Effectiveness of Strengthened Anticipatory Guidance Used in the MOH Malaysia Infant Oral Health Care Programme

Launched by UNIVERSITI SAINS MALAYSIA · Aug 12, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is focused on improving the oral health of infants by using a program called strengthened anticipatory guidance (AG) within the MOH Malaysia Infant Oral Healthcare Programme. The goal is to see if this program can help prevent early childhood caries, which are cavities that can develop in young children. The trial will also look at how well primary caregivers, like parents, understand and practice good oral health care for their infants.

To participate in the trial, infants must be between 6 and 12 months old, and their caregivers need to be Malaysian citizens who can read and understand Bahasa Malaysia since all the information and questionnaires will be in that language. However, infants with certain health conditions, such as chronic diseases or special needs, will not be eligible. Participants can expect to learn more about infant oral health and receive guidance on how to care for their baby's teeth effectively. This trial is not yet recruiting participants, but it aims to make a positive impact on the dental health of infants in Negeri Sembilan.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • The infant and primary caregivers (parents/ caregivers) are a Malaysian citizen
• • Primary caregivers can read and understand Bahasa Malaysia. This is because the AG will be conducted in Bahasa Malaysia, and the questionnaires are also in Bahasa Malaysia.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Infants with special needs, chronic diseases or conditions (e.g., stunting, failure to thrive and low birth weight) who are at risk for oral problems (e.g., higher risk of caries due to presence of hypomineralisation and hyperplasia) and require special oral health care.