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Balasundaram RB, Boateng S, Yockey RA, Yording H, Tran D, Nguyen USDT. Oral health literacy, knowledge, practice and beliefs among Asian Americans: A scoping review. Community Dent Oral Epidemiol 2024. [PMID: 38922997 DOI: 10.1111/cdoe.12988] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2023] [Revised: 03/15/2024] [Accepted: 06/03/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
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OBJECTIVES The Asian American (AsA) population is at high risk for poor oral health outcomes and remains an underserved and understudied community. Low oral health literacy could explain poor oral health behaviours, practices and outcomes in this population. The aims were as follows: (i) provide a scoping review of oral health literacy, knowledge, practice and beliefs among AsA individuals residing in the United States; (ii) identify any instruments or tools translated into participants' language and (iii) determine whether the translated instruments had been assessed for validity and reliability. METHODS The current study used a scoping review framework based on PRISMA-ScR that included rigorous eligibility criteria, search strategy, independent selection process with adjudication, and standardized reporting of outcomes. The search was conducted on March 14, 2022, and updated on February 25, 2023 and February 13, 2024, in the following databases: Ovid MEDLINE, Embase, Web of Science and CINAHL. Peer-reviewed original research on oral health literacy, knowledge, awareness, practice, and beliefs related to oral health care in AsA subgroups published in English were included. Two reviewers independently assessed whether titles and abstracts should be included for review, with discrepancies adjudicated by a third reviewer. Data extracted from articles used a standard template that included study design, and measurement tools of oral health, knowledge, awareness, practice and beliefs, as well as results and conclusions of the publication. In addition, the template captured whether the translated and original measurement tools were assessed for reliability and validity. RESULTS Of the 367 papers identified, 10 studies that met eligibility criteria were included in the final review. Of these, four studies used previously validated tools to assess oral health measurements in AsA. Only five of the studies translated the tools into the participants' native language. Although AsA exhibited lower oral health literacy than Whites but higher than Hispanics and African Americans, none of the translated tools were assessed for reliability and validity. Acculturation and country of birth were factors influencing oral health behaviours related to good oral health practice and utilization, with AsA born in the United States exhibiting higher oral health utilization than those born in their country of origin. Oral health beliefs played a significant role in dental care utilization among AsA populations. CONCLUSIONS The scoping review on oral health in Asian American communities identifies a significant research gap, particularly in the lack of validated tools for assessing oral health literacy, which varies across ethnic groups. It notes that AsA generally have lower oral health literacy compared to Whites, but higher than Hispanics and African Americans. AsA born in the United States shows better oral health practices, influenced by acculturation and birth country. The findings emphasize the need for more thorough and culturally adapted research methods to address oral health disparities in this diverse group.
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- Rohit Baal Balasundaram
- Department of Population and Community Health, University of North Texas Health Science Center School of Public Health, Fort Worth, Texas, USA
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- Department of Population and Community Health, University of North Texas Health Science Center School of Public Health, Fort Worth, Texas, USA
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- Department of Population and Community Health, University of North Texas Health Science Center School of Public Health, Fort Worth, Texas, USA
- Department of Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, Texas, USA
- School of Biomedical Sciences, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, Texas, USA
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- Mary Couts Burnett Library, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas, USA
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- Department of Diagnostic and Biomedical Sciences, UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Population and Community Health, University of North Texas Health Science Center School of Public Health, Fort Worth, Texas, USA
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Wainman NE, Phillips OR, Morling JR. Facilitators and barriers to asylum seeker and refugee oral health care access: a qualitative systematic review. Br Dent J 2024:10.1038/s41415-024-7235-9. [PMID: 38605109 DOI: 10.1038/s41415-024-7235-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2023] [Revised: 11/13/2023] [Accepted: 11/24/2023] [Indexed: 04/13/2024]
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Objectives Asylum seekers and refugees (ASRs) encounter barriers when accessing oral health care (OHC). A qualitative systematic review was conducted to understand the perceptions, attitudes, behaviours and experiences of ASRs regarding their OHC. Themes were extracted to identify the barriers and facilitators ASRs face when accessing OHC.Data sources PubMed, APA PsycInfo, Cochrane Database, Web of Science and CINAHL were searched on 4 and 5 October 2022.Data selection Primary studies including ASRs of any age or nationality were included. Qualitative data of ASRs' lived experiences of oral health (OH) and accessing OHC were extracted. The Critical Appraisal Skills Programme quality appraisal tool was applied.Data synthesis Data findings were extracted and meta-aggregation performed using inductive reasoning. A total of 13 primary qualitative studies were included. Three barriers were identified, including difficulty accessing treatments and appointments, cultural and language changes, and ASRs' lack of OHC knowledge or incongruous beliefs surrounding OH. Two facilitators were identified as good OH education and support from care providers or government.Conclusions Decision-makers should adapt policy to facilitate access to OHC and educate ASRs on OH. More research is needed to understand the barriers and facilitators to OHC for other people groups who experience health inequalities.
