Selvaraj Y, GeethaPriya P R, Asokan S, Viswanath S
Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, KSR Institute of Dental Science and Research, Tiruchengode, Tamilnadu, 637215, India.
Eur Arch Paediatr Dent. 2025 Feb 13. doi: 10.1007/s40368-025-01003-y.
Literature search shows that there is less evidence of the association between snack parenting styles and dental caries. This study aimed to assess the snack parenting style of mothers of children aged 7-8 years and its association with the dental caries status of their children.
This study used a sequential mixed-method approach. In the quantitative phase, the Parenting around SNAcking Questionnaire (P-SNAQ) was used to assess the snack parenting style of mothers. DMFT/deft indices were used to record the dental caries status of their children. In the qualitative phase, in-depth face-to-face interviews were conducted. Through a thematic approach, codes and themes were derived.
A total of 600 mother-child pairs participated. Autonomy support was the most common type of snack parenting style (n = 283). There was no significant association between snack parenting style and children's dental caries status. Five themes were derived: (1) Scenarios of snacking; (2) Parental factors affecting snacking; (3) Snack intake influencers; (4) Unhealthy strands; (5) Healthy alternatives.
Snack parenting styles did not influence the dental caries status of children. Those who had snack regulations at home or school were more likely to prefer healthy snacks. Mothers expressed the need for branded healthy snacks.
文献检索表明，关于零食养育方式与龋齿之间关联的证据较少。本研究旨在评估7至8岁儿童母亲的零食养育方式及其与孩子龋齿状况的关联。
本研究采用序列混合方法。在定量阶段，使用围绕零食的养育方式问卷（P-SNAQ）评估母亲的零食养育方式。使用DMFT/deft指数记录孩子的龋齿状况。在定性阶段，进行深入的面对面访谈。通过主题分析法得出代码和主题。
共有600对母子参与。自主支持是最常见的零食养育方式类型（n = 283）。零食养育方式与孩子的龋齿状况之间无显著关联。得出五个主题：（1）吃零食的场景；（2）影响吃零食的父母因素；（3）零食摄入的影响因素；（4）不健康因素；（5）健康替代品。
零食养育方式并未影响孩子的龋齿状况。那些在家或学校有零食规定的人更有可能喜欢健康零食。母亲们表示需要品牌健康零食。
