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Esquemas terapêuticos na Síndrome de Sjogren : estudo clínico na Unidade Local de Saúde (ULS) Santa Maria
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The prevention of caries in preschool age depends on proper oral hygiene and dietary behaviors of the child, which are influenced by the beliefs and attitudes of the parents. Objectives: To understand parents' beliefs regarding caries, tooth brushing, and cariogenic feeding of their children. To analyze the factors related to the presence of caries in the deciduous dentition. Materials and Methods: Observational and cross-sectional study conducted in a preschool population in Estremoz. Data collection included intraoral observation for caries recording (ICDAS II criteria) and a questionnaire for parents about beliefs, behaviors, and sociodemographic information. The belief scale was previously validated in a Portuguese preschool population, using scores from 1 to 5, with higher scores indicating more positive beliefs. Statistical analysis included variable description and multiple linear regression to identify factors associated with dmft (α=0.05). Results: The sample included 63 children aged 3 to 6 years. The caries prevalence was 46% and the mean dmft was 1.59. Overall, parents showed positive beliefs about caries, tooth brushing, and cariogenic feeding, with almost all items and factors scoring above 3. However, beliefs related to the possibility of control and external control had lower scores, showing that parents still believe in chance and that disease control is mainly in the hands of the dentist. Mother's education level (p=0.047), brushing frequency (p=0.045), and parental supervision (p=0.011) proved to be the most relevant factors for dmft, explaining 25.2% of its variation. Conclusions: Parents' beliefs were mostly positive but could improve, particularly regarding caries control. Mother's education level, brushing frequency, and supervision were the most relevant factors for the variation in dmft.
The prevention of caries in preschool age depends on proper oral hygiene and dietary behaviors of the child, which are influenced by the beliefs and attitudes of the parents. Objectives: To understand parents' beliefs regarding caries, tooth brushing, and cariogenic feeding of their children. To analyze the factors related to the presence of caries in the deciduous dentition. Materials and Methods: Observational and cross-sectional study conducted in a preschool population in Estremoz. Data collection included intraoral observation for caries recording (ICDAS II criteria) and a questionnaire for parents about beliefs, behaviors, and sociodemographic information. The belief scale was previously validated in a Portuguese preschool population, using scores from 1 to 5, with higher scores indicating more positive beliefs. Statistical analysis included variable description and multiple linear regression to identify factors associated with dmft (α=0.05). Results: The sample included 63 children aged 3 to 6 years. The caries prevalence was 46% and the mean dmft was 1.59. Overall, parents showed positive beliefs about caries, tooth brushing, and cariogenic feeding, with almost all items and factors scoring above 3. However, beliefs related to the possibility of control and external control had lower scores, showing that parents still believe in chance and that disease control is mainly in the hands of the dentist. Mother's education level (p=0.047), brushing frequency (p=0.045), and parental supervision (p=0.011) proved to be the most relevant factors for dmft, explaining 25.2% of its variation. Conclusions: Parents' beliefs were mostly positive but could improve, particularly regarding caries control. Mother's education level, brushing frequency, and supervision were the most relevant factors for the variation in dmft.
The prevention of caries in preschool age depends on proper oral hygiene and dietary behaviors of the child, which are influenced by the beliefs and attitudes of the parents. Objectives: To understand parents' beliefs regarding caries, tooth brushing, and cariogenic feeding of their children. To analyze the factors related to the presence of caries in the deciduous dentition. Materials and Methods: Observational and cross-sectional study conducted in a preschool population in Estremoz. Data collection included intraoral observation for caries recording (ICDAS II criteria) and a questionnaire for parents about beliefs, behaviors, and sociodemographic information. The belief scale was previously validated in a Portuguese preschool population, using scores from 1 to 5, with higher scores indicating more positive beliefs. Statistical analysis included variable description and multiple linear regression to identify factors associated with dmft (α=0.05). Results: The sample included 63 children aged 3 to 6 years. The caries prevalence was 46% and the mean dmft was 1.59. Overall, parents showed positive beliefs about caries, tooth brushing, and cariogenic feeding, with almost all items and factors scoring above 3. However, beliefs related to the possibility of control and external control had lower scores, showing that parents still believe in chance and that disease control is mainly in the hands of the dentist. Mother's education level (p=0.047), brushing frequency (p=0.045), and parental supervision (p=0.011) proved to be the most relevant factors for dmft, explaining 25.2% of its variation. Conclusions: Parents' beliefs were mostly positive but could improve, particularly regarding caries control. Mother's education level, brushing frequency, and supervision were the most relevant factors for the variation in dmft.
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Dissertação de Mestrado Integrado em Medicina Dentária, 2025
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Síndrome de Sjogren Doenças autoimunes Terapêutica farmacológica Terapêutica não farmacológica early childhood caries parental beliefs parental attitudes oral health literacy