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Amaya A, Medina I, Mazzilli S, D'Arcy J, Cocco N, Van Hout MC, Stöver H, Moazen B. Oral health services in prison settings: A global scoping review of availability, accessibility, and model of delivery. JOURNAL OF COMMUNITY PSYCHOLOGY 2024; 52:1108-1137. [PMID: 37566403 DOI: 10.1002/jcop.23081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2023] [Accepted: 07/28/2023] [Indexed: 08/12/2023]
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This review aimed at evaluating the state of availability, accessibility and model of delivery of oral health services in prisons, globally. Five databases of peer-reviewed literature and potential sources of grey literature were systematically searched. Inclusion criteria encompassed oral health papers related to prisons globally, with exclusion of certain article types. Selection involved independent evaluations by two researchers, followed by quality assessment. Data on the availability of oral health interventions in prisons came from 18 countries, while information on the model of delivery of the services is scarce. In addition, two sets of individual and organizational barriers toward oral health service uptake in prisons were revealed and discussed in the text. Lack of oral health services in prisons affects people living in prisons and jeopardizes their reintegration. Urgent and concrete international actions are required to ensure the availability, accessibility, and quality of oral health services among people living in prisons.
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- Arianna Amaya
- Heidelberg Institute of Global Health, Heidelberg University, Heidelberg, Germany
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- School of Economic and Administrative Sciences, Corporación Universitaria de Asturias, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Department of Translational Research and New Technologies in Medicine and Surgery, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Infectious Diseases Service, Penitentiary Health System, ASST-Santi Paolo e Carlo, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Health and Social Work, Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences, Frankfurt/Main, Germany
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- Heidelberg Institute of Global Health, Heidelberg University, Heidelberg, Germany
- Department of Health and Social Work, Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences, Frankfurt/Main, Germany
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Mitra R. Effectiveness of oral health education on oral hygiene status among adult male inmates in central jail, Kolkata - an interventional study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PRISON HEALTH 2024; 20:212-225. [PMID: 38984598 DOI: 10.1108/ijoph-04-2022-0028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/11/2024]
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PURPOSE Oral health is an integral part of general health. Different population groups have been assessed for oral health status in India, but still, many have been neglected; one such group is the prisoners. The prison population is a unique and challenging one with many health problems, including poor oral health, which may be due to lack of knowledge about good oral health practices. This study aims to assess effectiveness of oral health education on oral health knowledge, attitude and practices and oral hygiene status among the male prison inmates of central jail in Kolkata, India. DESIGN/METHODOLOGY/APPROACH An interventional study was done among 240 male convicts. The data was elicited using a structured proforma; oral health status was assessed by recording OHI-S index, and the severity of gingivitis was assessed by recording the gingival index. Oral health education was delivered by using audio-visual aid. Oral health knowledge, attitude, practices and oral hygiene and gingival status were reassessed among the inmates before and after dental education at the end of three and six months. FINDINGS A significant change in oral health knowledge, attitude and practices was seen, which in turn resulted in an appreciable decrease in the mean gingival index score (1.73 ± 0.382 to 1.20 ± 0.321) and OHI-S (3.31 ± 0.815 to 2.57 ± 0.551) in all the inmates after oral health education program over the period of time. ORIGINALITY/VALUE The oral health education with reinforcement proved to be an effective tool to instil good oral hygiene practices in the inmates.
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- Radhika Mitra
- Department of Public Health Dentistry, Vydehi Institute of Dental Sciences, Bangalore, India
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Fiegler-Rudol J, Migas M, Budzik M, Hochuł D, Odrzywolska O, Doroz P, Zawadzka K, Niemczyk S. Healthcare accessibility in the prison environment: oral health. WIADOMOSCI LEKARSKIE (WARSAW, POLAND : 1960) 2024; 77:1496-1500. [PMID: 39241151 DOI: 10.36740/wlek202407127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/08/2024]
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This article aims to assess the importance of caring for oral health among prisoners, as an often-overlooked aspect of general health well-being in prisons. The incidence of oral disease among prisoners compared to the general population is much higher due to many factors such as limited access to dental care, unhealthy lifestyles and overcrowded cells. The research review confirms the need to increase access to dental care and promote hygiene awareness among inmates. Differences between genders and the impact of the length of the sentence on oral health are also pointed out.
