Neurological Disorders, Oral Health, and Bullying: A Cross-sectional Analysis in Pediatric Patients

Aim: This cross-sectional study aimed to assess the prevalence of bullying and to identify sociodemographic and oral health-related factors independently associated with bullying among children with neurological disorders. Study Design: Cross-sectional observational study. Methodology: The study included 196 children aged 3 to 14 years with clinically diagnosed neurological disorders. Data were collected through caregiver- reported questionnaires, which assessed exposure to bullying, sociodemographic characteristics, the presence of dental caries experience (caries and/or restorations), and the caregiver-perceived need for orthodontic treatment. Descriptive statistics and multivariable logistic regression analyses were performed to investigate associations between bullying and the explanatory variables. Results: The findings revealed a high prevalence of bullying (71.9%) among children with neurological disorders. Bullying was significantly associated with reduced daily time spent with caregivers (