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Effect of Motivational Interviewing and Game Based Education on Oral Hygiene Behavior of Preschool Children

NCT04258748 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 174

Last updated 2020-08-20

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Summary

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of motivational interviewing as well as games in changing oral health behaviors among preschool children.

Conditions

  • Motivation

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Motivational Interviewing (MI)

In each of the four MI counseling sessions that were delivered, the researcher approached mothers in small groups of 5 via three phases, in 15-30 minutes, to establish rapport/ alliance in the first phase, to identify health needs in the second phase and finally to reinforce dental needs in the third phase.

BEHAVIORAL

Gaming and MI

In each of the four MI counseling sessions, the researcher approached mothers via three phases, in 15-30 minutes, to establish rapport/ alliance, to identify and finally reinforce dental needs in the same pattern as MI group. In addition, the children were engaged in 'Happy Teeth, Healthy Kids' which is an android tablet game that was included in the MI session scheduled for the mothers. Children were told to follow correct steps of brushing in order to obtain happy bright teeth. This helped the children realize that brushing teeth will give them a bright smile.

BEHAVIORAL

Conventional dental health education

It was delivered through a 15-minutes oral health session given to mothers of preschoolers. Mothers were given brief information about causes of dental caries and role of plaque, toothbrush size, diet / frequency of sweet snacks, brushing technique, toothpaste and fluoride use as well as regular dental visits. Participants were then shown a short educational video about prevention of dental caries among children coupled with oral hygiene instructions. At the end of the session, participants were given a leaflet reinforcing the information to take home.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Alexandria University

    collaborator OTHER

  • Nourhan M.Aly

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Amani Nomair, BDS · Faculty of Dentistry, Alexandria University, Egypt

  • Maha Hamza, PhD · Faculty of Dentistry, Alexandria University, Egypt

  • Wafaa Essameldin, PhD · Faculty of Dentistry, Alexandria University, Egypt

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
4 Years
Max Age
6 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2017-05-29
Primary Completion
2019-08-30
Completion
2020-01-05

Countries

  • Egypt

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