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Liang JH, Liu ML, Pu YQ, Wang C, Huang S, Jiang N, Hu LX, Zhang YS, Gui ZH, Pu XY, Huang SY, Chen YJ. Contribution of individual and cumulative social determinants of health underlying gender disparities in periodontitis in a representative US population: A cross-sectional NHANES study. J Clin Periodontol 2024; 51:558-570. [PMID: 38200631 DOI: 10.1111/jcpe.13941] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2023] [Revised: 12/15/2023] [Accepted: 12/21/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024]
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AIM To examine the impact of both individual and cumulative social determinants of health (SDoH) on the likelihood of developing periodontitis, while also exploring any gender disparities in this relationship. MATERIALS AND METHODS Data of self-reported SDoH domains and sub-items based on Healthy People 2030 were obtained from the U.S. National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys between 1999 and 2014. Logistic regression models, weighted by survey responses, were used to examine the relationship between SDoH (including eight sub-items and the cumulative number of unfavourable SDoH) and periodontitis. The results were further analysed by gender. RESULTS A total of 18,075 participants (8867 males and 9208 females) were included in the main analysis, of which 5814 (32.2%) had periodontitis. The study found that certain unfavourable SDoH were individually associated with higher odds of periodontitis, and the cumulative number of unfavourable SDoH was positively linked to the odds of developing periodontitis. Furthermore, males exposed to more unfavourable SDoH appeared to be more susceptible to developing periodontitis than females. CONCLUSIONS The findings suggest that unfavourable SDoH, especially when they accumulate, are associated with an increased odds of periodontitis and contribute to gender disparities within the U.S. POPULATION
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- Jing-Hong Liang
- Department of Maternal and Child Health, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Maternal and Child Health, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Maternal and Child Health, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Radiology, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, Zhengzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Maternal and Child Health, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Maternal and Child Health, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Maternal and Child Health, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Maternal and Child Health, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Environmental Pollution and Health Risk Assessment, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center of Environmental and Health risk Assessment, Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Maternal and Child Health, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Maternal and Child Health, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Maternal and Child Health, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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Minority Community Resilience and Cultural Heritage Preservation: A Case Study of the Gullah Geechee Community. SUSTAINABILITY 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/su12062266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The Gullah Geechee community of the south-eastern United States endures today as a minority group with a significant cultural heritage. However, little research has been conducted to explore this community’s resilience in the face of climate change and other environmental impacts. The database Web of Science was searched and 109 publications on the Gullah Geechee community were identified. Using quantitative and qualitative methods, we analyzed the publications to identify patterns and primary research themes related to the Gullah Geechee community’s resilience. Findings revealed that Gullah Geechee‘s cultural heritage is vulnerable to climatic and societal changes, but can also be a source for enhancing community resilience and promoting more sustainable community-led heritage and tourism developments. A framework is proposed for building community resilience in the context of minority and/or marginalized communities (e.g., Gullah Geechee). This study highlights the urgent need to not only better understand and incorporate a community’s economic dimensions and losses in various decision- and policy-making processes but also their cultural and social dimensions and losses. This systematic analysis can help inform both heritage preservation and community-led tourism practices and policies related to the Gullah Geechee community, as well as help direct new research efforts focusing on minority and/or marginalized community resilience.
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Northridge ME, Chakraborty B, Salehabadi SM, Metcalf SS, Kunzel C, Greenblatt AP, Borrell LN, Cheng B, Marshall SE, Lamster IB. Does Medicaid Coverage Modify the Relationship between Glycemic Status and Teeth Present in Older Adults? J Health Care Poor Underserved 2019; 29:1509-1528. [PMID: 30449760 DOI: 10.1353/hpu.2018.0109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Understanding the relationships among diabetes, teeth present, and dental insurance is essential to improving primary and oral health care. Participants were older adults who attended senior centers in northern Manhattan (New York, N.Y.). Sociodemographic, health, and health care information were obtained via intake interviews, number of teeth present via clinical dental examinations, and glycemic status via measurement of glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c). Complete data on dental insurance coverage status for 785 participants were available for analysis (1,015 after multiple imputation). For participants with no dental insurance and any private/other dental insurance, number of teeth present is less for participants with diabetes than for participants without diabetes; however, for participants with Medicaid coverage only, the relationship is reversed. Potential explanations include the limited range of dental services covered under the Medicaid program, inadequate diabetes screening and monitoring of Medicaid recipients, and the poor oral and general health of Medicaid recipients.
