Parental Factors Influencing the Development of Early Childhood Caries in Developing Nations: A Systematic Review

[摘要] BackgroundEarly childhood caries (ECC) is one of the most prevalent and chronic conditions of childhood. Various factors including biological and dietary factors along with an overlay of parental social factors have been found to be associated with the progression of ECC. The objective of this systematic review is to synthesize available literature and to identify parent-level proximal and distal risk factors associated with the development of ECC in developing nations.

[学科分类] 卫生学

[关键词] dental caries;parents;child;risk factors;health knowledge attitudes practice;sociological factors