Parental Perception of Oral Health-Related Quality of Life in Sudanese Refugee vs. Egyptian Children

NCT07011381 | Enrolling By Invitation

• 1 other identifier: KFSIRB200-599
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 200
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This cross-sectional analytical study aims to assess and compare parental perceptions of oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) among Sudanese refugee children and Egyptian children aged 6-12 years living in Egypt. The study will include 192 child-parent pairs (96 Sudanese refugees and 96 Egyptians). Data will be collected via a validated Arabic questionnaire adapted from the Child Oral Health Impact Profile (COHIP) and clinical oral health examinations using DMFT/dmft indices, Gingival Index, and Plaque Index. The study seeks to identify disparities in oral health, parental awareness, and access to dental care services, thereby informing future community-based interventions and public health policies targeting vulnerable populations such as refugee children.

Conditions

Dental Caries; Gingivitis; Oral Health; Refugee Health

Keywords

dental caries; gingivitis; oral health; refugee health

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Mean Total Score on the Child Oral Health Impact Profile (COHIP) Questionnaire

  Measured using the validated Arabic version of the Child Oral Health Impact Profile (COHIP) questionnaire. Total score and domain-specific subscores (Oral Health, Functional Well-being, Emotional Well-being, School Environment, and Self-image) will be analyzed. Full name: Child Oral Health Impact Profile (COHIP), Arabic version Score range: 0 to 140 Higher scores = better oral health-related quality of life

  Baseline (single clinical visit at enrollment)

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Clinical Oral Health Status

  Baseline (Day 1, clinical oral examination)

Study Arms (2)

Sudanese Refugee Children Group

Children aged 6-12 years residing in \[location\], identified as Sudanese refugees. Participants will undergo clinical oral health assessment and complete a child oral health quality of life questionnaire (COHIP). Parental perception will be documented through structured interviews.

Egyptian Children Group

Children aged 6-12 years residing in \[location\], identified as native Egyptian citizens. Participants will undergo clinical oral health assessment and complete the same COHIP questionnaire. Parental perception will also be recorded via interviews.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 6 Years - 12 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Child (0-17)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Sudanese refugee and Egyptian children aged 6-12 years attending selected schools and community centers in Cairo, Egypt.

You may qualify if:

• Children aged 6-12 years
• Either Sudanese refugee or Egyptian national
• Resident in Cairo for at least 1 year
• Informed consent obtained from parent or legal guardian

You may not qualify if:

• Systemic health conditions affecting oral health
• Ongoing orthodontic treatment
• Children with special health care needs or developmental disabilities

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Kafrelsheikh University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Kafrelsheikh University, Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine

Kafr ash Shaykh, Kafr Ash Shaikh/ Elhamrawy, 33511, Egypt

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Dental Caries; Gingivitis

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Tooth Demineralization; Tooth Diseases; Stomatognathic Diseases; Infections; Gingival Diseases; Periodontal Diseases; Mouth Diseases

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: May 9, 2025
• First Posted: June 8, 2025
• Study Start: June 10, 2025
• Primary Completion: July 10, 2025
• Study Completion: November 20, 2025
• Last Updated: August 26, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-08

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

EG (1)