Este trabalho analisou a prevalência de cárie e sua correlação com fatores sociodemográficos e cuidados de higiene bucal em 145 crianças com fissura labiopalatina (GF) na faixa etária de 7 a 66 meses, comparando os resultados com 130 crianças sem fissura (GC), na mesma faixa etária. A prevalência de cárie foi avaliada pelo índice ceo-d, e as famílias responderam um questionário contendo perguntas sobre hábitos dietéticos e de higiene bucal e fatores sociodemográficos. Os resultados foram avaliados por estatística descritiva e comparados pelos testes qui-quadrado, Mann-Whitney, Kruskal-Wallis e coeficiente de correlação de Spearman. O índice ceo-d médio foi 1,5 para o GF e 0,8 para o GC, sem diferença estatística (p=0,072). A maioria (99% no GF e 98,5% no GC) relatou realizar higiene bucal na criança, havendo receio em realizar este procedimento por 26,6% no GF e 6,3% no GC (p<0,001). A introdução de açúcar foi mais precoce no GF (p<0,001), enquanto a mamadeira de madrugada após os seis meses de idade foi mais frequente no GC (p=0,023). A higiene bucal foi iniciada mais precocemente no GF (p<0,001). A análise da ocorrência de cárie por dente revelou maior prevalência no GF para os dentes 55 (p=0,025), 52 (p<0,001), 51 (p=0,022), 62 (p<0,001) e 65 (p=0,006). Foi observada correlação significativa entre cárie e o aumento da idade e número de dentes presentes para o GF (p<0,001 para ambos) e GC (p=0,002 e p=0,004, respectivamente). Foi observada associação significativa entre cárie e renda familiar apenas para o GC (p=0,028). / This study analyzed the prevalence of dental caries and its correlation with sociodemographic factors and oral hygiene care in 145 children with cleft lip and palate (GF) aged 7 to 66 months, compared to 130 children without clefts (GC), at the same age range. The caries prevalence was analyzed by the dmft index, and the families responded to a questionnaire containing questions on dietary and oral hygiene habits and sociodemographic factors. The results were assessed by descriptive statistics and compared by the chi-square, Mann- Whitney and Kruskal-Wallis tests and Spearmans correlation coefficient. The mean dmft was 1.5 for GF and 0.8 for GC, without statistical difference (p=0.072). Most individuals (99% in GF and 98.5% in GC) reported performing oral hygiene in the child, with fear to perform this procedure by 26.6% in GF and 6.3% in GC (p<0.001). The introduction of sugar occurred earlier in GF (p<0.001), while bottle feeding at night after six months of age was more frequent in GC (p=0.023). The oral hygiene was initiated earlier in GF (p<0.001). Analysis of the occurrence of caries per tooth revealed higher prevalence in GF for the teeth 55 (p=0.025), 52 (p<0.001), 51 (p=0.022), 62 (p<0.001) and 65 (p=0.006). Significant correlation was observed between dental caries and increase in age and in number of present teeth for GF (p<0.001 for both) and GC (p=0.002 and p=0.004, respectively). Significant association between dental caries and family income was only observed for GC (p=0.028).