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- Jakub Fiegler-Rudol
- FACULTY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES IN ZABRZE, MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SILESIA, ZABRZE, POLAND
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- SPECIALIST HOSPITAL NAMED AFTER STEFAN ŻEROMSKI IN CRACOW, CRACOW, POLAND
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- FACULTY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES IN ZABRZE, MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SILESIA, ZABRZE, POLAND
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- FACULTY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES IN ZABRZE, MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SILESIA, ZABRZE, POLAND
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- FACULTY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES IN ZABRZE, MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SILESIA, ZABRZE, POLAND
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Evensen KB, Bull VH. Oral health in prison: an integrative review. Int J Prison Health 2023; 19:251-269. [PMID: 38899622 DOI: 10.1108/ijph-08-2021-0081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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PURPOSE Prisoners' oral health is an often overseen, yet important aspect of the general health of prisoners. To develop effective measures to improve the situation, it is important to get an overview of existing research. The purpose of this study is to examine and analyse existing research on oral health of prisoners and provide a thorough understanding of prisoners' oral health and related factors. DESIGN/METHODOLOGY/APPROACH Due to relatively few scientific papers on prisoners' oral health, an integrative review was chosen. Integrative reviews allow for the inclusion of diverse methodologies. A literature search was conducted, followed by an assessment of the quality of the studies by using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool. Thematic analysis was used to analyse the studies. FINDINGS The few studies addressing European prisoners' oral health in the last 21 years differ in design and methodology. The results from this review indicate that prisoners' oral health is a complex phenomenon and should be understood from both individual and organisational perspectives. More research is needed to bridge the gap in the literature on prisoners' oral health. ORIGINALITY/VALUE To the best of the authors' knowledge, this is the first literature review on European prisoners' oral health.
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Joyes EC, McGowan LJ, Adams EA, Paisi M, Burrows M, Shabaninejad H, Beyer F, Haddow K, Coyte A, Landes D, Moffatt S, Watt RG, Sniehotta FF, Bambra C, Craig D, Kaner E, Ramsay SE. Exploring Interventions to Improve the Oral Health and Related Health Behaviours of Adults Experiencing Severe and Multiple Disadvantage: Protocol for a Qualitative Study with Stakeholders. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph182211755. [PMID: 34831509 PMCID: PMC8624319 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph182211755] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2021] [Revised: 10/28/2021] [Accepted: 11/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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The number of individuals in England experiencing homelessness, substance use, and involvement with the criminal justice system is increasing. These issues, referred to as severe and multiple disadvantage (SMD), are often interlinked and co-occur. Health inequalities, particularly poor oral health, persist for those facing these inter-related issues and are closely linked with high levels of substance use, smoking, and poor diet. However, evidence for interventions that can improve these health outcomes for those experiencing these issues is limited. This paper outlines the design of a qualitative study which aims to explore the perspectives of stakeholders to understand what interventions can help to support SMD groups with their oral health and related health behaviours (i.e., substance use, smoking, diet). Interviews and focus groups will be undertaken with stakeholders comprising two groups: (1) individuals with experience of SMD, and (2) service providers (staff and volunteers), policy makers, and commissioners who support such individuals. Public involvement and engagement is central to the project. For example, stakeholders and research partners in policy and practice and people with lived experience of SMD will provide input at all stages of this study. Findings from the study will inform an ‘evidence for practice’ briefing outlining recommendations for policy. Dissemination will occur through presentations to a range of practice, policy and academic beneficiaries, and through peer-reviewed publications.
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- Emma C. Joyes
- Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4AX, UK; (E.C.J.); (E.A.A.); (H.S.); (F.B.); (A.C.); (S.M.); (F.F.S.); (C.B.); (D.C.); (E.K.); (S.E.R.)
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- Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4AX, UK; (E.C.J.); (E.A.A.); (H.S.); (F.B.); (A.C.); (S.M.); (F.F.S.); (C.B.); (D.C.); (E.K.); (S.E.R.)
- Correspondence:
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- Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4AX, UK; (E.C.J.); (E.A.A.); (H.S.); (F.B.); (A.C.); (S.M.); (F.F.S.); (C.B.); (D.C.); (E.K.); (S.E.R.)
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- Peninsula Dental School, University of Plymouth, Plymouth PL4 8AA, UK;
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- Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4AX, UK; (E.C.J.); (E.A.A.); (H.S.); (F.B.); (A.C.); (S.M.); (F.F.S.); (C.B.); (D.C.); (E.K.); (S.E.R.)
