Factors associated with oral health knowledge, attitudes, and practices among legal guardians of preschool children in the Peruvian capital.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Legal guardians frequently serve as role models for their children. The habits they instill in their children may prove effective strategies for establishing healthy oral hygiene behaviors. The present study examined the factors associated with the level of oral health knowledge, attitudes, and practices among legal guardians of preschool children in the Peruvian capital. Furthermore, the correlation between knowledge, attitudes, and practices in oral health was assessed.

Methods

This cross-sectional, analytical study evaluated 560 legal guardians of preschool children from 30 private educational institutions between July and December 2022. A validated 20-question questionnaire was employed to assess legal guardians' knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding o

SUBMITTER: Vargas-Santivanez S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11916944 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature