Table 1

Logic model for Peruvian OHPP directed at schoolchildren

Program targetSchoolchildren (including preschoolers)
Program contextProgram developed by the Ministry of Health in 2007. Development of a collaboration agreement with the Ministry of Education in 2008 and with the Peruvian College of Dentists in 2009. Improvement of the programme in 2012 by the Ministry of Health and in 2013 by the President of the Republic, which requires the implementation of health promotion interventions (including oral health) in all primary schools (including preschool) in Peru
Levels of intervention

  1. Schoolchildren (individual level),

  2. Parents (interpersonal level),

  3. Schools (organisational level),

  4. Rural communities (community level)

ObjectiveDecreased oral health problems for schoolchildren to improve chewing ability, self-esteem and quality of life
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Components
carried out in schools

  1. Promotion of daily tooth brushing with fluoride toothpaste in schools

  2. Education session and demonstration on oral health in schools

  3. Application of sealant or fluorine (varnish or gel)

  4. Involvement of parents and community authorities

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Resources

  1. Health centre dentists

  2. Preschool and primary school teachers

  3. Oral health promotion materials distributed by the Ministry of Health (poster, presentation, toothbrush, fluoridated toothpaste, dental products)

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Output

  1. Application of fluorine (gel or varnish) or sealant

  2. Education session with children two or three times per year

  3. Daily tooth brushing with fluoridated toothpaste in schools

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Short-term outcomes (knowledge and attitudes)

  1. Increased knowledge on oral health among schoolchildren

  2. Increased positive attitudes toward oral health among schoolchildren

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Medium-term outcomes (behaviours)

  1. Increased daily tooth brushing with fluoridated toothpaste among schoolchildren

  2. Increased oral hygiene among schoolchildren

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Long-term outcomes (Conditions)

  1. Decreased dental plaque among schoolchildren

  2. Decreased dental caries among schoolchildren

  3. Increased quality of life related with oral health among schoolchildren

  • OHPP, oral health promotion program.