 3-8 years old in Giza Governorate. 2. Assessment of factors associated with NNSH.
Detailed description
Several studies have reported on the prevalence of non-nutritive sucking behaviors among infants and young children in different populations. Non-nutritive sucking is regarded as a normal part of development, and early studies of its prevalence generally found that 70-90% of children had some history of a non-nutritive sucking habit. Like these early studies, most recent studies have used retrospective methods to assess the prevalence of non-nutritive sucking habits. Prolonged duration of non-nutritive sucking behaviors may have consequences in regard to the developing orofacial structures and occlusion. Little is known as to why some children have sucking habits beyond the first 2 to 3 years of life. Prevalence of NNSH and associated factors in Egyptian children might be different.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALno intervention
no intervention
Sponsors
Cairo University
Study design
Observational model
OTHER
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
3 Years to 8 Years
Inclusion criteria
* 3-8 years old children. * Children free of systemic diseases. * Positive patient/parents acceptance for participation in the study. * Both sexes will be included.
Exclusion criteria
* Disabled children. * Children with cleft lip & palate. * TMJ disorders. * Children undergoing orthodontic/orthopedic treatment. * Participants who were exposed to thumb sucking prevention programs.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| non-nutritive sucking habits | 20 mins | child sucking one or more of his/her digits and/or object beyond 36 months old. |
Countries
Egypt
Outcome results
None listed