Parental Perception of Oral Health-Related Quality of Life in Sudanese Refugee vs. Egyptian Children

Kafrelsheikh University

Status: Invitation-only

Conditions: Dental Caries; Refugee Health; Oral Health; Gingivitis

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT07011381

KFSIRB200-599

Details and patient eligibility

About

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.

Enrollment: 200 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 6 to 12 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

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

Trial design

200 participants in 2 patient groups

Sudanese Refugee Children Group

Description:

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

Description:

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.