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Selon certaines croyances et idées, beaucoup de symptômes sont attribués à la poussée dentaire. Ces croyances peuvent donner à tort la certitude que certains symptômes font partie du processus de la poussée dentaire. Le but de cette étude était d’enquêter auprès des agents de santé communautaire afin de connaître leur croyances et pratiques face cette poussée dentaire.
60 % des personnes ayant répondu pensaient qu’un enfant avait automatiquement des problèmes lors de l’éruption des dents.
En tant que prestataires de soins, il est nécessaire de faire la part entre croyances culturelles et réalités médicales. Cela peut se faire par une participation à des cours de formation continue dispensée après l’obtention du diplôme.

Abstract
Teething myths among community health officers

Many symptoms are attributed to teething in infants as a result of myths and opinions of people in the community. These myths have given false security with the belief that these symptoms are part of the teething process. The purpose of the study was to investigate the beliefs and practices of Community health Officers about teething.
60% of the respondents whose responses were analyzed believed that children have systemic problems during teething periods. Fever and diarrhoea were the most frequent symptoms associated with teething.
As health care providers at the community level, there is a need for this cadre of health care providers to separate cultural beliefs from scientific and proven medical practices. This can be achieved by their attendance at regular refresher courses organized for them after their graduation.