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- Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4AX, UK; (E.C.J.); (E.A.A.); (H.S.); (F.B.); (A.C.); (S.M.); (F.F.S.); (C.B.); (D.C.); (E.K.); (S.E.R.)
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- Fulfilling Lives Newcastle/Gateshead, Gateshead NE8 4DY, UK;
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- Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4AX, UK; (E.C.J.); (E.A.A.); (H.S.); (F.B.); (A.C.); (S.M.); (F.F.S.); (C.B.); (D.C.); (E.K.); (S.E.R.)
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- Public Health England, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE15 8NY, UK;
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- Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4AX, UK; (E.C.J.); (E.A.A.); (H.S.); (F.B.); (A.C.); (S.M.); (F.F.S.); (C.B.); (D.C.); (E.K.); (S.E.R.)
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- Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, University College London, London WC1E 7HB, UK;
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- Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4AX, UK; (E.C.J.); (E.A.A.); (H.S.); (F.B.); (A.C.); (S.M.); (F.F.S.); (C.B.); (D.C.); (E.K.); (S.E.R.)
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- Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4AX, UK; (E.C.J.); (E.A.A.); (H.S.); (F.B.); (A.C.); (S.M.); (F.F.S.); (C.B.); (D.C.); (E.K.); (S.E.R.)
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- Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4AX, UK; (E.C.J.); (E.A.A.); (H.S.); (F.B.); (A.C.); (S.M.); (F.F.S.); (C.B.); (D.C.); (E.K.); (S.E.R.)
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- Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4AX, UK; (E.C.J.); (E.A.A.); (H.S.); (F.B.); (A.C.); (S.M.); (F.F.S.); (C.B.); (D.C.); (E.K.); (S.E.R.)
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- Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4AX, UK; (E.C.J.); (E.A.A.); (H.S.); (F.B.); (A.C.); (S.M.); (F.F.S.); (C.B.); (D.C.); (E.K.); (S.E.R.)
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McGowan LJ, Joyes EC, Adams EA, Coyte A, Gavin R, Richmond C, Shabaninejad H, Beyer F, Broadbridge A, Dobson K, Landes D, Moffatt S, Watt RG, Sniehotta FF, Freeman R, Paisi M, Bambra C, Craig D, Kaner E, Ramsay SE. Investigating the Effectiveness and Acceptability of Oral Health and Related Health Behaviour Interventions in Adults with Severe and Multiple Disadvantage: Protocol for a Mixed-Methods Systematic Review. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:11554. [PMID: 34770066 PMCID: PMC8582803 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph182111554] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2021] [Revised: 10/27/2021] [Accepted: 10/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Increasing numbers of people in England experience homelessness, substance use, and repeated offending (known as 'severe and multiple disadvantage'; SMD). Populations experiencing SMD often have extremely poor oral health, which is closely inter-linked with high levels of substance use, smoking, and poor diet. This study aims to undertake an evidence synthesis to identify the effectiveness, resource requirements, and factors influencing the implementation and acceptability of oral health and related health behaviour interventions in adults experiencing SMD. Two systematic reviews will be conducted using mixed-methods. Review 1 will investigate the effectiveness and resource implications of oral health and related health behaviours (substance use, smoking, diet) interventions; Review 2 will investigate factors influencing the implementation of such interventions. The population includes adults (≥18 years) experiencing SMD. Standard review methods in terms of searches, screening, data extraction, and quality appraisal will be conducted. Narrative syntheses will be conducted. If feasible, a meta-analysis will be conducted for Review 1 and a thematic synthesis for Review 2. Evidence from the two reviews will then be synthesised together. Input from people with experience of SMD will be sought throughout to inform the reviews. An initial logic model will be iteratively refined during the review.
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- Laura J. McGowan
- Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4AX, UK; (E.C.J.); (E.A.A.); (A.C.); (C.R.); (H.S.); (F.B.); (S.M.); (F.F.S.); (C.B.); (D.C.); (E.K.); (S.E.R.)
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- Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4AX, UK; (E.C.J.); (E.A.A.); (A.C.); (C.R.); (H.S.); (F.B.); (S.M.); (F.F.S.); (C.B.); (D.C.); (E.K.); (S.E.R.)
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- Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4AX, UK; (E.C.J.); (E.A.A.); (A.C.); (C.R.); (H.S.); (F.B.); (S.M.); (F.F.S.); (C.B.); (D.C.); (E.K.); (S.E.R.)
