Parental Perception of Oral Health-Related Quality of Life in Sudanese Refugee vs. Egyptian Children

This cross-sectional analytical study aims to assess and compare parental perceptions of oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) among Sudanese refugee children and Egyptian children aged 6-12 years living in Egypt. The study will include 192 child-parent pairs (96 Sudanese refugees and 96 Egyptians). Data will be collected via a validated Arabic questionnaire adapted from the Child Oral Health Impact Profile (COHIP) and clinical oral health examinations using DMFT/dmft indices, Gingival Index, and Plaque Index. The study seeks to identify disparities in oral health, parental awareness, and access to dental care services, thereby informing future community-based interventions and public health policies targeting vulnerable populations such as refugee children.

NCT Number	NCT07011381
Lead Sponsor	Kafrelsheikh University
Conditions	Dental Caries, Gingivitis, Oral Health, Refugee Health
Enrollment	200 participants
Start Date	2025-06-10
Primary Completion	2025-07-10 (estimated)
Study Completion	2025-11-20 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2025-08-26