Effect of Optimized Behavioural Intervention Using The Multi-Phase Optimization Strategy (MOST).
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
In the current study, MOST approach is proposed, to engineer an oral health behavior modification intervention, to increase the engagement of mothers in brushing their pre-school children's teeth.
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Detailed Description
The first phase of this study will be the preparation phase. This will comprise the development of a conceptual framework and conducting a feasibility pilot study consisting of three intervention components: Motivational interviewing (MI), Oral health promotion messages (OHPm), and Storytelling (ST). The second phase of the study is the optimization phase which constitutes a factorial trial of the three selected intervention components (MI, OHPm and ST). Each component will be set at two levels: yes (the intervention is applied) vs no (the intervention is not applied).
Study Design
Arms and Interventions
| Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
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| Experimental: Condition 1 Participants will receive the constant component only. |
Behavioral: Oral Health Behavioral Interventions
The study will use a factorial design to evaluate the efficacy of three distinct intervention components: Motivational interviewing, storytelling videos and oral health promotion messages, in enhancing mothers' brushing of their preschool children's teeth using fluoridated toothpaste.
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| Experimental: Condition 2 Participants will receive the constant component and storytelling videos . |
Behavioral: Oral Health Behavioral Interventions
The study will use a factorial design to evaluate the efficacy of three distinct intervention components: Motivational interviewing, storytelling videos and oral health promotion messages, in enhancing mothers' brushing of their preschool children's teeth using fluoridated toothpaste.
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| Experimental: Condition 3 Participants will receive the constant component and oral health promotion messages. |
Behavioral: Oral Health Behavioral Interventions
The study will use a factorial design to evaluate the efficacy of three distinct intervention components: Motivational interviewing, storytelling videos and oral health promotion messages, in enhancing mothers' brushing of their preschool children's teeth using fluoridated toothpaste.
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| Experimental: Condition 4 Participants will receive the constant component and a motivational interview session. |
Behavioral: Oral Health Behavioral Interventions
The study will use a factorial design to evaluate the efficacy of three distinct intervention components: Motivational interviewing, storytelling videos and oral health promotion messages, in enhancing mothers' brushing of their preschool children's teeth using fluoridated toothpaste.
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| Experimental: Condition 5 Participants will receive the constant component, oral health promotion messages and storytelling videos. |
Behavioral: Oral Health Behavioral Interventions
The study will use a factorial design to evaluate the efficacy of three distinct intervention components: Motivational interviewing, storytelling videos and oral health promotion messages, in enhancing mothers' brushing of their preschool children's teeth using fluoridated toothpaste.
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| Experimental: Condition 6 Participants will receive the constant component, oral health promotion messages, storytelling videos, and a motivational interview session. |
Behavioral: Oral Health Behavioral Interventions
The study will use a factorial design to evaluate the efficacy of three distinct intervention components: Motivational interviewing, storytelling videos and oral health promotion messages, in enhancing mothers' brushing of their preschool children's teeth using fluoridated toothpaste.
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| Experimental: Condition 7 Participants will receive the constant component, oral health promotion messages and a motivational interview session. |
Behavioral: Oral Health Behavioral Interventions
The study will use a factorial design to evaluate the efficacy of three distinct intervention components: Motivational interviewing, storytelling videos and oral health promotion messages, in enhancing mothers' brushing of their preschool children's teeth using fluoridated toothpaste.
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| Experimental: Condition 8 Participants will receive the constant component, storytelling videos, and a motivational interview session. |
Behavioral: Oral Health Behavioral Interventions
The study will use a factorial design to evaluate the efficacy of three distinct intervention components: Motivational interviewing, storytelling videos and oral health promotion messages, in enhancing mothers' brushing of their preschool children's teeth using fluoridated toothpaste.
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Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Change in the plaque index scores of participating children [at baseline, 3 and 6 months]
Measured by the Plaque index (PII) of Silness and Loe
- Change in children's frequency of toothbrushing and use of fluoridated toothpaste [at baseline, 3 and 6 months]
Using the World Health Organization (WHO) questionnaire
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria for mother's of children enrolled in study:
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Has children between 2 and <5 years of age
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Has children with high plaque index scores (PlIā„2 or visible plaque accumulation on maxillary anterior teeth).
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Literate and owns a mobile phone with already set-up or possibility to set-up Whats-App messenger application.
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Willing to participate in the study and receive periodic OHPm and ST videos.
Exclusion Criteria:
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Mothers of children who are not willing to cooperate and show a definite negative behavior (Rating 1 Frankel's classification).
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Mothers of children who are physically disabled or medically compromised.
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Mothers of children in need of emergency dental treatments.
Contacts and Locations
Locations
| Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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| 1 | Alexandria University, Faculty of Dentistry | Alexandria | Egypt |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- Merna Ihab
- Alexandria University
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Merna Ihab, B.Sc, Alexandria University, Faculty of Dentistry
- Study Director: Maha El Tantawi, PhD, Alexandria University, Faculty of Dentistry
- Study Director: Wafaa E. El Din, PhD, Alexandria University, Faculty of Dentistry
Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
None provided.- MOST2021