Perceptions and Practices of Oral Health Care Professionals in Preventing and Managing Childhood Obesity.

ABSTRACT: In this study, we aimed to explore the perceptions of oral health care professionals (OHCPs) on childhood overweight and obesity screening and management in oral health settings in the Greater Sydney region in New South Wales, Australia. OHCPs involved in the Healthy Smiles Healthy Kids (HSHK) birth cohort study were purposively selected for this nested qualitative study. A sample of 15 OHCPs completed the face-to-face interviews, and thematic analysis was undertaken to identify and analyse the contextual patterns and themes. Three major themes emerged: (1) obesity prevention and management in dental practice; (2) barriers and enablers to obesity prevention and management in dental settings; and (3) the role of oral health professionals in promoting healthy weight status. This study found

SUBMITTER: Arora A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9099995 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature