Prevalence of NNSH in a Group of Egyptian Children Aged 3-8 Years Old in Giza Governorate: A Cross Sectional Study.

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

UNKNOWN

Total Enrollment

1023 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2017-02-10

Study Completion Date

2018-03-31

Brief Summary

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1. Prevalence of non-nutritive sucking habits (NNSH) in a group of Egyptian children aged 3-8 years old in Giza Governorate.
2. Assessment of factors associated with NNSH.

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Detailed Description

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Several studies have reported on the prevalence of non-nutritive sucking behaviors among infants and young children in different populations. Non-nutritive sucking is regarded as a normal part of development, and early studies of its prevalence generally found that 70-90% of children had some history of a non-nutritive sucking habit. Like these early studies, most recent studies have used retrospective methods to assess the prevalence of non-nutritive sucking habits.

Prolonged duration of non-nutritive sucking behaviors may have consequences in regard to the developing orofacial structures and occlusion. Little is known as to why some children have sucking habits beyond the first 2 to 3 years of life.

Prevalence of NNSH and associated factors in Egyptian children might be different.

Conditions

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Child Behavior

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

OTHER

Study Time Perspective

CROSS_SECTIONAL

Interventions

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no intervention

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* 3-8 years old children.
* Children free of systemic diseases.
* Positive patient/parents acceptance for participation in the study.
* Both sexes will be included.

Exclusion Criteria

* Disabled children.
* Children with cleft lip \& palate.
* TMJ disorders.
* Children undergoing orthodontic/orthopedic treatment.
* Participants who were exposed to thumb sucking prevention programs.

Minimum Eligible Age

3 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

8 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No