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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.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| 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) |
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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
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Sudanese refugee and Egyptian children aged 6-12 years attending selected schools and community centers in Cairo, Egypt.
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| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Kafrelsheikh University, Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine | Kafr ash Shaykh | Kafr Ash Shaikh/ Elhamrawy | 33511 | Egypt |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D003731 | Dental Caries |
| D005891 | Gingivitis |
| ID | Term |
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| D017001 | Tooth Demineralization |
| D014076 | Tooth Diseases |
| D009057 | Stomatognathic Diseases |
| D007239 | Infections |
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| Baseline (Day 1, clinical oral examination) |
| D005882 |
| Gingival Diseases |
| D010510 | Periodontal Diseases |
| D009059 | Mouth Diseases |