Dental hygiene educational program in preschoolers from vulnerable contexts. Parental psychological preparation and the role of teachers
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skills, dental hygiene, preschool, Parents, TeachersAbstract
This study aims to analyze the psychological preparation of parents and the role of educators in the development of children’ dental hygiene habits, through an educational program for preschoolers in contexts of social vulnerability. Participants included 120 parents, with children between four and six years of age, and nine educators belonging to eight Community Child Care Centers (CAIC). The pre-post test design showed that at the end of the program parents presented a decrease in the sense of self-efficacy to support their children in the development of dental hygiene habits, additionally the intention of the behavior was greater than the later performance. Educators showed greater knowledge about cavities and oral health after the program. In addition, they considered the dental clinic, the health promoter and the family as main sources of information on dental hygiene. Educators considered caries and gum disease prevention as the main reasons for maintaining good oral hygiene. Educators did not change their perception of the role that teachers have in the prevention of oral health, which from the beginning was of an active participation. Implications for educational practice are discussed in the light of these results.
Keywords: skills; dental hygiene; preschool; Parents; Teachers
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