Parenting Style and Their Influence on Children’s Dental Health in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study
Areej Alsiwat, George Kitsaras, Anne-Marie Glenny, Haya Alayadi, Michaela Goodwin

TL;DR
This study in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, found that most parents use an authoritative parenting style, but it does not affect children's dental caries, though it may increase fruit consumption.
Contribution
The study provides new insights into parenting styles in Riyadh and their limited impact on children's dental health.
Findings
Authoritative parenting was the most common style among 88.7% of mothers and 81.4% of fathers.
No association was found between authoritative parenting and dental caries prevalence.
Higher authoritative parenting scores in mothers were linked to increased fruit consumption in children.
Abstract
Background: Families, including mothers and fathers, create a safe, stable environment if they work together in setting rules for their children. Research on parenting style among Saudi Arabian parents in Riyadh is lacking. Analyzing and assessing these factors will facilitate the formulation of evidence-based methods to enhance parenting practices, which is the main aim of this study. Methodology: This cross-sectional study conducted in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, explored the parenting style of primary school parents using a validated and widely used questionnaire. Clinical examination for the prevalence of children’s dental caries was performed according to World Health Organization (WHO) criteria. Additionally, parents were asked to complete a structured questionnaire to evaluate their child’s oral health by using the WHO’s Oral Health Questionnaire for Children. Results: In the present…
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Taxonomy
TopicsDental Health and Care Utilization · Child Nutrition and Water Access · Pediatric health and respiratory diseases