Made available in DSpace on 2014-08-20T14:30:10Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 tese_catiara_terra_costa.pdf: 2345268 bytes, checksum: 562e208284c988b88f8298b81b142463 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2013-08-09 / Knowing the occlusal characteristics of deciduous and mixed dentition, its development, changes and possible influencing factors is important for prevention and interception of malocclusion, being it of great epidemiological value. For this,longitudinal studies are appropriate because they observe the same population in different time points. This study consisted of two parts: cross-sectional and longitudinal study. The cross-sectional study investigated the influence of demographic, behavioral and socioeconomic factors at time breastfeeding of the child and the influence of the same in occlusal characteristics of primary dentition. It was found that the statistically significant factors for breastfeeding were time use of baby bottle (p<0.001) and time-use of pacifier (p<0.001), moreover, in relation to dental occlusion were associated the relation of canines (p=0.002), the midline deviation (p=0.013), anterior open bite (p<0.000), overjet (p<0.001), posterior crossbite (p=0.006) and presence of malocclusion (p<0.001). The longitudinal study compared occlusal characteristics present in children in primary dentition and mixed dentition, six years after. Were eligible all children examined in 2007 that, after contact with the mother, were reassessed and were in the mixed dentition. For data collection was performed clinical evaluation, by only one specialized and calibrated examiner, comprising occlusion, presence of visible plaque, dental trauma and experience of dental caries. After, interview was applied to mother investigating age and schooling, current income, child's oral habits, among others, and questioning the child about dietary habits, hygiene habits and selfperception. Descriptive analyzes were performed and to test the influence of the variables on the outcomes were used chi-10 square test, Fisher exact test and McNemar test. It was found that the anterior open bite (p<0.001), spacing (p=0.001), overjet (p=0.012), crowding (p<0.001) and malocclusion (p<0.001) presented association between deciduous and mixed dentition. And veryfing the factors that influence the crowding in the mixed dentition it was found the deciduous arch type (p<0.001), primate spaces (p=0.050) and the presence of crowding in primary dentition (p=0.014). The follow up of occlusion development showed that the presence of malocclusion is associated between deciduous and mixed dentition and thus, prevent or intercept these types of malocclusions in the primary dentition can improve the occlusion in mixed dentition. / Conhecer as características oclusais das dentições decídua e mista, seu desenvolvimento, alterações e possíveis fatores influentes é importante para a prevenção e interceptação das maloclusões, tornando-se de grande valor epidemiológico. Para isto, estudos longitudinais são apropriados, pois observam a mesma população em momentos temporais diferentes. Este estudo foi constituído de duas partes: estudo transversal e estudo longitudinal. O estudo transversal investigou a influência dos fatores demográficos, comportamentais e socioeconômicos no tempo de aleitamento materno da criança e a influência do mesmo em características oclusais da dentição decídua. Identificou-se que os fatores estatisticamente significantes para o aleitamento natural foram o tempo de uso da mamadeira (p<0,001) e o tempo de uso da chupeta (p<0,001), além do que, em relação à oclusão dentária apresentaram associação a relação de caninos (p=0,002), o desvio da linha média (p=0,013), a mordida aberta anterior (p<0,001), a sobressaliência (p<0,001), a mordida cruzada posterior (p=0,006) e a presença de maloclusão (p<0,001). O estudo longitudinal comparou características oclusais presentes nas crianças na dentição decídua e na dentição mista, seis anos após. Foram elegíveis todas as crianças examinadas em 2007 que, após contato com a mãe, foram reavaliadas e estavam na dentição mista. Para a coleta dos dados foi realizada a avaliação clínica, por única examinadora especializada e calibrada, englobando oclusão, presença de placa visível, traumatismo dentário e experiência de cárie dentária. Após, foi aplicada entrevista à mãe investigando idade e escolaridade, renda atual, hábitos bucais da criança, dentre outros e à criança questionando sobre hábitos de dieta, de higiene e autopercepção. Foram realizadas análises descritivas e para testar a influência das variáveis sobre os desfechos foram utilizados os testes: qui-quadrado, exato de Fischer e de McNemar. Constatou-se 8 que a mordida aberta anterior (p<0,001), o espaçamento (p=0,001), a sobressaliência (p=0,012), o apinhamento dentário (p<0,001) e a presença de maloclusão (p<0,001) apresentaram associação entre as dentições decídua e mista. E, verificando-se os fatores que influenciam no apinhamento dentário na dentição mista encontrou-se o tipo de arco decíduo (p<0,001), espaços primata (p=0,050) e a presença de apinhamento na dentição decídua (p=0,014). O acompanhamento longitudinal do desenvolvimento da oclusão mostrou que a presença de maloclusões está associada entre as dentições decídua e mista e, portanto, prevenir ou interceptar estes tipos de maloclusões na dentição decídua pode melhorar as condições de oclusão na dentição mista.

