Digital Health Literacy of Egyptian Parents and Its Association With Oral Health Outcomes of Their Preschool Children: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 尚未招募
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 222
- 主要终点
- Digital Health Literacy measured by E-Health Literacy questionnaire
研究概览
简要总结
The aim of the study is to examine the association between the digital health literacy (DHL) of Egyptian parents and oral health outcomes of their preschool children. The study will also examine the association between the parents' DHL and parents' sociodemographic characteristics. The main research question is:
What is the association between digital health literacy (DHL) of Egyptian parents and oral health outcomes of their preschool children?
详细描述
The study is an analytical cross-sectional study. It will involve Egyptian parents of preschool children to examine the association between their digital health literacy (DHL) and oral health outcomes of their preschool children. In addition, the study will assess the relationship between parents' DHL and sociodemographic characteristics.
Data will be collected using a structured questionnaire administered through face-to-face interviews or self-completed forms. The dimensions of digital health Literacy of the participants will be captured using the eHealth Literacy Questionnaire (eHLQ).
dmft scores will be recorded after clinical examination by trained dental health professionals.
Additionally, the questionnaire will include questions about sociodemographic data of parents and children, as well as dental habits of their children. All data will be coded, anonymized, and saved into a secure online database.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Observational
- 观察模型
- Case Only
- 时间视角
- Cross Sectional
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 —（Adult, Older Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 是
入选标准
- •Egyptian parents or primary caregivers of at least one preschool aged child aged 3-5 years
- •Willing to provide a consent for themselves and their child to participate in the study.
排除标准
- •Individuals with cognitive impairments that limit their ability to complete the questionnaire.
- •Individuals whose children have special care needs
结局指标
主要结局
Digital Health Literacy measured by E-Health Literacy questionnaire
时间窗: The study will capture data at a single point from April -December 2026
次要结局
未报告次要终点
研究者
Mennatollah Nagy Sharkawy Ali Nada
Principal Investigator
Cairo University