J Korean Acad Nurs.  2012 Dec;42(7):1050-1061. 10.4040/jkan.2012.42.7.1050.

Effects of Mothers Involved in Dental Health Program for Their Children

• Choi HS
• Ahn HY

• KMID: 1739543
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4040/jkan.2012.42.7.1050

Abstract

PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to identify the effects of mothers' involvement in a dental health program for their elementary school children.
METHODS
This study was a non-equivalent control group pre-post test design in which knowledge and behaviors related to dental health, perceived benefits and barriers, self-efficacy and plaque control scores were compared between the experimental group (n=26) for whom the dental health program included the direct involvement of the mothers, and the control group (n=24) for whom knowledge related to dental health was provided through brochures.
RESULTS
Scores for the experimental group in which the mothers were involved in the dental health program were significantly higher for knowledge, behaviors in dental health, self-efficacy and plaque control compared to the control group.
CONCLUSION
Results of this study suggest that mothers involvement in the dental health program is effective in reinforcing dental health enhancing behavior in elementary school children.

Keyword

Child; Mothers; Oral health; Dental health education; Dental caries

MeSH Terms

Child
Dental Caries
Dental Plaque/prevention & control
Female
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Humans
Male
Mothers/*psychology
*Oral Health
Pamphlets
Program Evaluation
Self Efficacy

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  Figure 1 Conceptual framework of mothers involved in dental health program for children.

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  Figure 2 Mothers involved in dental health program for children.

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