Table 1 Focus group topic guide
From: Oral healthcare of preschool children in Trinidad: a qualitative study of parents and caregivers
| Â | Topic guide |
|---|---|
• | What does it mean to you to have a healthy mouth? |
• | What are the kind of problems people might get with their mouths? |
• | What are some of your experiences of going to the dentist? |
• | Would you say that these experiences have affected you taking your child for dental care? |
• | What would be the reasons for taking or not taking your child for dental care? |
• | Which health professional would you feel most comfortable with for getting a dental check-up for your child? |
• | How do you feel about your child’s first set of teeth? |
• | How important do you think they are and why? |
• | When do you feel is the best time to take your child to the dentist for the first time? |
• | Are there things you know about that can prevent your child getting cavities? |
• | How easy or difficult to do you find it to have your child brush their teeth? |
• | Are there foods or drinks that you know may be good or bad for your child’s teeth? |
• | Who makes the decisions about your child’s dental care? |
• | Do other people (friends or family) influence these decisions? |
• | What things would make going for dental care for your child easier or more comfortable? |
• | What would make it easier for you to look after your child’s teeth? |