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Open Access 01-12-2023 | Caries | Research

Knowledge, perceptions, and behavior regarding children’s oral health among Syrian pediatricians: a cross-sectional study

Authors: Mawia Karkoutly, Ammar Kataish, Saleh Al Kurdi, MHD Bashier Almonakel, Nada Bshara

Published in: BMC Oral Health | Issue 1/2023

Abstract

Background

Oral health has a direct impact on health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Hence, general health and oral health cannot be separated. Pediatricians play a pivotal role in providing primary care for infants and are the first to interact with them since birth. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the knowledge, perceptions, and behavior of Syrian pediatricians regarding children’s oral health.

Methods

This was a cross-sectional study. The questionnaire consisted of six main sections and required answers regarding demographic characteristics, knowledge, behavior, perceptions, and training received in oral health. The association between categorical variables was tested with Pearson’s chi-square tests and Fishers exact tests using SPSS ver. 23.

Results

The response rate was 43.12% (229/531). Most of the participants (64.02%) got a poor level of knowledge and no significant association was found between knowledge level and years of experience (p = 0.270). The majority of the participants (99.13%) perceived that diet, bacteria, and sugar exposure time are the etiological factors of dental caries. The overwhelming majority of the participants (98.25%) acknowledged the need for further oral health training during residency.

Conclusions

Most pediatricians reported a poor level of knowledge. It is recommended to update the postgraduate and residency curriculum to equip pediatricians with adequate knowledge regarding children’s oral health.

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Title: Knowledge, perceptions, and behavior regarding children’s oral health among Syrian pediatricians: a cross-sectional study
Authors: Mawia Karkoutly
Ammar Kataish
Saleh Al Kurdi
MHD Bashier Almonakel
Nada Bshara
Publication date: 01-12-2023
Publisher: BioMed Central
Keyword: Caries
Published in: BMC Oral Health / Issue 1/2023
Electronic ISSN: 1472-6831
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-023-03022-x

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