Psychometric Properties of the Brazilian Version of the Early Childhood Oral Health Impact Scale
Author Information
Author(s): Scarpelli Ana Carolina, Oliveira Branca Heloísa, Tesch Flávia C, Leão Anna Thereza, Pordeus Isabela A, Paiva Saul M
Primary Institution: Federal University of Minas Gerais
Hypothesis
The study aims to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Brazilian version of the Early Childhood Oral Health Impact Scale (B-ECOHIS).
Conclusion
The B-ECOHIS proved reliable and valid for assessing the negative impact of oral disorders on the quality of life of preschool children.
Supporting Evidence
- The B-ECOHIS demonstrated high test-retest reliability with correlation values of 0.98 and 0.99.
- Internal consistency was confirmed with Cronbach's alpha coefficients of 0.74 and 0.80 for child impact sections.
- Significant associations were found between B-ECOHIS scores and dental health indicators.
Takeaway
This study created a questionnaire to help understand how dental problems affect young children's lives, and it showed that the questionnaire works well.
Methodology
The study involved a preliminary cross-sectional study with 150 children and a field study with 1643 caregivers, assessing reliability and validity through various statistical methods.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to socioeconomic factors affecting caregivers' perceptions of their children's oral health.
Limitations
The study primarily involved families from less privileged economic classes, which may influence perceptions of oral health.
Participant Demographics
The mean age of caregivers was 33.5 years, with a majority being mothers; most families belonged to lower economic classes.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p < 0.05
Statistical Significance
p ≤ 0.001
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