Knowledge and perception of Saudi mothers toward the early childhood caries

Nuha Mohammed Alkadi; Aljawharah Alghamd; Maryam Aljasim; Rawan Alamry; Fatimah Alajaj; Shahzeb Hasan Ansari

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Online Published: 28 Mar 2022

IJMDC. 2022; 6(5): 665-669

doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1636938469

Knowledge and perception of Saudi mothers toward the early childhood caries

Nuha Mohammed Alkadi, Aljawharah Alghamd, Maryam Aljasim, Rawan Alamry, Fatimah Alajaj, Shahzeb Hasan Ansari.

Abstract
Background: Mother’s knowledge and awareness regarding childhood caries are among the topmost determinants in predicting the child’s oral health. Mothers’ educational and professional levels have been positively associated with the good oral health of their children.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out utilizing a closed-ended questionnaire. The questionnaire was constructed online using Google forms. Questions included points related to demographics, educational level, knowledge about early childhood caries (EEC), and perception of mothers about prevention and detection of caries.
Results: Findings were retrieved using frequencies and Chi-square test using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences. The study found the distribution of study participants based on their age group: 25% belonged to 18-30 years, 47% to 31-45 years, 25% from 46 to 60 years, and only 3% from 60 + years.
Conclusion: Overall knowledge of Saudi mothers was found to be average. There is a need to educate mothers regarding the prevention and treatment of EEC.

Key words: Saudi mothers, early childhood caries, knowledge, perception

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Alkadi NM, Alghamd A, Aljasim M, Alamry R, Alajaj F, Ansari SH. Knowledge and perception of Saudi mothers toward the early childhood caries. IJMDC. 2022; 6(5): 665-669. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1636938469

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Alkadi NM, Alghamd A, Aljasim M, Alamry R, Alajaj F, Ansari SH. Knowledge and perception of Saudi mothers toward the early childhood caries. IJMDC. (2022), [cited April 22, 2025]; 6(5): 665-669. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1636938469

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Alkadi, N. M., Alghamd, . A., Aljasim, . M., Alamry, . R., Alajaj, . F. & Ansari, . S. H. (2022) Knowledge and perception of Saudi mothers toward the early childhood caries. IJMDC, 6 (5), 665-669. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1636938469

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Alkadi, Nuha Mohammed, Aljawharah Alghamd, Maryam Aljasim, Rawan Alamry, Fatimah Alajaj, and Shahzeb Hasan Ansari. 2022. Knowledge and perception of Saudi mothers toward the early childhood caries. International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries, 6 (5), 665-669. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1636938469

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Alkadi, Nuha Mohammed, Aljawharah Alghamd, Maryam Aljasim, Rawan Alamry, Fatimah Alajaj, and Shahzeb Hasan Ansari. "Knowledge and perception of Saudi mothers toward the early childhood caries." International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries 6 (2022), 665-669. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1636938469

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Alkadi, N. M., Alghamd, . A., Aljasim, . M., Alamry, . R., Alajaj, . F. & Ansari, . S. H. (2022) Knowledge and perception of Saudi mothers toward the early childhood caries. International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries, 6 (5), 665-669. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1636938469

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