Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Towards ECC Prevention in Thai Medical Personnel.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study aimed to identify the knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to the prevention of early childhood caries (ECC) amongst medical personnel in well-baby clinics (WBC).

Methods

Participants were 152 health care professionals, including public health officers, nurses, and physicians, working in WBC in Chonburi Province, Thailand. Participants completed a 6-part online questionnaire asking about demographic data, knowledge and attitudes related to ECC, ECC prevention practices, collaboration, referral systems, and suggestions for improving collaboration between dental and medical personnel in WBC.

Results

Whilst most participants had high levels of knowledge about oral care instructions, tooth brushing frequency, and cariogenic foods and beverages,

SUBMITTER: Deeden S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10988251 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature