The Relationship Between the Role of Parents and the Incidence of Tooth Persistence in Children with Intellectual Disabilities

Isnanto Isnanto; Putri Widya Kurniasih; Ratih Larasati; Hairunnisa Hairunnisa

doi:10.31965/dtj.v7i2.1966

Authors

Isnanto Isnanto Department of Dental Health, Politeknik Kesehatan Kemenkes Surabaya, Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia
Putri Widya Kurniasih Department of Dental Health, Politeknik Kesehatan Kemenkes Surabaya, Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia
Ratih Larasati Department of Dental Health, Politeknik Kesehatan Kemenkes Surabaya, Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia
Hairunnisa Hairunnisa Dental Assistant, Ali Misfer Dental Complex, Al Qura, Al Baha, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31965/dtj.v7i2.1966

Keywords:

Role of Parents, Tooth Persistence, Intellectual Disabilities, Pediatric Dentistry, Oral Health

Abstract

Children with intellectual disabilities are individuals who experience limitations in cognitive abilities, mobility, and behavior, caused by several factors, including prenatal, perinatal, and postnatal conditions. The concept of "role" refers to behaviors performed by individuals based on their position within a social structure or group, meaning that each person has specific responsibilities according to their societal status. Based on an examination conducted by the researcher on January 30, 2024, at SLB C Autis Negeri Tuban, of 39 students examined, 25 children (64.10%) were found to have tooth persistence, with an average of two persistent teeth per affected child. This high prevalence indicates a significant dental health problem in the school. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between the role of parents and the incidence of tooth persistence among children with intellectual disabilities at SLB C Autis Negeri Tuban. This analytical study employed a cross-sectional design with a sample of 37 parents and their children with intellectual disabilities from the same school. Data were collected through parent questionnaires and dental examinations of the children. Data analysis was conducted using Spearman’s rank correlation test. The results showed a significant relationship between the role of parents and the incidence of tooth persistence in children with intellectual disabilities, with the parental role categorized as low and the strength of the correlation also in the low category. In conclusion, there is a relationship between the role of parents and the incidence of tooth persistence among children with intellectual disabilities at SLB C Autis Negeri Tuban.

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