Digital Health Literacy of Egyptian Parents and Oral Health Outcomes of Their Preschool Children
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- What is being studied
- This is an observational study: the protocol does not assign a study treatment.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Digital Health Literacy, Caries Experience. Basic parameters: from 18 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
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- Next step
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Official title
Digital Health Literacy of Egyptian Parents and Its Association With Oral Health Outcomes of Their Preschool Children: A Cross-Sectional Study
Overview
The aim of the study is to examine the association between the digital health literacy (DHL) of Egyptian parents and oral health outcomes of their preschool children. The study will also examine the association between the parents' DHL and parents' sociodemographic characteristics. The main research question is: What is the association between digital health literacy (DHL) of Egyptian parents and oral health outcomes of their preschool children?
Detailed description
The study is an analytical cross-sectional study. It will involve Egyptian parents of preschool children to examine the association between their digital health literacy (DHL) and oral health outcomes of their preschool children. In addition, the study will assess the relationship between parents' DHL and sociodemographic characteristics.
Data will be collected using a structured questionnaire administered through face-to-face interviews or self-completed forms. The dimensions of digital health Literacy of the participants will be captured using the eHealth Literacy Questionnaire (eHLQ).
dmft scores will be recorded after clinical examination by trained dental health professionals.
Additionally, the questionnaire will include questions about sociodemographic data of parents and children, as well as dental habits of their children. All data will be coded, anonymized, and saved into a secure online database.
Primary outcome measures
- Digital Health Literacy measured by E-Health Literacy questionnaire [Time frame: The study will capture data at a single point from April -December 2026]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Egyptian parents or primary caregivers of at least one preschool aged child aged 3-5 years
- Willing to provide a consent for themselves and their child to participate in the study.
Exclusion criteria
- Individuals with cognitive impairments that limit their ability to complete the questionnaire.
- Individuals whose children have special care needs
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: Yes
Study design
- Observational model
- Case-only
Study locations
Center list to be confirmed — check the primary protocol.
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07344259 · CU 8.1.2026