Digital Health Literacy of Egyptian Parents and Oral Health Outcomes of Their Preschool Children

April 21, 2026 updated by: Mennatollah Nagy Sharkawy Ali Nada, Cairo University

Digital Health Literacy of Egyptian Parents and Its Association With Oral Health Outcomes of Their Preschool Children: A Cross-Sectional Study

The aim of the study is to examine the association between the digital health literacy (DHL) of Egyptian parents and oral health outcomes of their preschool children. The study will also examine the association between the parents' DHL and parents' sociodemographic characteristics. The main research question is:

What is the association between digital health literacy (DHL) of Egyptian parents and oral health outcomes of their preschool children?

Study Overview

Status

Not yet recruiting

Conditions

Detailed Description

The study is an analytical cross-sectional study. It will involve Egyptian parents of preschool children to examine the association between their digital health literacy (DHL) and oral health outcomes of their preschool children. In addition, the study will assess the relationship between parents' DHL and sociodemographic characteristics.

Data will be collected using a structured questionnaire administered through face-to-face interviews or self-completed forms. The dimensions of digital health Literacy of the participants will be captured using the eHealth Literacy Questionnaire (eHLQ).

dmft scores will be recorded after clinical examination by trained dental health professionals.

Additionally, the questionnaire will include questions about sociodemographic data of parents and children, as well as dental habits of their children. All data will be coded, anonymized, and saved into a secure online database.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Estimated)

222

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Egyptian parents of preschool children attending a university hospital in Egypt.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Egyptian parents or primary caregivers of at least one preschool aged child aged 3-5 years
  • Willing to provide a consent for themselves and their child to participate in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Individuals with cognitive impairments that limit their ability to complete the questionnaire.
  • Individuals whose children have special care needs

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Digital Health Literacy measured by E-Health Literacy questionnaire
Time Frame: The study will capture data at a single point from April -December 2026
The study will capture data at a single point from April -December 2026

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Cairo University

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Estimated)

June 1, 2026

Primary Completion (Estimated)

December 31, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

March 1, 2027

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

January 7, 2026

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 14, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

January 15, 2026

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

April 23, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 21, 2026

Last Verified

April 1, 2026

More Information

Terms related to this study

Other Study ID Numbers

  • CU 8.1.2026

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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