Oral health knowledge, attitudes and practices assessment vs None (descriptive prevalence review; subgroup analyses by urban/rural status, country and year)
Mother self-reported oral health behaviours and attitudes · Mothers and caregivers of children in the United Arab Emirates
Mothers and caregivers often had adequate knowledge/attitudes but improper oral-health practices and low dental-service use, associated with education and occupation (narrative synthesis; not GRADE-rated).
1 finding from 1 review
- Oral Health of Children and Adolescents in the United Arab Emirates: A Systematic Review of the Past Decade. 2021 All outcomesUAE; Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah; day care centersMahmoud et al. found Sharjah mothers had higher-than-average knowledge and excellent attitudes but mostly improper practices and low dental-service utilization; knowledge/practices were associated with mothers'…Studies not reportedGRADE not reported