Technology-enabled Anticipatory Guidance and Peer Support in Empowering Parents to Prevent Early Childhood Caries
Trial Parameters
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Brief Summary
Early Childhood Caries (ECC) is a significant clinical and public health challenge that the world and the Singapore population are facing. This study seeks to test the effectiveness of technology-enabled anticipatory guidance and peer support in empowering parents to establish proper childcare practices and prevent ECC.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Mother is currently expecting or has an infant below 3 months of age * Biological mother of the child * Mother with internet access and a mobile device * Mother can communicate in English * Mother aged 21 years and above Exclusion Criteria: * Child with disqualifying medical condition (e.g., tube feeding, severe neuromuscular disability) that would limit oral dietary intake, at-home oral hygiene practices, or receipt of dental examinations * Child with serious congenital syndrome that is expected to adversely affect the development of primary teeth * Family plans to emigrate within 3 years