CompletedNot Applicable

Relationship Between Food Insecurity and Child Dental Anxiety

Egypt108 participantsStarted 2020-12-20

Plain-language summary

identifying children with dental anxiety among those who suffered from food insecurity will enable to implement preventive strategies and early intervention. The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between food insecurity, maternal psychological status and child dental behavior.

Who can participate

Age range40 Months – 6 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * the selected children accompanied by their mother should fulfill the following inclusion criteria: * Age range 3.5-6 years * Having at least one tooth with dental caries indicated for dental treatment under local anesthesia other than extraction * Visiting the dental clinic for the first time Exclusion Criteria: * Children with the following criteria will be totally excluded from the study: Have any medical/neurological, communicative or developmental disorders as well as children with special healthcare needs.

What they're measuring

A six-point Venham Behavior Rating Scale to evaluate the child behavior during dental examination scale score from(0)the best outcome to (6) worst outcome

Timeframe: 6 months

questionnaire containing 2 scales Household Food Insecurity Access Scale( score food secure better outcome -severely food insecure the worst outcome) and 14-item Perceived Stress Scale (scores from 0 better outcome to 40 worst outcome)

Timeframe: 6 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04186689

Sponsordina darwish

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2023-12-01

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