Technology-enabled Anticipatory Guidance and Peer Support in Empowering Parents to Prevent Early Childhood Caries
Technology-enabled Anticipatory Guidance and Peer Support in Empowering Parents to Prevent Early Childhood Caries: A Randomized Controlled Trial
National University of Singapore
600 participants
Jun 15, 2024
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
Early Childhood Caries (ECC) is a significant clinical and public health challenge that the world and the Singapore population are facing. This study seeks to test the effectiveness of technology-enabled anticipatory guidance and peer support in empowering parents to establish proper childcare practices and prevent ECC.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria5
- Mother is currently expecting or has an infant below 3 months of age
- Biological mother of the child
- Mother with internet access and a mobile device
- Mother can communicate in English
- Mother aged 21 years and above
Exclusion Criteria3
- Child with disqualifying medical condition (e.g., tube feeding, severe neuromuscular disability) that would limit oral dietary intake, at-home oral hygiene practices, or receipt of dental examinations
- Child with serious congenital syndrome that is expected to adversely affect the development of primary teeth
- Family plans to emigrate within 3 years
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Interventions
The intervention includes 4 online sessions led by an oral health therapist (OHT) or dentist, as well as push notifications and information delivered to participants via a mobile/web app.
Participants on this arm will receive conventional child oral health education materials at 4 time points.
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NCT06558955