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Research Paper | Child Dental Health | Volume 14 Issue 8, August 2025 | Pages: 1317 - 1320 | India
Evaluation of Motivational Interview as Anticipatory Guidance in Mothers of Special Health Care Needs Children-A Randomized Clinical Study
Abstract: Aim: To evaluate the effectiveness of Motivational Interviewing (MI) as a form of anticipatory guidance in improving the knowledge and attitude of mothers of children with Special Healthcare Needs (SHCN) toward oral health care. Methodology: A prospective interventional study was conducted among 37 mothers of children aged 3?11 years with SHCN from two randomly selected special schools in Dakshina Kannada District, Karnataka. A validated self-administered questionnaire containing 25 closed-ended questions assessed baseline knowledge and attitude. Participants received motivational interview videos and anticipatory guidance materials via electronic platforms. After the intervention, the same questionnaire was re-administered. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS software, and paired t-tests and Chi-square tests were used to assess the significance of changes in knowledge and attitude. A p-value
Keywords: Motivational interview, MI, Special children, Anticipatory Guidance, KAP, SHCN
How to Cite?: Dr. Savitha Sathyaprasad, Dr. Murshid Babu, "Evaluation of Motivational Interview as Anticipatory Guidance in Mothers of Special Health Care Needs Children-A Randomized Clinical Study", Volume 14 Issue 8, August 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1317-1320, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR25823183449, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR25823183449