Bansal, Arjun, Mills, Jane, and Boase, Robyn (2015) Knowledge, behaviours and attitudes of mothers regarding vertical transmission of mutans streptococci: a qualitative study. Australian Dental Journal, 60 (4). S26-S27.

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Abstract

Mutans streptococci (MS) are the key bacterial species responsible for the development of early childhood caries. Studies have shown that these bacteria can be transmitted from mother to child via a pathway known as vertical transmission. However, a paucity of research has been found on mothers' knowledge, behaviours and attitudes of this issue. The aim of this research project was to determine the knowledge, behaviours and attitudes of mothers regarding vertical transmission of MS from mother to child, and to determine external influences on mothers' awareness of this issue. To assess this, a qualitative case study methodology of an exploratory nature was chosen. The case was defined as mothers' awareness regarding vertical transmission of MS from mother to child.

Item ID:	41319
Item Type:	Article (Abstract)
ISSN:	1834-7819
Funders:	Australian Dental Research Foundation (ADRF)
Date Deposited:	26 Jun 2016 22:46
FoR Codes:	11 MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES > 1105 Dentistry > 110599 Dentistry not elsewhere classified @ 100%
SEO Codes:	92 HEALTH > 9204 Public Health (excl. Specific Population Health) > 920402 Dental Health @ 100%
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