학술논문
The Efficacy of an Oral Health Educational Program on Knowledge in Caregivers.
Document Type
Article
Source
Subject
*EDUCATIONAL programs
*ORAL health
*HEALTH programs
*CAREGIVERS
*CHILD care
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ISSN
2156-8960
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of an oral health educational intervention on knowledge and behavior-specific cognitions and affect in caregivers of children. This was a descriptive study with a convenience sample of 400 Head Start caregivers, from seven sites in Miami-Dade County, Florida, who attended one of 18 oral health educational programs. The educational program was found to have a significant effect on caregivers' knowledge and intent to provide oral health care to their children. Therefore, educational programs can have a positive impact on caregivers to promote preventive oral health care and decrease oral disease. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]