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Luo H, Yu G, Wu B. Self-Reported Cognitive Impairment Across Racial/Ethnic Groups in the United States, National Health Interview Survey, 1997-2015. Prev Chronic Dis 2018; 15:E06. [PMID: 29324216 PMCID: PMC5772384 DOI: 10.5888/pcd15.170338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION The primary objectives of this study were 1) to examine trends of self-reported cognitive impairment among 5 major racial/ethnic groups during 1997-2015 in the United States and 2) to examine differences in the trends across these groups. METHODS Data were from the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS). The sample consisted of 155,682 people aged 60 or older. Respondents were asked to report whether any family member was "limited in any way because of difficulty remembering or because of experiencing periods of confusion." Race/ethnicity categories were non-Hispanic white, non-Hispanic black, Native American, Hispanic, and Asian. We applied hierarchical age-period-cohort cross-classified random-effects models for the trend analysis. All analyses accounted for the complex survey design of NHIS. RESULTS The overall rate of self-reported cognitive impairment increased from 5.7% in 1997 to 6.7% in 2015 (P for trend <.001). Among non-Hispanic white respondents, the rate increased from 5.2% in 1997 to 6.1% in 2015 (slope = 0.14, P for trend <.001). We observed no significant trend in rate of cognitive impairment in other groups. After we controlled for covariates, we found that Asian (B = 0.31), non-Hispanic black (B = 0.37), Hispanic (B = 0.25), and Native American (B = 0.87) respondents were more likely than non-Hispanic white respondents to report cognitive impairment (P <.001 for all). CONCLUSION We found an increased rate of self-reported cognitive impairment in older adults of 5 major racial/ethnic groups from 1997 through 2015 in the United States. However, the rate of self-reported cognitive impairment was low, which may suggest underreporting. There is a need to further promote awareness of the disease among individuals, family members, and health care providers.
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- Huabin Luo
- Department of Public Health, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina
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- Rory Meyers College of Nursing, New York University, New York, New York
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- Rory Meyers College of Nursing, New York University, New York, NY 10010.
- NYU Aging Incubator, New York, New York
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El Tantawi M, AlAgl A. Disability and the impact of need for periodontal care on quality of life: A cross-sectional study. J Int Med Res 2017. [PMID: 28635358 PMCID: PMC5805219 DOI: 10.1177/0300060517715376] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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Objective The need for periodontal care may negatively impact daily life. We compared
the need for periodontal care and its impact on daily life between disabled
and healthy adults in the Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. Methods In this cross-sectional study of 819 adults, a questionnaire was used to
assess personal background factors; the impact of periodontitis on pain,
avoiding foods, embarrassment, sleeplessness, work absence, and
discontinuing daily activities; and risk factors (smoking, diabetes,
toothbrushing, insurance, professional tooth cleaning, and dental visits).
The outcome was clinically assessed need for periodontal care impacting
daily life. The relationship between the outcome and risk factors adjusted
for personal background and disability was assessed using ordinal
regression. Results Healthy and disabled persons had a high need for periodontal care (66.8%).
Current smokers had a higher likelihood and health-insured persons had a
lower likelihood of need for periodontal care impacting daily life
regardless of whether disability was considered. Conclusions Most adults needed periodontal care, and disabled persons experienced a
greater impact on life. Current smokers and uninsured persons were more
likely to need periodontal care impacting daily life. Our findings are
important for the prevention of periodontitis through tobacco cessation and
extending insurance coverage.
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- Maha El Tantawi
- Department of Preventive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, University of Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Preventive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, University of Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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Costa FO, Miranda Cota LO, Pereira Lages EJ, Soares Dutra Oliveira AM, Dutra Oliveira PA, Cyrino RM, Medeiros Lorentz TC, Cortelli SC, Cortelli JR. Progression of Periodontitis and Tooth Loss Associated with Glycemic Control in Individuals Undergoing Periodontal Maintenance Therapy: A 5-Year Follow-Up Study. J Periodontol 2013; 84:595-605. [DOI: 10.1902/jop.2012.120255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Spruill IJ, Leite RS, Fernandes JK, Kamen DL, Ford ME, Jenkins C, Hunt KJ, Andrews JO. Successes, Challenges and Lessons Learned: Community-engaged research with South Carolina's Gullah population. GATEWAYS : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF COMMUNITY RESEARCH & ENGAGEMENT 2013; 6:10.5130/ijcre.v6i1.2805. [PMID: 25364473 PMCID: PMC4212267 DOI: 10.5130/ijcre.v6i1.2805] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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Engaging communities is highly recommended in the conduct of health research among vulnerable populations. The strength of community-engaged research is well documented and is recognised as a useful approach for eliminating health disparities and improving health equity. In this article, five interdisciplinary teams from the Medical University of South Carolina present their involvement with community-engaged research with a unique population of Gullah African Americans residing in rural South Carolina. Their work has been integrated with the nine established principles of community-engaged research: establishing clear goals, becoming knowledgeable about the community, establishing relationships, developing community self-determination, partnering with the community, maintaining respect, mobilising community assets, releasing control, and maintaining community collaboration.
