Volume 5 Issue 6 (November - December), 2019

Original Articles

Mothers knowledge and awareness of preschoolers oral hygiene and the importance of their first dental visit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Yasmine Tarek Ahmed, Hour Alowa, Yaqeen Alnemer, Furat Alsultan, Aseel Alshaib, Masoma Alherz

Aim: The aim of this study is to assess Saudi mothers’ knowledge and awareness of preschoolers’ oral hygiene and the importance of their first dental visit. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted in Riyadh Elm University hospitals, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. An online questionnaire was distributed to all mothers of children aged 6 months to 3 years. Data were analyzed using SPSS Version 23. Descriptive statistics were performed to present the overview of the findings. Results: A total of 639 participants responded to the survey. There was no statistically significant association between knowledge and awareness with demographic characteristics. Only 39.6% reported that the first dental visit for their child should be at 1 year. Conclusions: In conclusion, Saudi mothers in Riyadh city regardless of their educational level are in constant consciousness about children oral health situation and regarding the importance of primary teeth. Key words: Mother, Knowledge, Awareness, Preschooler, Oral hygiene

 
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