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- Nathan E Wainman
- Lifespan and Population Health, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, UK
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- Lifespan and Population Health, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, UK
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- Lifespan and Population Health, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, UK; NIHR Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre (BRC), Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust and the University of Nottingham, NG7 2UH, UK.
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Tan BL, Nair R, Duggal MS, Aishworiya R, Tong HJ. Development of oral health resources and a mobile app for caregivers and autistic children through consensus building. AUTISM : THE INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH AND PRACTICE 2024; 28:959-974. [PMID: 37537880 DOI: 10.1177/13623613231188768] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/05/2023]
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LAY ABSTRACT Caregivers of autistic children often lack knowledge regarding oral homecare and when and where to see the dentist. To address this need, we developed a series of information on oral health. An autistic child assisted in developing two social stories to showcase a dental visit. A mobile app was developed to deliver the above mentioned. Other features include creation of customised social stories and visual schedule and an inbox to allow dentists to send messages to parents. The developed information and social stories were reviewed by experts and parents. The app also underwent anonymous and independent testing by parents. Overall the information and app were well received by the experts and parents.
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- Radboud University Medical Center, The Netherlands
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Pabbla A, Agyemang C, van der Heijden G, Duijster D. Oral Health Status, Behaviours and Oral Healthcare Utilization among Indian Migrants Compared to the Host Population in the Netherlands: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study. J Immigr Minor Health 2024; 26:325-333. [PMID: 37847440 PMCID: PMC10937797 DOI: 10.1007/s10903-023-01553-7] [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] [Accepted: 09/27/2023] [Indexed: 10/18/2023]
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The aim of this study was to assess the oral health status, oral health behaviours and oral healthcare utilization among Indian migrants living in the Netherlands and how they compare with the host population. Based on a random sample from Dutch municipalities, cross-sectional data were obtained for the Indian migrants living in the Netherlands (n = 148) and the host population (n = 244). A questionnaire was used to collect information on socio-demographic, self-reported oral health status, oral health behaviours and oral healthcare utilization. The distribution of self-reported oral health variables for both groups were tabulated and compared using logistic, ordinal and multinomial regression analysis. When adjusted for covariates such as age, gender, marital status, education, income, occupation and dental insurance, regression analysis for oral health status showed that the odds of reporting oral impact on daily performances (OIDP) was 5.87 times higher for Indians compared to the host population (95%CI:3.45;9.65). In contrast, the odds of Indians reporting bleeding gums [OR = 0.44 (95%CI:0.27;0.73)] and diagnosed with gum diseases [OR = 0.23(95%CI:0.13;0.39)] were lower than the host population. Also, the odds of consuming alcohol and cakes or chocolates was significantly lower among Indian migrants compared to the host population [(OR = 0.15(95%CI:0.09;0.25)] and [OR = 0.33(95%CI:0.21;0.52)], respectively. But the odds of consuming sugar in hot beverages were significantly higher among Indians [OR = 10.44(95%CI:5.99;18.19)]. The odds of Indians visiting a dental professional were 9.22 times (95%CI:4.62;18.40) lower compared to the host population. We found that oral health status and behaviours among Indian migrants were different in certain aspects compared to the host population. However, their oral healthcare utilization remained overall lower. The underlying determinants for such observations merit further research. Migrant friendly approach from both the dental professionals and policy makers can encourage dental visits and improve the utilization patterns among Indians migrants in the future.
