Abstract
Background: Two main influencing factors of dental and oral health in developing countries are attitude and behavior.According to Lawrence Green’s theory, a person’s behavior is influenced by intention, namely reinforcing factor,predisposing factor, and enabling factor. One of reinforcing factors that has an important role for a mother in adoptingand promoting healthy behavior is social support. The study found issues on two social support domains, which wereinformation support and instrumental support. Therefore, “Bu GISELA” or Buku Gigi Sehat Keluarga (Family DentalHealth Book) was created to promote dental and oral health by habituating regular tooth-brushing activities. Purpose: Topromote dental and oral health care and maternal social support in mothers and kindergarteners in Made Urban Village.Bu GISELA was expected to improve informational support in mothers. Methods: A total of 20 mothers of kindergartenersin Made Urban Village filled pre-test and post-test questionnaires. The obtained data were then processed using a pairedt-test to see the relationship between the two variables. Results: A significant increase in knowledge (p-value <0.05) onpost-test compared to pre-test. Conclusion: Mothers’ dental health knowledge and social support increased significantlyafter they received “Bu GISELA”.
Highlights
Dental and oral health is a fundamental part of general health, and it affects well-being.[1]
Poor dental and oral health affects the quality of life.[2]
An epidemiological study conducted by the PKL team number 1 in Made Urban Village involving 111 respondents, reported a positive relationship between maternal behavior and kindergarteners’ dental and oral health as well as a relationship between maternal behavior and higher DEF-T indices
Summary
Dental and oral health is a fundamental part of general health, and it affects well-being.[1]. Especially in mothers, in maintaining dental health have a significant influence on children’s behavior. One of reinforcing factors that has an important role for a mother in adopting and promoting healthy behavior is social support. An epidemiological study conducted by the PKL team number 1 in Made Urban Village involving 111 respondents, reported a positive relationship between maternal behavior and kindergarteners’ dental and oral health as well as a relationship between maternal behavior and higher DEF-T indices. The study found issues on two social support domains, which were information support and instrumental support. The book consisted of illustrated stories about the importance of maintaining dental and oral health by having regular tooth brushing. Correctly and strengthen the social support of the children’s close relatives in order to promote child dental and oral health
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