Document Type
Article
Publication Date
4-24-2013
Abstract
Objectives
A community-based intervention is described that targets oral health self-care practices among Hispanic children in the United States and is being tested in an ongoing trial. Descriptive results of baseline oral health variables are presented.
Methods
As of January 2013, 284 Hispanic children of ages 5–7 enrolled in the Healthy Families Study in Nashville, TN, USA. Families are randomized to one of two culturally appropriate interventions.
Results
At baseline, 69.6 % of children brushed at least twice daily, and 40.6 % brushed before bed daily. One-third of parents did not know if their children’s toothpaste contained fluoride.
Conclusions
This intervention fills the need for community-based interventions to improve oral health self-care practices that are culturally appropriate in Hispanic families.
Recommended Citation
Hull, P.C., Reece, M.C., Patton, M. et al. A community-based oral health self-care intervention for Hispanic families. Int J Public Health 59, 61–66 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00038-013-0470-5