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Extrait
Background and study aims A series of eight storybooks has been developed by a health psychologist, public health dentist, science educator, children's author and illustrators with guidance from the Department for Education (England). The storybooks are designed to encourage twice daily toothbrushing with fluoride toothpaste and discourage eating sugary snacks, especially at bedtime. The aim of this study is to find out whether children’s dental health can be improved using these storybooks. Who can participate? Children aged 5-7 at 60 primary schools in England and Scotland whose headteachers have agreed to participate in the study. What does the study involve? Participating schools are randomly allocated to one of three groups. Children in group 1 schools receive the storybooks containing the dental health messages. Children in group 2 schools receive storybooks with exactly the same illustrations, characters and story but without the dental health messages. Children in group 3 schools receive the storybooks containing the dental health messages, undertake supervised toothbrushing at school, and receive a supply of toothbrushes and toothpaste to use at home. All children in the study will have a dental examination annually and parents will be asked to complete questionnaires at the start of the study and after 1 and 2 years. A subset of children and families are invited to join a study of the child’s diet and saliva composition at the start of the study and at the final assessment 2 years later. What are the possible benefits and risks of participating? All children whose parents give permission for them to take part will be given 8 bright and colourful story books to take home and keep. Risks to all participants could include inconvenience due to time taken to complete the questionnaire (up to 30 minutes on three occasions). Where is the study run from? 60 primary schools across England and Scotland (UK). When is the study starting and how long is it expected to run for? June 2013 to December 2017. Who is funding the study? Queen Mary University of London (UK). Who is the main contact? Louise Robinson [email protected]
Critère d'inclusion
- Dental caries