The oral health-related beliefs of parents have an important impact on the
oral health status of their children; however, they are not stable over time.
This study aimed to assess the changes, over time, in the determinants
of parental oral health-related behaviour based on the Theory of Planned
Behaviour and to investigate socio-economic inequalities. The cohort consisted
of the parents - mainly the mothers - of 1,057 children born in 2003 and
2004 in Flanders (Belgium). According to the Theory of Planned Behaviour,
validated questionnaires, completed at children's birth and at age 3 and 5 yr,
assessed parental attitudes, social norms, perceived behavioural control, and
intention towards three behaviours: dietary habits, oral hygiene habits, and
dental attendance. Linear mixed-model analyses were applied. Positive parental
attitudes towards oral health-related behaviours increased between birth and 3
yr of age, whereas the scores for subjective norms and intentions decreased.
Scores remained stable for children between three and 5 yr of age. Highly
educated mothers had significantly[...]
The oral health-related beliefs of parents have an important impact on the
oral health status of their children; however, they are not stable over time.
This study aimed to assess the changes, over time, in the determinants
of parental oral health-related behaviour based on the Theory of Planned
Behaviour and to investigate socio-economic inequalities. The cohort consisted
of the parents - mainly the mothers - of 1,057 children born in 2003 and
2004 in Flanders (Belgium). According to the Theory of Planned Behaviour,
validated questionnaires, completed at children's birth and at age 3 and 5 yr,
assessed parental attitudes, social norms, perceived behavioural control, and
intention towards three behaviours: dietary habits, oral hygiene habits, and
dental attendance. Linear mixed-model analyses were applied. Positive parental
attitudes towards oral health-related behaviours increased between birth and 3
yr of age, whereas the scores for subjective norms and intentions decreased.
Scores remained stable for children between three and 5 yr of age. Highly
educated mothers had significantly[...]
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