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Inequalities in the frequency of free sugars intake among Syrian 1-year-old infants: a cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: High frequency of free sugars intake, during the first year of life is probably the greatest risk factor for early childhood caries. The latter is a global public health challenge. Very little is known about the social determinants of infantâs frequency of free sugars intake, particularly in low-income countries. Thus, the present study aimed to assess the association between the frequency of free sugars intake among 1-year-old Syrian infants and each of parentsâ socioeconomic position (SEP), maternal frequency of free sugars intake and knowledge of infantâs oral health behaviour. METHODS: Using a cross-sectional design, 323 1-year-old infants, attending vaccination clinics in 3 maternal and child health centres (MCHCs) in Damascus, Syria, were selected. A systematic random sampling was applied using the MCHCsâ monthly vaccination registries. The 3 MCHCs were located in affluent, moderate and deprived areas. Infantsâ mothers completed a structured questionnaire on socio-demographics, infantâs and motherâs frequency of free sugars intake from cariogenic foods and beverages, and motherâs knowledge about infantâs oral health behaviour. Binary and multiple regression analyses were performed. The level of significance was set at 5Â %. RESULTS: The response rate was 100Â %. Overall, 42.7Â % of infants had high frequency of free sugars intake (>4times a day). Infants whose fathers were not working were more likely to have high frequency of free sugars intake. Similarly, infants whose mothers had low level of knowledge about infantâs oral health behaviour, or high frequency of free sugars intake were more likely to have high frequency of free sugars intake. The association between fatherâs occupation and infantâs frequency of free sugars intake attenuated after adjustment for motherâs knowledge and frequency of free sugars intake (adjusted ORâ=â1.5, 1.8, 3.2; 95%CIâ=â0.5â4.8, 1.1â3, 1.4â7.4; respectively). CONCLUSIONS: There are socioeconomic inequalities in the frequency of free sugars intake among Syrian 1-year-old infants. Integrated pre/post-natal interventions, targeting mothers from low SEP and aiming at reducing their free sugars intake and improving their knowledge about infantâs oral health behaviour, will potentially reduce socioeconomic inequalities in infantâs frequency of free sugars intake
Epidemiological study of traumatic dental injuries in 5- to 6-year-old Brazilian children
Monitoring traumatic dental injury (TDI) in primary teeth through epidemiological cross-sectional surveys provides descriptive information relevant to the development of public policies focused on the prevention of such injuries for the target population. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of TDI in 5- to 6-year-old Brazilian children and its association with biological and socioeconomic factors. A total of 684 children aged 5 to 6 years old, from 11 public schools in the city of Barueri (Brazil) were evaluated. Clinical examinations were carried out in the schools, by two trained and calibrated examiners. Gauze and a mouth mirror were used for the examinations. The reported TDIs were classified according to the Andreasen (2007) criteria for primary teeth. The results showed that 52.3% of the children had TDI. Enamel fracture (63.4%) was the most frequently observed sign of TDI, and the most affected teeth were the primary maxillary central incisors (26.9% maxillary right central incisor and 24% maxillary left central incisor). There was no association between the presence of TDI and biological or socioeconomic factors. In conclusion, the prevalence of TDI was high and had no statistically significant association with biological and socioeconomic factors
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