Oral health promotion: a qualitative study to explore perspectives of kindergarten nurses at Qatar
Abstract Background The oral health of preschool children remains a concern globally. Kindergarten and school nurses can improve oral health by reducing the incidence of Early Childhood Caries (ECC) among children. This study aimed to explore the perceptions of kindergarten nurses about a proposed o...
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| author | Asmaa Alkhtib Amal Alhatu Trina Parcelona Wafaa Al-Mulla Safa A. Azim osman |
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| description | Abstract Background The oral health of preschool children remains a concern globally. Kindergarten and school nurses can improve oral health by reducing the incidence of Early Childhood Caries (ECC) among children. This study aimed to explore the perceptions of kindergarten nurses about a proposed oral health promotion program to be implemented in primary health centres and kindergartens. Methods The qualitative research used in-depth interviews of 12 kindergarten nurses who were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. Qualitative data analysis software was used (NVivo9 MANUF). Four major themes emerged and were analysed to explore contextual patterns within the data. Results The major themes included participants acknowledged the high prevalence of caries in children and identified several causes within the local context, including parental practices, poor dietary habits, the impact of cultural lack of oral health knowledge and limitations in the healthcare system. However, the study results’ themes also revealed complex barriers and enablers regarding the implementation of the program highlighting interpersonal, structural, systemic, and social elements. Conclusion Kindergarten nurses maintained an affirmative attitude towards oral health promotion programs and were enthusiastic about initiating and supporting these programs. This qualitative study brought out critical socio-biological-cultural factors that influence the oral health promotion of preschool children. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-87c3d775c2bf4a6691dc3d3871eb73182025-01-26T12:55:07ZengBMCBMC Oral Health1472-68312025-01-0125111010.1186/s12903-024-05154-0Oral health promotion: a qualitative study to explore perspectives of kindergarten nurses at QatarAsmaa Alkhtib0Amal Alhatu1Trina Parcelona2Wafaa Al-Mulla3Safa A. Azim osman4Primary Health Care CorporationPrimary Health Care CorporationPrimary Health Care CorporationMinistry of Public HealthQatar University, College of Dental MedicineAbstract Background The oral health of preschool children remains a concern globally. Kindergarten and school nurses can improve oral health by reducing the incidence of Early Childhood Caries (ECC) among children. This study aimed to explore the perceptions of kindergarten nurses about a proposed oral health promotion program to be implemented in primary health centres and kindergartens. Methods The qualitative research used in-depth interviews of 12 kindergarten nurses who were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. Qualitative data analysis software was used (NVivo9 MANUF). Four major themes emerged and were analysed to explore contextual patterns within the data. Results The major themes included participants acknowledged the high prevalence of caries in children and identified several causes within the local context, including parental practices, poor dietary habits, the impact of cultural lack of oral health knowledge and limitations in the healthcare system. However, the study results’ themes also revealed complex barriers and enablers regarding the implementation of the program highlighting interpersonal, structural, systemic, and social elements. Conclusion Kindergarten nurses maintained an affirmative attitude towards oral health promotion programs and were enthusiastic about initiating and supporting these programs. This qualitative study brought out critical socio-biological-cultural factors that influence the oral health promotion of preschool children.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-024-05154-0Oral health promotionInter-professional careQualitative studyBarriers to oral health promotionPrimary healthcare professionals |
| spellingShingle | Asmaa Alkhtib Amal Alhatu Trina Parcelona Wafaa Al-Mulla Safa A. Azim osman Oral health promotion: a qualitative study to explore perspectives of kindergarten nurses at Qatar BMC Oral Health Oral health promotion Inter-professional care Qualitative study Barriers to oral health promotion Primary healthcare professionals |
| title | Oral health promotion: a qualitative study to explore perspectives of kindergarten nurses at Qatar |
| title_full | Oral health promotion: a qualitative study to explore perspectives of kindergarten nurses at Qatar |
| title_fullStr | Oral health promotion: a qualitative study to explore perspectives of kindergarten nurses at Qatar |
| title_full_unstemmed | Oral health promotion: a qualitative study to explore perspectives of kindergarten nurses at Qatar |
| title_short | Oral health promotion: a qualitative study to explore perspectives of kindergarten nurses at Qatar |
| title_sort | oral health promotion a qualitative study to explore perspectives of kindergarten nurses at qatar |
| topic | Oral health promotion Inter-professional care Qualitative study Barriers to oral health promotion Primary healthcare professionals |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-024-05154-0 |
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