The Effect of Program for Developing Practice in Oral Health Care Skill of Pre-school Children Caregivers at Sirindhorn college of Public Health Khon Kaen Day Care Centre

Abstract

           This objective of this study was to determine the effects of Program for Developing Practice in Oral Health Care Skill of Pre-school Children Caregivers at Sirindhorn College of Public Health Khon Kaen Day Care Centre. The study was designed for a qualitative research .The structured interview form and No participative Observation form were used for collection of data in this study. The population group was a group of 9 caregivers in Sirindhorn college of Public Health Khon Kaen Day Care Centre who attended the program for Developing Practice in Oral Health Care Skill of Pre-school Children. (N = 9) The study compared the development of Caregivers Developing Practice in Oral Health Care Skill of Pre-school Children Program. The results of the research reflect that the effects of Program for Developing Practice in Oral Health Care Skill of Pre-school Children Caregivers were positive. Oral Health Care Skills of caregivers were improved in every aspect such as tooth brushing, cavities and gum disease checking, abilities to give advices to parents to promote children’s oral heath care, especially how to use Food Guide Pyramid for children’s menu.