An Investigation of the Efficacy of OHEM for Improving Oral Hygiene in Children

Launched by ZIAUDDIN UNIVERSITY · Apr 9, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how different methods of teaching oral health can help improve dental hygiene in children, specifically focusing on reducing plaque and gum disease. The researchers want to see if three different ways of delivering the same oral health education—through lectures, exhibitions, and demonstrations—are effective compared to a control group that doesn't receive this education. All participating families will receive a booklet and an oral hygiene kit to help them practice at home. The study will evaluate how satisfied participants are, how their oral hygiene improves, and how much it costs to conduct the trial.

To participate, mothers must have children aged 12 to 15 years old who live with them and have moderate to severe dental plaque and gum disease. It's important that mothers can read and understand Urdu and are in good health. Children with certain medical conditions or who have already received oral health education are not eligible. This study is not yet recruiting participants, but once it starts, families can expect to learn valuable information about keeping their children's teeth and gums healthy.

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Eligibility criteria

• • The inclusion criteria of the study are based on mothers and children.
• Inclusion criteria for Mothers:
• • 1. Mothers with children aged 12 to 15 years old, who are residing in Gulshan-e-Sikandarabad with no plan to move within the next 12 months.
• • 2. Mothers with the ability to understand and read the Urdu language.
• • 3. Only biological mothers with good physical and psychological health.
• Exclusion criteria for mothers:
• • 1. Mothers with new-born
• • 2. Mothers with a history of receiving formal oral health promotion or preventive programs.
• Inclusion criteria for Children:
• • 1. Aged 12,13,14, and 15 years old (studying in classes 6,7,8, and 9 respectively) residing in union council Gulshan-e-Sikandrabad,
• • 2. Live with biological mothers at home,
• • 3. Present with moderate to severe plaque accumulation and gingivitis during oral screening.
• Exclusion criteria for Children:
• • 1. Have genetic or medical conditions, such as physical and psychological disabilities that can affect the comprehension of instruction and tooth brushing activities, such as learning disabilities or auditory or visual disorders.
• • 2. Have genetic dental anomalies such as anodontia, amelogenesis imperfecta, and supernumerary teeth.
• • 3. Have been previously exposed to any form of oral health education.