Open AccessKnowledge, Attitude and Practices of Mothers Regarding Oral Hygiene and Dental Caries Among Children: A Systematic Review
Author(s) -
Zunaira Iqbal,
Arooj ul Hassan,
Seema Shafeeq,
Tahira Ashraf,
Wamik Ehsan
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
pakistan biomedical journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2709-2798
pISSN - 2709-278X
DOI - 10.54393/pbmj.v5i4.411
Subject(s) - observational study , oral hygiene , medicine , oral health , family medicine , hygiene , dentistry , pathology
Oral hygiene is an important factor in determining good health especially among children. The role of mothers is inevitable in helping their children learn basics of maintaining good oral hygiene. However, the literature is unclear about the exact role and fulfillment of the learning outcomes about oral health given by the mother. Objective: To review knowledge, attitude and practices of mothers regarding oral hygiene and dental caries among children. Methods: Original observational studies of any sort, both descriptive and analytical and any design were included. PRISMA guidelines were followed to search literature through free web search sources such as google scholar, PubMed, Web of Science and others and BOOLEAN search strategy was opted. Results: The total number of subjects included in 9 selected studies were 9,481. All studies reported that mother’s KAP as well as involvement in children’s oral hygiene and care is an important determinant to prevent risk of dental caries as well as to improve overall oral health. Conclusion: Mothers have a significant impact on oral health of children. Mother’s good knowledge, attitude and practices may help develop good oral hygiene of the children and may reduce risk of dental caries.