Folk Song: A tool for oral hygiene promotion among children and teenagers in Nigeria

Using traditional rhyme (folk song) as a tool for oral hygiene promotion (UTRATOHP) among children in rural communities in Nigeria: A randomised controlled trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

PACTR

Registry ID

PACTR202010863892797

Enrollment

424

Registered

2020-10-07

Start date

2023-06-05

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-08-03

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Conditions

Oral Health

Interventions

Folk song group

Health talk group

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Children (7 - 9-year-old) in Igboora and Idere communities, Ibadan, Nigeria. The participants must either be in a government-registered primary or secondary schools.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Children who have the following physical challenges (hearing, talking, frail) or who are mentally unstable.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Oral health status of the participants	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Knowledge of oral hygiene practices;Oral hygiene practices/behavior	—

Countries

Nigeria

Contacts

Public ContactFolake Lawal

Senior Lecturer and Consultant Community Dentist

folakemilawal@yahoo.com+2348023658988

Outcome results

None listed

Source: PACTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 9, 2026