Primary Tooth Decay Prevention Program in Children: Application of Intervention Mapping Approach

Table 2

Examples of functional objectives and change objectives at the organizational and social levels for the improvement of Oral Health Behavior.

Determinants	Social norm	Action guides
Indirect behaviors; Outcome 1: mothers should perform oral hygiene behaviors for their children to learn.
Functional objectives	Change objectives
Society avoids accepting our children as long as their teeth are decayed and smell bad.	Mothers should state that, given their awareness of society’s view on oral health, they are successful in preventing tooth decay in their children.
Dentists support mothers in having their children perform oral health behaviors.		Mothers should state that they are successful in preventing dental caries in their children with the support and guidance of dentists.
Spouses support mothers in having their children perform oral health behaviors.		Mothers should state that they are successful in preventing dental caries in their children with the support of their spouses.