RODRIGUES, Vandilson Pinheiro et al. Evaluation of oral hygiene habits of children during hospitalization. Odontol. Clín.-Cient. (Online) []. 2011, 10, 1, pp. 49-55. ISSN 1677-3888.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the oral hygiene habits employed by children hospitalization to formulate strategies for dealing oral health in this different space. This was a cross-sectional study in which data were collected from 91 children by their caregivers, using a questionnaire which included personal data of the caregiver and the children, access to dental care, behavior and habits of oral hygiene used during the period of hospitalization. There was a low adherence to procedures (67%) and oral hygiene, reduced access to dental care (9.9%) and oral health devaluation in the hospitalized child. In addition there was an association significant (p<0.05) between the use of oral hygiene habits and the variables: age child, pacifier use and prior access to dental care. The results suggest the need to discuss the approach oral health promotion in hospitals.

: Oral Hygiene; Hospitalization; Health Promotion.