Maternal and infant risk factors and risk indicators associated with early childhood caries in South Africa: A systematic review
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Date
2022
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BMC
Abstract
To evaluate the risk factors and risk indicators associated with early childhood caries in South Africa. A systematic review of aetiology was performed. From 1366 papers found, 23 studies met the eligibility
criteria and were included. All study designs were included. Healthy children under six who live in South Africa were
eligible for the study. The study was registered with PROSPERO, registration number CRD42020216455. Eligible studies were selected, and data extracted independently by two reviewers. Published data
on socio-economic status, dietary factors, oral hygiene knowledge and practices, breastfeeding and bottle-feeding
practices, oral bacterial flora and other risk indicators were collected. Two authors appraised the studies independently
using the Joanna Briggs Critical Appraisal tools.
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Keywords
Early childhood caries, Socio-economic status, Maternal, Oral health, South Africa
Citation
Kimmie‑Dhansay, F. et al. (2022). Maternal and infant risk factors and risk indicators associated with early childhood caries in South Africa: A systematic review. BMC Oral Health, 22(1),183. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-022-02218-x