Magister Scientiae Dentium - MSc(Dent) / The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (2005/06) defines Early Childhood Caries (ECC) as the presence of 1 or more decayed (noncavitated or cavitated lesions), missing (due to caries), or filled tooth surfaces in any primary tooth in a child 71 months of age or younger. ECC can cause significant problems in preschool children and is a source of considerable societal costs. The South African national oral health survey conducted between the year 1999 and 2002 reported on the caries prevalence in young children. The caries prevalence was 50% in 4-5 year old children with a mean dmft of 2.4 (van Wyk and van Wyk, 2004).The aim of the study is to assess early childhood caries in children 12-24 months in the Mitchell's Plain district of the Western Cape.Objectives are to determine: a) The prevalence and pattern of early childhood caries. b) The relation between early childhood caries and infant feeding practices. c) The relation between early childhood caries and oral hygiene practices of the child.This study is a cross sectional study of ECC of children 12-24 months of age. Parent/child pair attending the Well Baby Clinic at Eastridge/Mitchell's Plain were informed about the study and invited to participate on a voluntary basis. The data collected consisted of a dental examination of 120 children (stratified by age: 60 in 12-18 months age group and 60 in 19-24 months age group) and a questionnaire completed by the accompanying parent/guardian. The dental examination was conducted using the WHO guidelines (Geneva 1997). Child age, tooth status (sound, decayed, filled, extracted, unerupted), and visible dental plaque on maxillary incisors (Spitz et al, 2006) were recorded.The prevalence of ECC for the sample was 23.3% (dmft =0.88). The maxillary incisors had the highest prevalence of decay (14%) followed by the maxillary molars (4%). There was a significant association (p=.006) between duration (12 months and more) of bottle use and presence of caries (40% caries prevalence). There is no significant difference between the different feeding practices (breast, bottle or both) and the presence of caries. There is a high prevalence of Early Childhood Caries (23.3%) in the 12-24 month age group. Early Childhood Caries was related to prolonged (12 months) bottle feeding. The association between the presence of dental plaque and ECC was the most significant factor (p= .000). / South Africa

This cross-sectional exploratory and descriptive quantitative study explored the factors that impact on feeding practices of infants 0-12 months, encountered in the Child Welfare Clinic in Tema Manhean Health Centre and to determine the possible factors that lead to malnutrition. The population for this study comprised all infants who attended the Child Welfare Clinic at the Tema Manhean Health Centre. Three hundred and ninety infants participated in this study. Data was collected by means of a structured questionnaire and analysed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) Version 20. Findings of the study revealed that a larger number of the mothers were still breastfeeding at the time of data collection. All infants aged six months or older were given complementary foods. Some of the factors found to be associated with infant malnutrition included education of mother, employment status of mother, marital status, cultural practices and parity. / Health Studies / M.A.(Public Health)

Department of Nutrition / MSCPNT

Breastfeeding has been established as providing the best and most complete nutrition for newborns, as this method promotes the infant’s health and supports infant growth (American Academy of Pediatrics [AAP], 2005). Mass media have been suggested as powerful and universal means of communication with the potential to impact social norms. Thus, this qualitative descriptive study explored, within the context of the Socioecological Framework, women’s decision making on whether to breastfeed or bottle-feed their infants and the effect of mass media on their decision. Data were collected in individual audiotaped interviews with participants recruited from the Massachusetts Breastfeeding Coalition and UMass Memorial Medical Center. Interview data were compared to text and visual representation from 12 Internet sites on parenting and infant feeding. Data analysis was conducted simultaneously with data collection and was continued until saturation was achieved. The comparison findings demonstrated that the emerging themes from the participant interviews reflected the information represented on the Internet sites. The main theme Media Matters Not suggested that mass media did not influence infant feeding decisions for this group of mothers. What did have an important impact on infant feeding decisions was the information and emotional support provided by partners, family, and HCPs (subtheme of Influences on Decisions). The participants offered suggestions of media messages they would like see in the future such as public service announcements of women breastfeeding their infants. In addition, the participants discussed media issues that had potential for influencing infant feeding decisions (Media Messages—Good and Bad), emphasized the need for public opinion to be altered so that breastfeeding in public would be viewed as more acceptable (Community/Public Opinions), and described suggestions for enhancing media messages about breastfeeding (Recommendations for Future Media Messages). The implications for nursing practice, public policy, and future research related to the topic were discussed.

This cross-sectional exploratory and descriptive quantitative study explored the factors that impact on feeding practices of infants 0-12 months, encountered in the Child Welfare Clinic in Tema Manhean Health Centre and to determine the possible factors that lead to malnutrition. The population for this study comprised all infants who attended the Child Welfare Clinic at the Tema Manhean Health Centre. Three hundred and ninety infants participated in this study. Data was collected by means of a structured questionnaire and analysed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) Version 20. Findings of the study revealed that a larger number of the mothers were still breastfeeding at the time of data collection. All infants aged six months or older were given complementary foods. Some of the factors found to be associated with infant malnutrition included education of mother, employment status of mother, marital status, cultural practices and parity. / Health Studies / M.A.(Public Health)