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

N/AEnrolling By InvitationNCT07011381

Kafrelsheikh University200 enrolled

Overview

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.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

200

Conditions

Dental Caries Gingivitis Oral Health Refugee Health

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 6 YearsMax age: 12 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: 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 Exclusion Criteria: Systemic health conditions affecting oral health Ongoing orthodontic treatment Children with special health care needs or developmental disabilities

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

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

Time frame: Baseline (single clinical visit at enrollment)

Secondary Outcomes

Clinical Oral Health Status

Includes the DMFT/dmft index (Decayed, Missing, and Filled Teeth), plaque index, and gingival index, assessed by calibrated dental examiners according to WHO guidelines. Outcome 1 : Mean Decayed, Missing, and Filled Teeth (DMFT/dmft) Index Score Unit: index score (range 0-28 or appropriate scale) Outcome 2 : Mean Plaque Index Score Unit: index score ( 0-3) Outcome 3 : Mean Gingival Index Score Unit: index score ( 0-3)

Time frame: Baseline (Day 1, clinical oral examination)