International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry
Volume 19, Issue 5, 2009, Pages 354-359

Peer teaching pilot programme for caries prevention in underprivileged and migrant populations (Article)

Reinhardt C.H. , Löpker N. , Noack M.J. , Rosen E. , Klein K.
  • a Teacher Training College Cologne, Claudiusstraße 1, 50678 Köln, Germany, Centre of Dental Medicine, University of Cologne, Kerpener Str 32, 50931 Köln, Germany, Barthelstr, 36, 50823 Köln, Germany
  • b Katholische Grundschule, Neufelderstaße 2-4, 51067 Köln, Germany
  • c Centre of Dental Medicine, University of Cologne, Kerpener Str 32, 50931 Köln, Germany
  • d International Foreign Students Department, University Lille 3, Domaine universitaire du 'Pont de Bois', 59653 Villeneuve d'Ascq Cedex, France
  • e Institute of Biology and Biology, Teaching University of Cologne, Herbert-Lewin-Str 2, 50931 Köln, Germany

Abstract

Background. Focused caries prevention programmes for migrant children often fail because there is an important barrier of linguistic and cultural diversity. Aim. The aim of this study was to evaluate whether a tailored peer teaching approach can improve oral health behaviours of underprivileged and/or multinational migrant first graders. Design. Two fourth grade classes (30 children, mean age 9.6) and two first grade classes (38 children, mean age 6.6) with high migrant background participated. The fourth graders took part in a preparatory course of oral health and developed a concept for tutoring first graders in oral health concepts as well as the Fones toothbrushing method. Later then, the fourth graders instructed the first graders during two lessons. Toothbrushing of each first grader was filmed before and 7 days after instruction. Toothbrushing time, method, and systematic were evaluated. Results. After instruction, circular toothbrushing movements and systematic toothbrushing were observed significantly more often (P = 0.0001); toothbrushing time did not change. Conclusions. This pilot study shows that tutoring by older peers of similar origin resulted in significant changes towards better oral health in underprivileged and/or multinational migrant first graders. Authentic role models could be provided, and communication and cultural barriers circumvented. © 2009 BSPD, IAPD and Blackwell Publishing Ltd.

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education cultural anthropology Cultural Diversity Communication Barriers psychological aspect methodology human communication disorder Oral Hygiene mouth hygiene dental health education Dental Care for Children Health Education, Dental tooth brushing Dental Care Humans pilot study dental caries peer group Article program evaluation migration health care quality Social Facilitation Transients and Migrants social class Toothbrushing Pilot Projects social behavior Child
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DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-263X.2009.00982.x
ISSN: 09607439
Cited by: 8
Original Language: English