A Qualitative Study of Preschool Children’s Perspectives on an Oral Health Promotion Program in New South Wales, Australia
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15717425 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Jinal Parmar (0000-0002-8107-0902, Camden and Campbelltown Hospitals), Prathyusha Sanagavarapu (0000-0002-8316-6641, Western Sydney University), Sowbhagya Micheal (0000-0002-5351-2697, Western Sydney University), Navira Chandio (0000-0001-5252-8286, Camden and Campbelltown Hospitals), Steven Cartwright (0000-0002-0608-4589), Susan Cartwright (Colgate-Palmolive Pty Ltd., 420 George St., Sydney, NSW 2000, Australia), Amit Arora (0000-0002-1665-5568, The University of Sydney, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 11 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 415-415 |
| Publication date | 2024-04-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Children (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2227-9067 • E-ISSN: 2227-9067 |
| Publisher | Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3390/children11040415 |
| PMID | 38671632 |
| OpenAlex | W4393378441 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 63 |
In Australia, dental caries are observed in almost half of children starting school. Oral health promotion programs are being implemented in early childhood education and care (ECEC) settings to promote oral health. This study examined children's perceptions of one such program, the Bright Smiles Bright Futures (BSBF) program in ECEC settings in New South Wales, Australia. Data were collected using focus group discussions from 15 children aged 3-5 years, transcribed verbatim, and analysed through inductive thematic analysis. Three themes were identified as follows: (i) oral health knowledge of children, (ii) oral hygiene practices routine and skills development, and (iii) evaluation of the oral health promotion kit and opportunities for improvement. Children's perspectives highlight the BSBF program's success in communicating key messages to promote oral health.
Child health · Environmental health · Family medicine · Health promotion · Oral health · Political science · Promotion (chess · Public health · Qualitative research · Social science · Sociology · Dental Health and Care Utilization · HIV/AIDS oral health manifestations · Medicine · Nursing · Pediatric health and respiratory diseases · Psychology
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| Citations per year | 0.5 |
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| Citation span | 2024 - 2024 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |