App-based oral health promotion interventions on modifiable risk factors associated with early childhood caries: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Early childhood caries (ECC) is a preventable chronic disease. Parents' knowledge and attitudes toward oral healthcare have been associated with higher caries experience in their children. Mobile apps within the context of mHealth interventions are a potential tool for raising awareness and informing parents about their children's oral health.

Objectives

The aim of this systematic review was to examine the effectiveness of mobile health apps, targeted at parents and caregivers, for the prevention of ECC.

Data sources

A systematic search was carried out in five scientific databases; Embase, CINAHL, MEDLINE, PsycINFO and Web of Science.

Study selection and data extraction

Original studies, delivering oral health interventions to parents of children <6

SUBMITTER: Ajay K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10036826 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature