Brief Summary

An orphan is defined as "a child under the age of 18 whose mother, father, both parents, and a primary caregiver has died, and who is in need of care or protection". Orphans, therefore, are considered disadvantaged and socially marginalized population whom diseases burden is high. Egypt has 1.7 million orphaned children. The number of children between the age of 0 and 17 who are currently registered in orphanages is 12,015. Dental diseases especially plaque, gingival and dental caries are highly preventable, with the highest prevalence in the developing countries. Profound disparities exist in oral health status across different social and economic divisions. The pattern of orphanage living is quite different from family living as the latter provides physical security, food, and shelter but is devoid of psychological security. High prevalence of dental caries, gingivitis and dental trauma has been observed in children of orphanages. This has been attributed to many factors such as: lack of adequate staff, poor oral hygiene, improper nutrition and eating patterns, high consumption of sugary food, negligence of tooth brushing, moreover the children and caregivers knowledge, level of education and oral health illiteracy. Untreated oral diseases could lead to psychological and general health problems, pain and loss in school time. Recognition of these problems is essential to provide optimum oral health for these deprived children. Health education is an important tool of public health and an effective primary preventive method especially for school aged children in controlling plaque, gingival and dental diseases.

Trial Health

On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment

139

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for all trials

Timeline

Completed

Started Aug 2022

Shorter than P25 for all trials

Geographic Reach

1 country

1 active site

Status

completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

5 months study duration

Study Start

First participant enrolled

August 16, 2022

Completed

2 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

October 20, 2022

Completed

3 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

January 15, 2023

Completed

2.1 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

February 13, 2025

Completed

1 month until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

March 27, 2025

Completed

Last Updated

March 27, 2025

Status Verified

March 1, 2025

Enrollment Period

2 months

First QC Date

February 13, 2025

Last Update Submit

March 20, 2025

Conditions

Dental Caries Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

Oral hygiene knowledge, and practices of the orphan children
Questionnaire including 20 questions about the oral hygiene knowledge and practices of the children. This questionnaire was used before the educational program and after 2 months from the program
Before the educational program and after 2 months

Secondary Outcomes (3)

Dental Caries experience for permanent dentition
Before the educational program and after 2 months
Dental Caries experience for mixed dentition
Before the educational program and after 2 months
Oral hygiene
Before the educational program and after 2 months