Research Article
Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Regarding Oral Hygiene among the Parents of Pre- School Children: A Cross-Sectional Study
Author(s):
Anas Khalid AlBlehed, Ahmed Fahad AlThumairy, Waleed Saud AlTurayri, Abdullah Alassaf, Basim Almulhim, Sara Alghamdi, Abdullah Almalki and Dr. Sreekanth Kumar Mallineni*
Background: Parents play a pivotal role in cultivating a positive dental attitude and healthy dietary and hygiene practices in their children if they have accurate knowledge about oral diseases and healthy dental practices. This study aims at assessing the knowledge, attitude, and practices of the parents of pre-schoolers in Saudi Arabia. Materials & Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study has been conducted among the parents of 0-5-year-old children in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. An online questionnaire was circulated among the participants containing 18 close-ended questions. Chi-square test, unpaired T-test, and ANOVA tests were computed to analyze the data using SPSS version 17 software (Illinois, Chicago, USA), wherein p-value<0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: Overall, 205 parents participated in the study. Fathers scored a.. Read More»
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