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- Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4AX, UK; (E.C.J.); (E.A.A.); (A.C.); (C.R.); (H.S.); (F.B.); (S.M.); (F.F.S.); (C.B.); (D.C.); (E.K.); (S.E.R.)
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- Northumbria Healthcare, NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle upon Tyne NE27 0QG, UK;
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- Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4AX, UK; (E.C.J.); (E.A.A.); (A.C.); (C.R.); (H.S.); (F.B.); (S.M.); (F.F.S.); (C.B.); (D.C.); (E.K.); (S.E.R.)
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- Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4AX, UK; (E.C.J.); (E.A.A.); (A.C.); (C.R.); (H.S.); (F.B.); (S.M.); (F.F.S.); (C.B.); (D.C.); (E.K.); (S.E.R.)
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- Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4AX, UK; (E.C.J.); (E.A.A.); (A.C.); (C.R.); (H.S.); (F.B.); (S.M.); (F.F.S.); (C.B.); (D.C.); (E.K.); (S.E.R.)
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- Fulfilling Lives Newcastle/Gateshead, Gateshead NE8 4DY, UK; (A.B.); (K.D.)
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- Fulfilling Lives Newcastle/Gateshead, Gateshead NE8 4DY, UK; (A.B.); (K.D.)
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- Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4AX, UK; (E.C.J.); (E.A.A.); (A.C.); (C.R.); (H.S.); (F.B.); (S.M.); (F.F.S.); (C.B.); (D.C.); (E.K.); (S.E.R.)
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- Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, University College London, London WC1E 7HB, UK;
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- Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4AX, UK; (E.C.J.); (E.A.A.); (A.C.); (C.R.); (H.S.); (F.B.); (S.M.); (F.F.S.); (C.B.); (D.C.); (E.K.); (S.E.R.)
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- Dental Health Services Research Unit, University of Dundee, Dundee DD1 4HN, UK;
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Plymouth, Plymouth PL4 8AA, UK;
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- Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4AX, UK; (E.C.J.); (E.A.A.); (A.C.); (C.R.); (H.S.); (F.B.); (S.M.); (F.F.S.); (C.B.); (D.C.); (E.K.); (S.E.R.)
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- Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4AX, UK; (E.C.J.); (E.A.A.); (A.C.); (C.R.); (H.S.); (F.B.); (S.M.); (F.F.S.); (C.B.); (D.C.); (E.K.); (S.E.R.)
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- Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4AX, UK; (E.C.J.); (E.A.A.); (A.C.); (C.R.); (H.S.); (F.B.); (S.M.); (F.F.S.); (C.B.); (D.C.); (E.K.); (S.E.R.)
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- Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4AX, UK; (E.C.J.); (E.A.A.); (A.C.); (C.R.); (H.S.); (F.B.); (S.M.); (F.F.S.); (C.B.); (D.C.); (E.K.); (S.E.R.)
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Oral health and oral health-related habits of Finnish prisoners. BDJ Open 2017; 3:17006. [PMID: 29607077 PMCID: PMC5842830 DOI: 10.1038/bdjopen.2017.6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2016] [Revised: 12/15/2016] [Accepted: 01/15/2017] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Objectives/Aims: This cross-sectional study aimed to examine oral health and oral health-related habits among prisoners at the Pelso Prison in Finland. Materials and Methods: Participants in this cross-sectional study comprises 100 inmates. A calibrated dentist recorded the decayed, filled and missed teeth as well as periodontal status (bleeding-on-probing, pocket probing and Community Periodontal Index) among the participants (n=100). Fifty inmates were also interviewed for marital status, education and oral health-related habits. The Ethical Committee of the Northern Ostrobothnia Hospital District and the Criminal Sanctions Agency approved the study protocol. Results: The participants were on average 35 years old and had 5 (s.d. 5.1) decayed teeth in need of restorative treatment, whereas DMFT was 17 (s.d. 8.9). Half of the study population had periodontal disease in need of professional treatment. Almost all reported brushing their teeth daily. Two-third ate sweets, one-third drank fizzy drinks and majority smoked every day. Almost two-third had used illicit drugs at some point of their lives. Almost all drunk alcohol once a week or more often. No statistically significant associations were discovered between dental treatment need and explanatory factors. Discussion Prisoners appear to be a homogenous group with poor oral health and harmful health behaviours.
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