Evaluation of The Feeling of The Guilty Of Parents Due To Their Children`s Existing Dental Problems

Authors : Sacide DUMAN, Beril DEMİRCAN

Pages : 1169-1180

Doi:10.33715/inonusaglik.1155759

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Publication Date : 2023-03-17

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :The aim of this study is to evaluate the feelings of guilt of parents about their children\`s problems caused by dental caries, and to examine the relationship between parental guilt and sociodemographic factors, by examining early childhood caries insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(ECC); and severe ECC insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(S-ECC);. Children younger than 72 months with dental caries were included in the study insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(N=200);. Parents answered the questionnaire consisting of two parts, which included sociodemographic information and adapted ECOHIS questions. Results were analyzed by Chi-square and one-factor Logistic Regression test. 85.5% of the children were S-ECC, and 14.5% were ECC.27.5% of the parents reported feeling guilty about their children\`s dental problems. Parents chose the lack of brushing with the highest rate insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(40.5%); as the source of the problem. 95.0% of the parents stated that existing dental caries in their children can be prevented, and 73.5% of them stated that visiting a dentist could be prevent the problem. No statistically significant relationship was found between the parents\` feelings of guilt due to their children\`s dental problems and the sources of the problem, types of prevention, and sociodemographic characteristics. Parents should take the necessary responsibility for their children\`s oral health. Families should be informed about their children\`s oral health and encouraged to practice.
Keywords : Ebeveyn, Erken çocukluk çağı çürükleri, Diş çürükleri, Suçluluk