Parental Perception of Oral Health-Related Quality of Life in Sudanese Refugee vs. Egyptian Children

• Conditions: Dental Caries; Gingivitis; Oral Health; Refugee Health

• Registration Number: NCT07011381
• Lead Sponsor: Kafrelsheikh University

Brief Summary

This cross-sectional analytical study aims to assess and compare parental perceptions of oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) among Sudanese refugee children and Egyptian children aged 6-12 years living in Egypt. The study will include 192 child-parent pairs (96 Sudanese refugees and 96 Egyptians). Data will be collected via a validated Arabic questionnaire adapted from the Child Oral Health Impact Profile (COHIP) and clinical oral health examinations using DMFT/dmft indices, Gingival Index, and Plaque Index. The study seeks to identify disparities in oral health, parental awareness, and access to dental care services, thereby informing future community-based interventions and public health policies targeting vulnerable populations such as refugee children.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2025-05
• Study First Submitted: 2025-05-09
• Study First Submitted QC: 2025-05-30
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-05-30
• Study First Posted: 2025-06-08
• Last Update Posted: 2025-06-08
• Study Start: 2025-06-10
• Primary Completion: 2025-07-10
• Study Completion: 2025-07-20

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 200

Inclusion Criteria

Children aged 6-12 years

Either Sudanese refugee or Egyptian national

Resident in Cairo for at least 1 year

Informed consent obtained from parent or legal guardian

Exclusion Criteria

Systemic health conditions affecting oral health

Ongoing orthodontic treatment

Children with special health care needs or developmental disabilities

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Mean Total Score on the Child Oral Health Impact Profile (COHIP) Questionnaire	Baseline (single clinical visit at enrollment)	Measured using the validated Arabic version of the Child Oral Health Impact Profile (COHIP) questionnaire. Total score and domain-specific subscores (Oral Health, Functional Well-being, Emotional Well-being, School Environment, and Self-image) will be analyzed.; Full name: Child Oral Health Impact Profile (COHIP), Arabic version; Score range: 0 to 140; Higher scores = better oral health-related quality of life

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Clinical Oral Health Status	Baseline (Day 1, clinical oral examination)	Includes the DMFT/dmft index (Decayed, Missing, and Filled Teeth), plaque index, and gingival index, assessed by calibrated dental examiners according to WHO guidelines.; Outcome 1 : Mean Decayed, Missing, and Filled Teeth (DMFT/dmft) Index Score; Unit: index score (range 0-28 or appropriate scale); Outcome 2 : Mean Plaque Index Score; Unit: index score ( 0-3); Outcome 3 : Mean Gingival Index Score; Unit: index score ( 0-3)

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Kafrelsheikh University, Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine; 🇪🇬 Kafr ash Shaykh, kafr ash Shaikh/ elhamrawy, Egypt