Effect of Optimized Behavioural Intervention Using The Multi-Phase Optimization Strategy (MOST).
Dental Caries in Children, Early Childhood Caries
About this trial
This is an interventional prevention trial for Dental Caries in Children focused on measuring MOST, behavioural intervention, early childhood caries
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria for mother's of children enrolled in study:
- Has children between 2 and <5 years of age
- Has children with high plaque index scores (PlI≥2 or visible plaque accumulation on maxillary anterior teeth).
- Literate and owns a mobile phone with already set-up or possibility to set-up Whats-App messenger application.
- Willing to participate in the study and receive periodic OHPm and ST videos.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Mothers of children who are not willing to cooperate and show a definite negative behavior (Rating 1 Frankel's classification).
- Mothers of children who are physically disabled or medically compromised.
- Mothers of children in need of emergency dental treatments.
Sites / Locations
- Alexandria University, Faculty of Dentistry
- Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Dental Public Health, Alexandria University, Faculty of DentistryRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Arm 4
Arm 5
Arm 6
Arm 7
Arm 8
Experimental
Experimental
Experimental
Experimental
Experimental
Experimental
Experimental
Experimental
Condition 1
Condition 2
Condition 3
Condition 4
Condition 5
Condition 6
Condition 7
Condition 8
Participants will receive the constant component only.
Participants will receive the constant component and storytelling videos .
Participants will receive the constant component and oral health promotion messages.
Participants will receive the constant component and a motivational interview session.
Participants will receive the constant component, oral health promotion messages and storytelling videos.
Participants will receive the constant component, oral health promotion messages, storytelling videos, and a motivational interview session.
Participants will receive the constant component, oral health promotion messages and a motivational interview session.
Participants will receive the constant component, storytelling videos, and a motivational interview session.