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Awareness of 6-8-year-old children’s parents referring to Isfahan’s health centers regarding preventive dental services
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Negar Ali Askari   , Hajar Attarzadeh * , Farinaz Taher Pour |
| Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Isf.C, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran |
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Awareness of 6-8-year-old children’s parents referring to Isfahan’s health centers regarding preventive dental services
Abstract
Background: To increase the utilization of preventive dental care, it is essential to enhance parents' awareness about these services. This study aimed to assess the awareness of parents regarding preventive dental services for their 6-8-year-old children at health centers in Isfahan.
Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional descriptive study involved 190 parents of children aged 6 to 8 years who visited health centers in Isfahan. Participants were selected using a multi-stage sampling method. A questionnaire was developed to collect demographic information and assess parents' awareness of fluoride therapy, fissure sealants, and their children's hygiene practices. Data were analyzed using Mann-Whitney tests, Kruskal-Wallis tests, and Spearman correlation coefficients.
Result: The mean parental awareness scores for preventive dental services, fissure sealants, and fluoride therapy were 9.38 (out of 20), 4.86 (out of 11), and 4.52 (out of 9), respectively. There was no significant correlation between parents' awareness of preventive dental services and their demographic information, including age, education level, employment status, and number of children (p>0.05).
Conclusion: The findings of this study suggest that parental knowledge regarding preventive dental services is generally moderate. Given the documented effectiveness of information acquired through consultations with dentists and mass media, it is essential to enhance and prioritize educational efforts in this domain.
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Type of Study: Research |
Subject:
Oral Medicine
Received: 2025/09/14 | Accepted: 2025/09/11 | Published: 2025/09/11
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