Table 4.
Changes in knowledge and beliefs from pre-test to post-tests among caregivers who attended the workshops (N = 157).
| Questions (with correct response category) | Answered correctly | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-test N (%) | Post-test N (%) | ||
| KNOWLEDGE | |||
| At what age in years can children generally brush their teeth well by themselves? (7–9 years) | 38 (24%) | 69 (44%) | <0.05 |
| At what age do you start using toothpaste with fluoride for your child? (6 months and/or when the first tooth comes in) | 64 (41%) | 121 (77%) | <0.05 |
| Tooth decay can be prevented with (fluoride, brushing, flossing) | 53 (34%) | 77 (49%) | <0.05 |
| A child's first dental visit should be (after the first baby tooth erupts or by their first birthday) | 122 (78%) | 143 (91%) | <0.05 |
| When a pregnant woman has morning sickness (vomiting), what can she do to protect her teeth? (rinse mouth with water or a mixture of water and baking soda) | 39 (25%) | 115 (73%) | <0.05 |
| BELIEFS | |||
| Tap water is dangerous (strongly disagree/disagree) | 102 (65%) | 135 (86%) | <0.05 |
| Tap water with fluoride prevents dental cavities (strongly agree/agree) | 78 (50%) | 143 (91%) | <0.05 |
| A parent's dental hygiene affects their child's dental health (strongly agree/agree) | 105 (67%) | 143 (91%) | <0.05 |