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- Amandeep Pabbla
- Department of Oral Public Health, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and VU University, Gustav Mahlerlaan 3004, Amsterdam, 1081 LA, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Public Health, Academic Medical Centre (AMC), University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Oral Public Health, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and VU University, Gustav Mahlerlaan 3004, Amsterdam, 1081 LA, The Netherlands
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- Department of Oral Public Health, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and VU University, Gustav Mahlerlaan 3004, Amsterdam, 1081 LA, The Netherlands
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Pabbla A, Agyemang C, van der Heijden G, Duijster D. Association of integration with oral health among Indian migrants living in the Netherlands. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0298768. [PMID: 38451936 PMCID: PMC10919615 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0298768] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2023] [Accepted: 01/31/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Limited data exist about the relationship between acculturation and oral health. Hence, the aim of this study was to assess the association of integration with self-reported oral health, behaviours, and oral healthcare utilization among Indian migrants living in the Netherlands, a cross sectional survey study. METHODS Between February and April 2021, a random sample from Dutch municipalities was obtained for the Indian migrants living in the Netherlands (n = 147). A validated questionnaire was used to collect information on independent variables, namely socio-demographic, integration assessment tool: Immigration Policy Lab (IPL-12) and everyday discrimination scale (EDS). The outcome variables were self-reported oral health, oral health behaviours, and oral healthcare utilization. Multiple regression analysis was used to assess the associations. RESULTS Higher integration among Indian migrants was associated with longer stay in the Netherlands, having a Dutch passport, intention to settle in the Netherlands, and having a permanent residence. After adjusting for covariates such as age, gender, marital status, education, income, occupation, and dental insurance, regression analysis showed that Indians with higher integration had lower odds of reporting their oral health as fair to poor [OR = 0.92(95%CI:0.0.85;0.99)] than the Indians with low integration scores. Also, Indians with higher integration had lower odds of using a manual toothbrush as compared to an electric toothbrush or use of both [OR = 0.86(95%CI:0.76;0.97)]. Highly integrated Indians had lower odds of consuming Indian sweets than lower integrated Indians (OR = 0.91; 95%CI:0.86;0.97). Indians with higher integration had 1.15 times (95% CI:1.03;1.29) higher odds of visiting a Dutch dental professional than visiting a dentist in both places (India and the Netherlands). No significant association was found between discrimination and the three outcome variables. CONCLUSION Integration is positively association with self-reported oral health outcomes among the Indian migrants. Measure to improve integration among Indian migrants may help to promote healthy oral health behaviours and improve their oral health care utilization.
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- Amandeep Pabbla
- Department of Oral Public Health, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and VU University, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Public Health, Academic Medical Centre (AMC), University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America
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- Department of Oral Public Health, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and VU University, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Oral Public Health, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and VU University, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Li Q, Du M, Knight JC, Yi Y, Wang Q, Wang PP, Zhu Y. Dental Insurance Coverage, Dentist Visiting, and Oral Health Status among Asian Immigrant Women of Childbearing Age in Canada: A Comparative Study. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:2666. [PMID: 37830703 PMCID: PMC10572324 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11192666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2023] [Revised: 09/17/2023] [Accepted: 09/28/2023] [Indexed: 10/14/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES This study examined the dental insurance coverage, dentist visits, self-perceived oral health status, and dental problems among Asian immigrant women of childbearing age in contrast to Canadian women of childbearing age and non-Asian immigrant women of childbearing age. Potential barriers to dental care services among Asian immigrant women were explored. METHODS This analysis utilized data from the combined Canadian Community Health Survey from 2011 to 2014. The analytical sample consisted of 5737 females whose age was between 20 and 39 years. Multivariable logistic regression models assessed immigrant status and other factors in relation to the indicators of dental health (i.e., dental visit, self-perceived oral health, acute teeth issue, and teeth removed due to decay). RESULTS Amongst Asian women immigrants of childbearing age, there was a significantly lower frequency of dentist visits compared to non-immigrant counterparts (OR = 0.53; 95% CI: 0.37-0.76). The most commonly reported reason for not seeking dental care in the last three years was that the "respondent did not think it was necessary". Relative to Canadian born women of same age bracket, Asian women of childbearing age reported fewer acute teeth issues (OR = 0.67; 95% CI: 0.49-0.91) and had a greater risk of tooth extracted due to tooth decay (OR = 3.31; 95% CI: 1.64-6.68). Furthermore, for Asian women immigrants, their major barriers to dental care included low household income (≤$39,999 vs. $40,000-$79,999 OR = 0.26) and a lack of dental insurance (no vs. yes OR = 0.33). CONCLUSIONS Asian immigrant women showed lower utilization of dental services than non-immigrant women. A perceived lack of necessity, lower household income, and dental insurance coverage were major barriers to professional dental usage for most Asian immigrants of childbearing age.
