Prevention of caries and obesity in children with immigrant background in Norway- a study protocol for a cluster randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Immigrants are known to experience greater socioeconomic stress and poorer well-being and to suffer more from lifestyle- and diet-related disorders than native populations. There is also evidence that children of immigrant parents are at greater risk of diverse health problems than their host country cohorts. The aim of this study is to apply and evaluate the efficacy of an early life intervention program among parents/children with immigrant background to prevent childhood caries and obesity, thereby improving the children's general health, oral health, and quality of life.

Methods

This is a study protocol for a cluster randomized controlled intervention follow-up study. In phase I of the study, the primary care health centers in the municipality of Bergen, Norwa

SUBMITTER: Reda M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10474737 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature