KHẢO SÁT TÌNH TRẠNG SÂU RĂNG Ở TRẺ TỪ 3-5 TUỔI TẠI THÀNH PHỐ YÊN BÁI NĂM 2023 VÀ MỘT SỐ YẾU TỐ LIÊN QUAN

Abstract

Objecitves: To find out the prevalence of dental caries among 3-5 year old pre-schoolers in Yen Bai city, Yen Bai province and some factors related. Subjects and Methods: Cross-sectional research was conducted on 354 children 3-5 years old in Yen Bai city. Diagnose dental caries when a child has at least one tooth with tooth decay according to WHO guidelines. Results: Prevalence of dental caries was 82.8%. Univariate logistic regression analysis showed factors related dental caries: 5-year-old group (compared to the 3-year-old group) with OR=4.21 (95%CI 1.89 – 9.38); tooth brushing frequency (compared to the group brushing teeth twice a day): once/day OR=3.83 (95%CI: 1.79 – 8.91); less than once/day 6.41 (95%CI: 2.41 – 21.41); horizontal brushing (compared with vertical and rotating brushing) OR=2.34 (95%CI: 1.03 – 5.13); regularly eating sweets/snacks OR=1.97 (95%CI: 1.00 – 3.82); eating snacks all day (compared to eating in the morning) OR=2.85 (95%CI: 1.13 - 6.84), association was statistically significant with p<0.05. Conclusion: The prevalence of dental caries was relatively high in the 3-5 year old group. Control the factors of dental caries frequency, tooth brushing method, and sweet eating habits to reduce the risk of tooth decay in children.