Abstract
Dental caries affects disadvantaged infants and children worldwide. An evaluation of parent's oral health beliefs and behaviors and education was provided during nutrition program visits for high risk families. This simple education intervention positively impacted parent's oral health behaviors which could ultimately impact oral health outcomes of vulnerable populations.
Sigma Membership
Gamma Psi at-Large
Lead Author Affiliation
University of Hawai'i at MÄnoa, Honolulu, Hawai'i, USA
Type
Presentation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
N/A
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
Changing Beliefs and Behaviors, Educational Intervention, Oral Health
Recommended Citation
Mattheus, Deborah J., "Benefits of oral health education in nutrition programs for at-risk infants, children, and mothers" (2019). INRC (Congress). 198.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/inrc/2019/presentations_2019/198
Conference Name
30th International Nursing Research Congress
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Conference Year
2019
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Benefits of oral health education in nutrition programs for at-risk infants, children, and mothers
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Dental caries affects disadvantaged infants and children worldwide. An evaluation of parent's oral health beliefs and behaviors and education was provided during nutrition program visits for high risk families. This simple education intervention positively impacted parent's oral health behaviors which could ultimately impact oral health outcomes of vulnerable populations.