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Autistic Children’S Parents and Hospital Dentistry Publisher



Tahririan D1 ; Shariati S3 ; Nilchian F2
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  1. 1. Departments of Pediatric Dentistry, Isfahan, Iran
  2. 2. Department of Dental Public Health, Dental Materials Research Center, Dental Research Institute, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
  3. 3. Department of Endodontics, School of Dentistry, Isfahan (Khorasgan) Branch, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran

Source: Dental Research Journal Published:2021


Abstract

Background: It is difficult to perform dental procedures in autistic children, and parental involvement is necessary for successful hospital dental services.Therefore,in order to promote oral health in autistic children,this study was aimed to explore the knowledge,attitude,and performance of autistic children’s parents with respect to hospital dentistry. Materials and Methods:This cross‑sectional study was conducted with the parents of 100 autistic children aged 2–6 years selected from among the children of Isfahan autism treatment centers. A self‑administered questionnaire, including parental demographic information and 22 items on the assessment of knowledge, attitude, and performance of autistic children’s parents regarding hospital dental procedures under general anesthesia, was completed by 100 parents. P <0.05 was considered statistically significant. Data were analyzed by SPSS software using Chi‑square test. Results: A total of 100 parents of autistic children, with an average age of 37.4 ± 6.1 years, were recruited in this study.The results showed that 56%, 50%, and 3% of parents had poor knowledge about dental hospital services,dental complications,and hospital dentistry rules,respectively.Further, 51% of parents believed that general anesthesia was dangerous to their children. In addition, 69% of children had little or no cooperation with the dentist.There was also a significant relationship between the knowledge,attitude,and performance of autistic children’s parents regarding hospital dentistry and the parents’ age and sex. Conclusion:This study showed that autistic children’s parents had poor knowledge,attitude,and performance with respect to hospital dentistry. © 2021 Dental Research Journal.
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