KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE OF DENTAL CARE FOR CHILDREN UNDER 2 YEARS OF CAREERS AT THAI NGUYEN NATIONAL HOSPITAL IN 2022
Overview
Abstract:
A
cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted to assess and practice oral
care for children under 2 years of age by caregivers at Thai Nguyen National
Hospital in 2022. At the same time, to explore some related factors. knowledge
and practice of oral care for children under 2 years of age of caregivers at
Thai Nguyen National Hospital. Subjects: Primary caregivers of children who
come to examine and treat children under 2 years old at Thai Nguyen National
Hospital. Research Methods: Cross-sectional descriptive. Results: 75.5% of the
study participants had an average knowledge of children's oral care; 13% good
and 11.5% poor. 56.5% of study participants have moderate oral care practices;
19.8% of people are at a good level and 23.7% of people are at a bad level.
Gender, occupation, number of children of caregivers and age, health problems,
favorite foods, night eating status of children are related to knowledge and
practice of children's oral care (p<0, 05). The study encourages the
strengthening of health education communication, adherence to guidelines on
Oral Health.
Keyword(s): Caregivers, dental care, knowledge, children under 2 years old, dentistry
Journal | Journal of Science and Technology in Medicine and Pharmacy |
Publication status | Accepted/In press - 2023 |