Association of Knowledge and Attitude of Mothers and Pre-Nursery / Nursery School Teachers Regarding Early Childhood Caries in Preschool Children of Puducherry – A Cross Sectional Study
Journal Title: International Journal of Contemporary Medical Research - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 3
Abstract
Introduction: Early Childhood Caries (ECC) is a severe form of dental decay with multi factorial origin. The role of mothers and teachers has become more imperative in promoting oral health care in children. The present study aimed to assess the knowledge and attitude of the mothers and pre- nursery/ nursery school teachers regarding ECC in the pre-school children of Puducherry. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in a total of 350 children belonging to the age group of 3-5 years attending pre-schools in the west region of Puducherry, accompanied by their mothers and pre- nursery/ nursery school teachers constituted the study group. They were categorised as preschool children, mothers and pre- nursery/ nursery school teachers. Oral health status was assessed using decayed filled teeth index (dfs/dft). Mother’s and teacher’s knowledge and attitude were assessed by using a closed ended questionnaire distributed to the mothers through their teachers and directly to the teachers. Data collected were subjected to statistical analysis. Results: The caries prevalence in preschool children was found to be around 30%. Statistically significant results were found between the age and educational status of the mothers and prenursery/ nursery school teachers with the caries status of the children. Conclusion: A significant association between the knowledge and attitude of mothers and pre-nursery / nursery school teachers regarding ECC was observed. Thus, in our study both the mothers and teachers had better knowledge but poor attitude towards ECC.
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D. Nivedha, G. Kayalvizhi, R. Sajeev, G. S. Prathima, A. Selva Balaji, M. Kirthiga
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