Impact of Maternal Parenting Approaches in Dental Care on Behavioral Modification and Oral Hygiene of Primary School Children in Banda Aceh

Eka Sri Rahayu; Reca Reca; Teuku Salfiyadi; Julianti Jauhari; Poppy Andriany; Citra Feriana Putri

doi:10.59653/jhsmt.v3i03.1909

Authors

Eka Sri Rahayu Department of Dental Health, Politeknik Kesehatan Aceh, Indonesia
Reca Department of Dental Health, Politeknik Kesehatan Aceh, Indonesia
Teuku Salfiyadi Department of Dental Health, Politeknik Kesehatan Aceh, Indonesia
Julianti Jauhari Department of Dental Health, Politeknik Kesehatan Aceh, Indonesia
Poppy Andriany Department of Dental Public Health, Faculty of Dentistry Universitas Syiah Kuala, Indonesia
Citra Feriana Putri Department of Dental Public Health, Faculty of Dentistry Universitas Syiah Kuala, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59653/jhsmt.v3i03.1909

Keywords:

Children’s oral health, maternal parenting, dental nursing care, quasi-experimental study, oral hygiene behavior, parental involvement

Abstract

Children’s oral health is significantly influenced by parental involvement, particularly maternal parenting practices in daily care routines. This study aimed to analyze the effect of maternal parenting within the context of dental nursing care on behavioral changes and oral hygiene status among primary school children in Banda Aceh. A quasi-experimental design with a pre-test and post-test control group was employed. The sample consisted of 60 children aged 7–8 years and their mothers, divided into an intervention group (n = 30), which received structured education and supervised parenting guidance, and a control group (n = 30), which only received educational modules. Data were collected at three stages: pre-test, post-test I (immediately after the intervention), and post-test II (two weeks later). Findings revealed a significant improvement in mothers’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding dental health in the intervention group compared to the control group (p < 0.05). Furthermore, the oral hygiene status of children, measured by the Patient Hygiene Performance-Modified (PHP-M) index, showed a statistically significant reduction in scores in the intervention group, indicating better oral cleanliness, while no significant changes were observed in the control group (p > 0.05). These results demonstrate that parenting-based dental health education effectively enhances maternal involvement in guiding and supervising children’s oral care, thereby fostering improved oral health behaviors and hygiene outcomes. The study concludes that maternal parenting approaches within dental nursing care have a substantial impact on improving both maternal dental health practices and children’s oral hygiene status.

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