Mothers' perceptions concerning oral health of children and adolescents with Down syndrome: a qualitative approach.
Eur J Paediatr Dent
; 11(1): 27-30, 2010 Mar.
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AIM: The aim of this qualitative study was to investigate the perceptions of a group of mothers of children and adolescents with Down syndrome (DS) concerning the overall health and oral health of their children. METHODS: The information was collected interviewing in depth 19 mothers using an open-ended orientation form. To investigate the perceptions of the mothers was carried out a thematic content analysis. Two general themes were addressed: mothers' perceptions concerning the health of the child with DS and mothers' opinion on the impact of oral health on the life of the child with DS. RESULTS: According to the interviews, for the mothers, overall health and oral health entail specificities associated mainly with the absence of illness, the performance of daily activities, and feelings of well-being. Mothers tended to hold themselves accountable for their children's health status. Within the situations these women experience, many of the interviewees reported difficulties in caring for their children's oral health. CONCLUSION: Factors linked to financial constraints, time, and access to healthcare referral services hamper the search for specialised dental care for individuals with special needs.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Atitude Frente a Saúde
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Saúde Bucal
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Síndrome de Down
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Mães
Tipo de estudo:
Qualitative_research
Aspecto:
Determinantes_sociais_saude
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Patient_preference
Limite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Child
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Eur J Paediatr Dent
Assunto da revista:
ODONTOLOGIA
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PEDIATRIA
Ano de publicação:
2010
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Brasil
País de publicação:
Itália