Oral Health Status and Practices, and Anthropometric Measurements of Preschool Children: Protocol for a Multi-African Country Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Oral diseases are among the most prevalent conditions with significant impact on the growth and development of young children. Data are required to plan effectively for the management of early childhood caries (ECC) and other oral diseases in this age. There are currently very few African countries with updated and nationally representative data on ECC prevalence, and risk indicators and regional data on ECC and other oral diseases are scarce.

Objective

We aim to determine the oral health status and practices, dietary intake, and anthropometric measurements of preschool children in several African countries.

Methods

A cross-sectional study will be conducted in several African countries using a standardized questionnaire and clinical examination for data col

SUBMITTER: El Tantawi M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9096655 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature