Incorrect family behavior in caring for the dental and oral health of preschool-aged children can affect the incidence of dental caries in these children and can cause more serious health problems in the future if not...Incorrect family behavior in caring for the dental and oral health of preschool-aged children can affect the incidence of dental caries in these children and can cause more serious health problems in the future if not treated immediately,so it is important to find the right solution.This study aims to determine the effect of family counseling on dental and oral care for preschoolers.This study uses a narrative literature review method.Search articles using 5 databases(Pubmed,ScienceDirect,SpringerLink,ProQuest,and Google Scholar)to search for articles with the keywords family counseling AND Oral health AND Early Childhood Caries AND Behavior Change AND Family and the article selection process refers to the Flow diagram of the PRISMA Statement 2020.The results showed that there were 7 articles analyzed in this study.The implementation of family counseling has a significant effect in increasing self-efficacy,knowledge,ability,and motivation of the family,as well as the behavior of the child,to reduce the risk of dental caries in preschool-age children,taking into account several conditions.It was determined that family counseling is effective in reducing the incidence of dental caries in preschool children.展开更多
Introduction:Children residing in orphanages are a disadvantaged section of the population.Inadequate care can impair the quality of life of orphan children.Aim:The aim of this study was to assess the oral health-rela...Introduction:Children residing in orphanages are a disadvantaged section of the population.Inadequate care can impair the quality of life of orphan children.Aim:The aim of this study was to assess the oral health-related quality of life and dental caries status among institutionalized orphan children.Materials and Methods:Children without parents,aged 6-14 years,were selected from government-run orphanages.Children who were willing to participate were included.Data on oral health-related quality of life were collected by personal interviews by a single investigator.Following,intraoral examination of each child was carried out in an adequate natural light using a sterilized mouth mirror and probe.Dental caries was assessed according to the World Health Organization criteria.The data obtained were subjected to statistical analysis.Results:The Decayed,Missed and Filled teeth(DMFT)score of males was 0.41士0.86 and females was 0.97士1.44,and the difference was statistically significant.The mean of oral symptoms,functional limitation,emotional well-being,and social well-being was 26.49±4.48,37.75士3.63,33.31±4.1&and 47.92士3.37,respectively.Conclusions:The prevalence of dental caries was low among these orphan children.The quality of life of these children was not affected by their dental caries status.展开更多
基金Research Group“Family Health Care Studies”to facilitate research activities.Faculty of Nursing,Universitas Jember for supporting research.
文摘Incorrect family behavior in caring for the dental and oral health of preschool-aged children can affect the incidence of dental caries in these children and can cause more serious health problems in the future if not treated immediately,so it is important to find the right solution.This study aims to determine the effect of family counseling on dental and oral care for preschoolers.This study uses a narrative literature review method.Search articles using 5 databases(Pubmed,ScienceDirect,SpringerLink,ProQuest,and Google Scholar)to search for articles with the keywords family counseling AND Oral health AND Early Childhood Caries AND Behavior Change AND Family and the article selection process refers to the Flow diagram of the PRISMA Statement 2020.The results showed that there were 7 articles analyzed in this study.The implementation of family counseling has a significant effect in increasing self-efficacy,knowledge,ability,and motivation of the family,as well as the behavior of the child,to reduce the risk of dental caries in preschool-age children,taking into account several conditions.It was determined that family counseling is effective in reducing the incidence of dental caries in preschool children.
文摘Introduction:Children residing in orphanages are a disadvantaged section of the population.Inadequate care can impair the quality of life of orphan children.Aim:The aim of this study was to assess the oral health-related quality of life and dental caries status among institutionalized orphan children.Materials and Methods:Children without parents,aged 6-14 years,were selected from government-run orphanages.Children who were willing to participate were included.Data on oral health-related quality of life were collected by personal interviews by a single investigator.Following,intraoral examination of each child was carried out in an adequate natural light using a sterilized mouth mirror and probe.Dental caries was assessed according to the World Health Organization criteria.The data obtained were subjected to statistical analysis.Results:The Decayed,Missed and Filled teeth(DMFT)score of males was 0.41士0.86 and females was 0.97士1.44,and the difference was statistically significant.The mean of oral symptoms,functional limitation,emotional well-being,and social well-being was 26.49±4.48,37.75士3.63,33.31±4.1&and 47.92士3.37,respectively.Conclusions:The prevalence of dental caries was low among these orphan children.The quality of life of these children was not affected by their dental caries status.