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- Qianqian Li
- Division of Community Health and Humanities, Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John’s, NL A1B 3V6, Canada
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300070, China
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- Division of Community Health and Humanities, Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John’s, NL A1B 3V6, Canada
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- Division of Community Health and Humanities, Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John’s, NL A1B 3V6, Canada
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- Centre for New Immigrant Wellbeing, Markham, ON L3R 9V1, Canada
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- Division of Community Health and Humanities, Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John’s, NL A1B 3V6, Canada
- Centre for New Immigrant Wellbeing, Markham, ON L3R 9V1, Canada
- Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5T 3M7, Canada
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300070, China
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Li Q, Wang Y, Knight JC, Yi Y, Ozbek S, Shariati M, Wang PP, Zhu Y. Dental health status, dentist visiting, and dental insurance of Asian immigrants in Canada. Int J Equity Health 2023; 22:73. [PMID: 37098603 PMCID: PMC10131415 DOI: 10.1186/s12939-023-01863-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2022] [Accepted: 03/16/2023] [Indexed: 04/27/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE This study examined the dental care utilization and self-preserved dental health of Asian immigrants relative to non-immigrants in Canada. Factors associated with oral health-related disparities between Asian immigrants and other Canadians were further examined. METHODS We analyzed 37,935 Canadian residents aged 12 years and older in the Canadian Community Health Survey 2012-2014 microdata file. Factors (e.g., demographics, socioeconomic status, lifestyles, dental insurance coverage, and year of immigration) associated with disparities in dental health (e.g., self-perceived teeth health, dental symptoms during past one month, and teeth removed due to decay in past one year) and service utilization (e.g., visiting dentist within the last three years, visiting dentist more than once per year) between Asian immigrants and other Canadians were examined using multi-variable logistic regression models. RESULTS The frequency of dental care utilization was significantly lower in Asian immigrants than their non-immigrant counterparts. Asian immigrants had lower self-perceived dental health, were less likely to be aware of recent dental symptoms, and more likely to report tooth extractions due to tooth decay. Low education (OR = 0.42), male gender(OR = 1.51), low household income(OR = 1.60), non-diabetes(OR = 1.87), no dental insurance(OR = 0.24), short immigration length (OR = 1.75) may discourage Asian immigrants from dental care utilization. Additionally, a perceived lack of necessity to dentist-visiting was a crucial factor accounting for the disparities in dental care uptake between Asian immigrants and non-immigrants. CONCLUSION Asian immigrants showed lower dental care utilization and oral health than native-born Canadians.
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- Qianqian Li
- Division of Community Health and Humanities, Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, NL, A1B 3V6, Canada
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300070, China
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- Division of Community Health and Humanities, Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, NL, A1B 3V6, Canada
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- Division of Community Health and Humanities, Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, NL, A1B 3V6, Canada
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- Division of Community Health and Humanities, Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, NL, A1B 3V6, Canada
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- Division of Community Health and Humanities, Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, NL, A1B 3V6, Canada
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- Division of Community Health and Humanities, Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, NL, A1B 3V6, Canada.
- Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, 155 College Street, Room 534, Toronto, ON, M5T 3M7, Canada.
- Centre for New Immigrant Wellbeing, 200-80 Acadia Ave, Markham, ON, L3R 9V1, Canada.
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, 300070, China.
