Encouraging Parents to Participate in "KESGILUT” (Dental and Oral Health) Program Using "AWAS” (Aku Wedi Anakku Gigis) Educational Book
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health care. Methods: The health education method was parental mentoring with a group approach. The parents of Manguni kindergarteners receiving the "AWAS” educational book as a group. The media of the program was the "AWAS” educational book. It covered information about dental and oral health, including primary and secondary dentition, stages of dental caries, correct tooth brushing, nutritious food for teeth, and preventing dental caries. The evaluation method of this program is using pre-post test analysis. Results: There is an increasement in post test score (68%) to post-test score (83%). Conclusion: This program is effective to increase mother's knowledge about dental and oral health.
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