Mothers' Knowledge of and Practices Toward Oral Hygiene of Children Aged 5-9 Years in Bangladesh: Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Healthy oral hygiene is crucial for overall health and well-being. Parents' dental care knowledge and practices affect their children's oral health.

Objective

This study examined mothers' knowledge and practices regarding their children's oral hygiene through a cross-sectional survey.

Methods

This cross-sectional survey was conducted from January 1 to December 31, 2022, in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Mothers' knowledge and practices regarding their children's oral hygiene were assessed through a semistructured questionnaire. Statistical analyses, including the χ2 test and Pearson correlation test, were performed. The Mann-Whitney U and Kruskal-Wallis 1-way ANOVA tests were also used to show the average variations in knowledge and practices among different sociodemog

SUBMITTER: Tamannur T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11809941 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature