Mothers' Knowledge and Practice towards the effects of using iron supplements on tooth staining ...

This study aims to assess mother ’s knowledge and practice towards the effects of iron supplement use on dental caries and staining of 6 months to 2 year‑old children in Yazd, Iran.Methods and Material: A randomized cross-sectional study was conducted among 403 mother– child (between 6 monthsTo 2 years) pairs who referred to health service centres in Yazd in 2011. Using a questionnaire, we assessed mother's knowledge and practice, and categorized it as sufficient or insufficient. Chi-square test was used for statistical analysis.Results: Knowledge, and practice was sufficient in 241 (59.8%), and 273 (67.7%) mothers’, respectively. Mothers’ educational level had a statistically significant relation with their knowledge regarding iron supplements (P
Source: Journal of Dental Materials and Techniques - Category: Dentistry Source Type: research