Assessment of knowledge on prevention of dental caries in a group of children from disadvantaged families in Romania
Autori:
Mona IONAS, Diana MARZA, Mariana SABAU
Editura:
Lumen
Cod: ISSN: 1583-3410 (print), ISSN: 1584-5397 (electronic)
Dimensiuni: pp. 35-44
How to cite this article:Ionas, M., Marza, D., Sabau, M. (2010). Assessment of knowledge on prevention of dental caries in a group of children from disadvantaged families in Romania. Revista de Cercetare si Interventie Sociala, 31, 35-44. |
Abstract:
The purpose of the paper is the identification of knowledge regarding the
prophylaxis of dental caries in a group of children coming from disadvantaged
backgrounds. A number of 86 children coming from disadvantaged environments
were assessed, registered in SOS Children’s Villages Association of Romania -
Counseling and Support Centre for Children and Parents of Cisn\die, who received
questionnaires applied for this study purpose. Daily brushing requirement
is known by a rate of 89.5% children included in the study, 96% of children
knowing that they should have their own toothbrush. The toothbrush change
frequency is known by 68.6% of study participants. When asked about the technique
of brushing, the response rate was only 52.3%, there is a large number of
questionnaires that had not marked any answer to this question. The role of
auxiliary dental hygiene means is known in the proportion of 79.1% for mouthwash,
and 50% for the dental floss. There is a significant difference between
flossing and mouthwash (<0,001%), the concepts being known therefore differently.
Carioprophylactic nutrition has been recognized by 89,5% of study participants.
Most children do not know or they are not enrolled in a program of
sealing or fluorization (94,2%). There is a significant difference between the
procedures of sealing and fluorization. (<0,001%). A continuing medical education is required for all children, but further efforts should be made to improve
the educational level of children from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Keywords:
Prophylaxis of dental caries; disadvantaged family environment; questionnaire.
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