PARENT’S ATTITUDE ABOUT THE MAINTENANCE OF DENTAL HEALTH TO THE PREVALENCE OF DENTAL CARIES IN DEAF CHILDREN

Abstract

Background:Based on the results of the Caries Prevalence examination in deaf children at
SDLB Karya Mulia Surabaya, it was found that the Caries Prevalence was in the bad
category. Individuals with special needs have lower levels of dental and oral health and
hygiene compared to normal individuals. This happens because they have limitations in
caring for their own teeth. Objective:This study aims to determine the effect of parent’s
attitude about dental maintenance on the prevalence of caries in deaf children at SDLB Karya
Mulia Surabaya . Methods:This study uses a quantitative research method with a cross
sectional approach which was carried out at SDLB Karya Mulia Surabaya. The research
subjects were 31 parents with deaf children and were taken using a total random sampling
technique. The data collection instrument used a parent’s attitude questionnaire and an
observation sheet for caries. The Chi-square test was used to analyze the effect of parent’s
attitude on the deaf children,s Caries Prevalence with a significance level (α) =
0.05.Results:Most parents of deaf children SDLB Karya Mulia Surabaya were have good
attitude about dental maintenance and most deaf children with SDLB Karya Mulia Surabaya
were have some caries. Based on statistical tests, it was found that there was no effect of
attitude abut dental maintanace on the Caries Prevalence of deaf children at SDLB Karya
Mulia Surabaya (p>0.05). Conclusion: There is no effect of attitude about dental maintanace
on the Caries Prevalence of deaf children at SDLB Karya Mulia Surabaya