Impact of Family Sociodemographics and Mother’s Toothbrushing on Australian Preschool Children
Child sex and mother's toothbrushing were the 2 main factors associated with children's toothbrushing frequency at both ages. In addition, several sociodemographic factors were associated with toothbrushing frequency at 2 y of age.Knowledge Transfer Statement:The results of this study can be used by parents, especially mothers and policy makers, as they can help promote consistent toothbrushing habits in children. This is crucial as it is a preventive measure against oral health issues and cavities. In addition, the research can play a vital role in shaping policies to improve toothbrushing practices among children between the ages of 2 and 5 y.
Authors
- Santosh Kumar Tadakamadla (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2775-2897)
- Diep Ha (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5440-4452)
- Loc Do (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3684-9949)
- P Rajesh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-7166-4450)
Institutions
- Griffith University (AU)
- The University of Queensland (AU)
- La Trobe University (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- JDR Clinical & Translational Research
- Published
- 2025-04-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/23800844251326091
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Dental Health and Care Utilization
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.47