Parental Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices and Their Association with Dental Caries in Children Aged 5–9 Years: A Cross-Sectional Study in Rural Ecuador
Oral hygiene practices-particularly frequent toothbrushing-were the key protective factor against severe caries, highlighting the need for behavior-focused interventions promoting daily habits. Future research should evaluate long-term preventive strategies.
Authors
- María Melo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1120-3308)
- Eleonor Vélez-León
- Ana del Carmen Armas Vega (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3800-8166)
- Mónica Beatríz Dávila Arcentales (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5098-6133)
- María Gabriela Saquicela-Pulla
Institutions
- Universitat de València (ES)
- University of Cuenca (EC)
- Politecnica Salesiana University (EC)
- Universidad Católica de Cuenca (EC)
- Universidad de los Hemisferios (EC)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
- Published
- 2025-06-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph22060953
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Dental Health and Care Utilization
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.47
Funders
- Universidad Politécnica Salesiana del Ecuador