พฤติกรรมสุขภาพช่องปากของเด็กก่อนวัยเรียนในบริบททางสังคมวัฒนธรรมของชาวเขาหมู่บ้านอีก้อป่ากล้วย / ดวงเดือน วีระฤทธิพันธ์ = Oral health behavior of preschool children in Akha hilltribe's socio-cultural context at Barn Akha Pa Klauy / Doungdoen Veerarittiphan
The purpose of this descriptive study was to identify oral health behavior of preschool children in Akha hilltribe at Ban Akha Pa Klauy in light of attitude, belief, oral health cognition, oral hygiene practice and consumption behavior.A relationship between preventive and treatment strategies whenever being aware of dental caries and their socio-cultural context was also investigated. Data collection was performed by using a systematic means of qualitative research. A participatory observation, an informal and in-depth interview by employing a survey format and oral examination was conducted during 4-month period. The results show that the oral health behavior has been incorporated into a way of life of the individual and gradually becoming a principal component of culture. The Akha believe and being aware of "Dental Caries in Preschool Children" as a natural phenomenon, so they do not perceived it as a "disease". At the same time, the economic and social development results in more chances for cariogenic foods, less time for child rearing and induction of improper eating pattern through the television media. The risk factors of dental caries in preschool children have dramatically increased, therefore, the conventional oral hygiene practice cannot maintain the balance of good oral health. In order to solve this public health problem and achieve the sustainable good health behavior of preschool children in this village, the new process of socialization must be implemented by using the systematic preventive strategies that associate to their attitudes, believes and lifestyles.
SUBJECT
ฟัน -- การดูแลและสุขวิทยา -- ไทย
อาข่า -- ไทย
Oral Health -- In infancy & childhood
Health Behavior
Child Preschool
Dental Caries -- In infancy & childhood
Akha (Southeast Asian people) -- Social life and customs