Parental perceptions of an oral health promotion program in early childhood education and care settings: A qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Early Childhood Caries is a global health problem. The Bright Smiles Bright Futures (BSBF) program seeks to equip educators, children, and parents with skills and knowledge about oral health promotion habits early in life. The aim of this study was to examine parental perceptions of the BSBF program and identify key facilitators and barriers for its implementation.

Methods

Twelve mothers of children who participated in the BSBF program in five Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) settings in NSW, Australia were recruited in this qualitative study. Data were collected via focus groups and interviews, transcribed verbatim and coded to categorize for inductive thematic analysis.

Results

Five major themes emerged: Promoters of the BSBF oral health program,

SUBMITTER: Heller LS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11619535 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature