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Thesis/Dissertation Information
- Degree Disciplines:
- Nursing
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- Abstract:
- Background: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported dental caries (tooth decay or cavities) are perhaps the most prevalent infectious disease impacting our nation’s children. Preschoolers who have had no oral exams are at risk for multiple tooth decay, tooth loss, and gum disease. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of an oral health educational intervention on knowledge and behavior-specific cognitions and affect in caregivers of children between the ages of two and five. Theoretical Framework: The Health Promotion Model (HPM) is a theoretical perspective that explores the factors and relationships contributing to health-promoting behavior and therefore to the enhancement of health and quality of life. The five hypotheses determined if there was a positive relationship between: (1) prior related behaviors and behavior-specific cognitions and affect, (2) personal factors and behavior specific cognitions and affect, (3) pre-knowledge and prior related behaviors, (4) post knowledge and intent to provide oral health care, and (5) the difference between caregivers’ pre-intervention and post-intervention scores on knowledge. Methods: A convenience sample of caregivers were invited to attend an educational interventional program that promoted oral health care in children. Caregivers completed a demographic survey, an oral health behavior questionnaire, and a pre/post-test. Results: The results of this study added evidence-based knowledge to the body of nursing which contributed to improved caregiver knowledge and oral health-promoting behaviors. Conclusion: Through health/public policy change, future research will increase educational intervention programs, promote preventive oral health care, and decrease oral disease.
- Thesis:
- Thesis (Ph.D.)--Barry University, 2011.
- Bibliography:
- Includes bibliographical references (leaves 130-135).
Record Information
- Source Institution:
- Barry University
- Holding Location:
- Barry University Archives and Special Collections
- Rights Management:
- Copyright Audrey P. Miller. Permission granted to Barry University to digitize, archive and distribute this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires permission of the copyright holder.
- Resource Identifier:
- RK55.C5 M55 2011_MillerAudrey ( BU-Local )
- Classification:
- RK55.C5 M55 2011 ( lcc )
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