Level of acceptance and parental perception of silver diamine fluoride treatment in a peruvian school. A cross-sectional study

TL;DR

This study explores how Peruvian parents accept and perceive silver diamine fluoride treatment for their children's teeth.

Contribution

The study provides new insights into parental acceptance and perception of silver diamine fluoride in a Peruvian context.

Findings

65.32% of parents did not accept silver diamine fluoride on anterior teeth, and 66.13% on posterior teeth.

Parents had a favorable perception of silver diamine fluoride for both anterior and posterior teeth.

Education levels significantly influenced acceptance of the treatment.

Abstract

To evaluate the level of acceptance and perception of parents regarding treatment with silver diamine fluoride (SDF). Materials and

: Descriptive, quantitative, cross-sectional, and prospective study conducted with 124 preschool parents, selected through cluster sampling. A validated survey was used, with a Cronbach's alpha of 0.970 for acceptability and 0.952 for perception. Chi-square was applied for associations (p < 0.05).

65.32% of parents did not accept the application of SDF on anterior teeth, and 66.13% on posterior teeth. However, overall perception was favorable for anterior teeth (71.77%) and posterior teeth (77.5%). No statistically significant differences were found between anterior and posterior teeth in terms of acceptance or perception. Additionally, education levels showed a significant association with acceptance.

Although parent perception was favorable, the acceptability of SDF was low, primarily due to its aesthetic impact. Education levels influenced the acceptance decision.