Journal article
A Qualitative Pilot Study to Investigate Caregiver Attitudes on Healthy Lifestyle Discussions During Dental Visits for Children Younger Than Six Years
Pediatric dentistry, Vol.43(4), pp.301-306
07/15/2021
PMID: 34467848
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this qualitative pilot study was to investigate caregivers' attitudes about healthy lifestyles and weight-related discussions during dental visits. Methods: Twenty-one caregivers of children younger than six years old at two community
dental clinics in Washington State-a rural community clinic serving children of seasonal farmworkers and an urban clinic primarily serving children with special health care needs-were interviewed using a semi-structured guide. Interview data were analyzed inductively via thematic
content analysis. Results: Three themes emerged from the data: (1) supporting conversations about healthy lifestyles in the dental office; (2) crafting the conversation and identifying next steps; and (3) ensuring that the dentist is perceived as a caregiver ally. Caregivers
were supportive of healthy lifestyle conversations with dentists. Concerns about weight-specific discussions were expressed. Conclusion: Caregivers' attitudes indicated support for conversations on healthy lifestyles. A future workaround incorporating healthy lifestyle discussion
into pediatric dental visits is warranted.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- A Qualitative Pilot Study to Investigate Caregiver Attitudes on Healthy Lifestyle Discussions During Dental Visits for Children Younger Than Six Years
- Creators
- Micah BovenkampTeresa O'Sullivan - University of WashingtonMichelle Averill - University of WashingtonAmy Kim - Dr. Kim is an associate director at New York University Langone Health Dental Medicine, Seattle, Wash., USAEstela Gomez Licea - Dr. Licea is a first-year pediatric dental resident, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, at University of Texas Health, San Antonio, Texas, USAAnna Mowell - Harborview Medical CenterDonald Chi - University of Washington
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Pediatric dentistry, Vol.43(4), pp.301-306
- PMID
- 34467848
- NLM abbreviation
- Pediatr Dent
- ISSN
- 0164-1263
- eISSN
- 1942-5473
- Publisher
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 07/15/2021
- Academic Unit
- Public Policy Center (Archive)
- Record Identifier
- 9984283859402771
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