Effectiveness of Oral Health Promotion Program on Oral Health Behaviors among Caregivers of Children Aged 6 to 18 Months in Islamic Region of Saiburi District, Pattani Province

Phase 2

Completed

• Conditions: plaque and dental caries; Program; Plaque; 6-18-month-old children; Caries

• Registration Number: TCTR20220708001
• Lead Sponsor: Prince of Songkla University

Brief Summary

There was no significant difference between children in the two groups concerning oral hygiene behaviors and dietary practices. The plaque levels of children in intervention group and those in control group were significantly different. The intervention group had clean teeth 1.77 times that of the control group.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Completion: 2022-03-30
• Study Start: 2022-07-08
• Last Update Posted: 19 August 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 220

Inclusion Criteria

1. A child has at least one erupted tooth.
2.Caregivers and children reside in the study area for at least 6 months and are able to continue regularly throughout the study.
3. Caregivers can participate in the activity.
4. Caregivers can use Thai language to communicate.
5. Caregiver must not be a health volunteer.

Exclusion Criteria

1. Children with congenital diseases or conditions that affect their oral conditions and daily life, such as epilepsy, asthma, cancer, cerebral palsy, genetic disorder, cardiovascular disorder, intellectual disability, etc.
2. Move out of the area during study.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Plaque 4 month Plaque index

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Dental caries 19 month Caries index