Parental Views on Antibiotics in Dentistry

NCT07112079 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 2024/181
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 1,610
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study aims to assess parents' knowledge of antibiotic use and its relationship with their children's oral health.

Conditions

Antibiotic; Oral Health Care; Parents; Pediatric Dentistry

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• Parental Knowledge and Beliefs on Antibiotic Use (Knowledge and Beliefs Subscale of the PAPA Scale)

  Evaluation of parents' knowledge level and misbeliefs regarding antibiotic use: This score is obtained from the Knowledge and Beliefs subscale of the PAPA scale and measures the level of knowledge of parents on issues such as the necessity and appropriateness of antibiotics.

  1 month

• DMFT Index (Decayed, Missing, and Filled Teeth) Score

  The DMFT index assesses the dental caries experience by counting the number of decayed, missing, and filled permanent teeth. Scores range from 0 to 28 (or 32 depending on dentition), where higher scores indicate worse dental health (more caries experience).

  1 month

• PUFA Index (Pulpal involvement, Ulceration, Fistula, and Abscess) Score

  The PUFA index measures the clinical consequences of untreated dental caries, including pulpal involvement, ulceration, fistula, and abscess formation. Scores range from 0 to 4, where higher scores indicate more severe clinical complications due to untreated caries.

  1 month

Study Arms (2)

Group 1: Children (n=805)

This cross-sectional study included a group of 805 children aged 3 to 14 years. Children's oral health was clinically evaluated using the DMFT (Decayed, Missing, and Filled Teeth) and PUFA (Pulpal involvement, Ulceration, Fistula, and Abscess) indices to provide an objective measure of dental health.

Group 2: Parents (n=805)

This cross-sectional study involved a cohort of 805 parents of children aged 3 to 14 years. The primary objective was to assess parental knowledge and attitudes towards antibiotic use. No interventions were implemented; instead, data were collected using a 45-item questionnaire based on the Parental Perceptions on Antibiotics (PAPA) scale. The PAPA scale evaluates various factors influencing parental decisions regarding antibiotic use, including knowledge, beliefs, behaviors, sources of information, adherence, and awareness of antibiotic resistance . The questionnaire was administered face-to-face to ensure accurate data collection and to facilitate clarification of any questions.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 3 Years - 14 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Child (0-17)
• Sampling Method: Probability Sample

Study Population

Pediatric population

You may qualify if:

• Children whose parents were literate in Turkish, enabling reliable communication.
• Children whose parents had no communication impairments, ensuring accurate data collection.

You may not qualify if:

• Children who attended the clinic with a legal guardian or relative other than their parents.
• Children whose parents had inadequate health status preventing successful completion of the questionnaire.
• Children with any diagnosed mental illness.
• Children whose parents had any diagnosed mental illness.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Recep Tayyip Erdogan University Training and Research Hospital: lead

Study Sites (1)

Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University Faculty of Dentistry

Rize, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Study Design

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

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: July 31, 2025
• First Posted: August 8, 2025
• Study Start: January 1, 2025
• Primary Completion: April 20, 2025
• Study Completion: May 20, 2025
• Last Updated: August 8, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-08

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)