Understanding barriers to changing eating habits in families with severe tooth decay in young children
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study talks to parents of young children (under 6) with severe early childhood cavities to understand what makes it hard to change risky eating habits. The goal is to help dentists support families better.
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Who can take part
- Your child is under 6 years old and has severe tooth decay that needs treatment under general anesthesia.
- You are a parent or guardian who speaks and understands French.
- You agree to be in the study and have the conversation audio recorded.
- Your child is not in foster care.
- You are not under any type of legal supervision (like guardianship).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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