An Observed-Variable Socio-Ecological Model Chain Analysis of Socioeconomic Status, Parental Beliefs and Early-Childhood Caries in Chinese
Population-level sugar-reduction policies, kindergarten fluoride schemes, and coverage for basic child dental care should be prioritised, with targeted education/behavior coaching as a complement, particularly for low-SES families (SES index Q1-Q2).
Authors
- T. Zhang
- Yang Gu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4107-3578)
- Liyun Zhai (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-9102-5914)
- Jiaxin Kong
- Ning Yao
- Zhimin Ding
- Fei Yan
Institutions
- Nantong University (CN)
- Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University (CN)
- Nantong Tumor Hospital (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Dental Journal
- Published
- 2026-01-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.identj.2025.109362
- Primary Topic
- Dental Health and Care Utilization
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00