In partnership with a Citizen Advisory Committee, developed at the inception of the first community-engaged research project, the academic researchers have been able to build on relationships and trust with this population to sustain partnerships and to meet major research objectives over a 20-year period. Challenges observed include structural inequality, organisational and cultural issues, and lack of resources for building sustainable research infrastructure. Lessons learned during this process include the necessity for clearly articulated and shared goals, knowledge about the community culture, and embedding the cultural context within research approaches.
Keywords: Engaged health research, vulnerable populations, longterm collaboration, South Carolina 'Gullah' communities
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Wehmeyer MMH, Corwin CL, Guthmiller JM, Lee JY. The impact of oral health literacy on periodontal health status. J Public Health Dent 2012; 74:80-7. [PMID: 23121152 DOI: 10.1111/j.1752-7325.2012.00375.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2011] [Accepted: 09/25/2012] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to describe oral health literacy (OHL) among periodontal patients and to examine its association with periodontal health status. METHODS This cross-sectional study included new and referred patients presenting to the University of North Carolina Graduate Periodontology Clinic. Sociodemographic and dental history information were collected. OHL was measured using a dental word recognition instrument, Rapid Estimate of Adult Literacy-30 (REALD-30). Clinical periodontal examinations were completed. RESULTS One hundred and twenty-eight participants enrolled and 121 completed all study examinations and instruments. Despite a high level of education among participants in our study, low levels of OHL were found in one-third (33 percent) of the study population. Thirty-one percent had moderate OHL (score of 22-25), 37 percent had high OHL (score ≥ 26). The mean REALD-30 score was 23. Fifty-three percent of participants had severe periodontitis, 29 percent had moderate periodontitis, and 18 percent had mild or no periodontitis. Bivariate analysis showed a significant association between OHL and periodontal status (P < 0.05). The effect of OHL on periodontal health status remained statistically significant (P < 0.002) even after controlling for smoking, race, and dental insurance. CONCLUSION Lower OHL was associated with more severe periodontal disease among new and referred patients presenting to the University of North Carolina Graduate Periodontology Clinics.
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- Meggan M H Wehmeyer
- Department of Periodontics and Dental Hygiene, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Dentistry, Houston, TX, USA
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Marlow NM, Slate EH, Fernandes JK, Leite RS. Associations between health insurance and generalized periodontal disease in a study population of Gullah African Americans with type-2 diabetes. Community Dent Oral Epidemiol 2012; 41:40-7. [PMID: 22882563 DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0528.2012.00737.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2011] [Accepted: 06/19/2012] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To explore the relationship between health insurance status (Medicare, Medicaid, private, and uninsured) and generalized periodontal disease (GPD) among a study population (N = 245) of adult Gullah African Americans with type-2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) ages <65 years. METHODS We used multivariable logistic regression to assess GPD [using three different and increasingly severe clinical assessments: 3, 4, and 5 mm clinical attachment level (CAL) at 30% of sites] according to health insurance status. RESULTS Prevalence of GPD was 33.06% for 3, 18.78% for 4, and 9.80% for 5 mm CAL. Age ranged 26-64 years (mean = 52.11, SD = 8.53, median = 53). Private insurance was most prevalent (39.59%), followed by uninsured (30.61%), Medicaid (16.33%), and Medicare (13.47%). Results showed increased odds (versus private insurance) for GPD at 3 mm among Medicaid (OR = 1.82, P = 0.2404), Medicare (OR = 3.34, P = 0.0103), and uninsured (OR = 1.96, P = 0.0956) groups; GPD at 4 mm among Medicaid (OR = 1.97, P = 0.3303), Medicare (OR = 5.02, P = 0.0121), and uninsured (OR = 3.38, P = 0.0319) groups; and GPD at 5 mm among Medicaid (OR = 1.21, P = 0.8507), Medicare (OR = 12.62, P = 0.0038), and uninsured (OR = 4.00, P = 0.0763) groups. CONCLUSIONS We observed substantial disparities for GPD severity among those without private health insurance even after adjusting for glycemic control, income, dental health behaviors, and other covariates. Improved insurance benefits as well as individualized oral health educational interventions may decrease GPD severity for this study population of younger (ages <65 years) Gullah African Americans with T2DM, particularly those with Medicare insurance.
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