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Marcus K, Balasubramanian M, Short S, Sohn W. Barriers and facilitators to dental care among culturally and linguistically diverse carers: A mixed-methods systematic review. Community Dent Oral Epidemiol 2023; 51:327-344. [PMID: 35342972 DOI: 10.1111/cdoe.12745] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2021] [Revised: 03/02/2022] [Accepted: 03/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities experience widespread inequalities in dental care utilization. While, several studies have reported factors contributing to such inequalities, a synthesis of evidence is lacking for CALD carers. This review examined the barriers and facilitators to dental care utilization among CALD carers. METHODS Medline, CINAHL, ProQuest, Scopus and Web of Science were searched for dental utilization and related factors, without geographic limitations. An integrated mixed-method design was adopted, where both qualitative and quantitative findings were combined into a single synthesis. Critical appraisal was conducted using JBI tools, and a Universal Health Coverage (UHC) framework guided the synthesis approach. Reliability and researcher triangulation occurred throughout the conduct of this review. RESULTS A total of 20 papers were included: qualitative (n = 8), quantitative (n = 8) and mixed method (n = 4). Studies were from Australia, Canada, South Korea, Trinidad and Tobago, United Kingdom and the United States. Three studies insufficiently reported confounding variables and nine qualitative papers lacked philosophical perspectives. Affordability was the foremost barrier at the system level, followed by psychosocial negative provider experiences and language/communication issues at the provider level. Cultural, knowledge, attitudes and beliefs were individual-family level factors. Utilizing a UHC framework, the barriers and facilitators were aggregated at three levels; financial-system, provider and individual-family levels and illustrated in the rainbow model of CALD oral health. CONCLUSION The review strengthens evidence for multilayered, system-related policies and culturally sensitive provision of services for reducing oral healthcare inequalities in CALD carers.
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- Kanchan Marcus
- Faculty of Medicine and Health, School of Dentistry, The University of Sydney, Surry Hills, New South Wales, Australia
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- Health Care Management, College of Business, Government and Law, Flinders University, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
- Faculty of Medicine and Health, Menzies Centre for Health Policy and Economics, School of Public Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health, School of Dentistry, The University of Sydney, Surry Hills, New South Wales, Australia
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Doucette H, Yang S, Spina M. The impact of culture on new Asian immigrants' access to oral health care: a scoping review. CANADIAN JOURNAL OF DENTAL HYGIENE : CJDH = JOURNAL CANADIEN DE L'HYGIENE DENTAIRE : JCHD 2023; 57:33-43. [PMID: 36968804 PMCID: PMC10032640] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2022] [Revised: 09/02/2022] [Accepted: 09/26/2022] [Indexed: 03/29/2023]
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Background Immigration has accounted for three-quarters of Canada's population growth since 2016, more than half of which has been from Asian countries. Newcomers from Asia have been reported to experience oral health disparities. The objective of this scoping review was to examine the literature discussing how culture affects access to oral health care for new immigrants from Asia and to identify knowledge gaps. Methods The review was conducted from December 2021 to April 2022 following the Arskey and O'Malley approach and PRISMA-ScR guideline. Five databases were searched using the search parameter "Asian+ AND Immigrant+ AND oral care+". Only peer-reviewed articles published in English between 2011 and 2021 were included. Results The search strategy yielded 736 articles. Duplicates were removed, titles and abstracts were reviewed, and the full text of 69 articles examined, leaving 26 articles that met eligibility criteria: 18 quantitative studies, 4 qualitative studies, and 4 reviews. Discussion Four themes were identified: language barriers, oral health care access and service utilization, oral health beliefs and behaviour, and immigrant children's oral health. Most new immigrants from Asia have limited English proficiency, are of low socioeconomic status, and have difficulty developing trusting relationships with care providers. Immigrant children's oral health is impacted by their parents' beliefs. Conclusion More research is needed on cultural barriers to and facilitators of access to oral health care for newcomers from Asia to Canada to aid in the development and implementation of policies and to inform practice and curriculum.
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- Heather Doucette
- *School of Dental Hygiene, Faculty of Dentistry, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada
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- §Alumna, Dental Hygiene Degree Program, Faculty of Dentistry, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada
- =These authors contributed equally.
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- §Alumna, Dental Hygiene Degree Program, Faculty of Dentistry, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada
- =These authors contributed equally.
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Pham C, Bacon EC, Grzybowski A, Carter-Barnes C, Arias S, Xu R, Lopez L, Courchesne E, Pierce K. Examination of the impact of the Get SET Early program on equitable access to care within the screen-evaluate-treat chain in toddlers with autism spectrum disorder. AUTISM : THE INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH AND PRACTICE 2023:13623613221147416. [PMID: 36629055 PMCID: PMC10333446 DOI: 10.1177/13623613221147416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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LAY ABSTRACT Delays in autism spectrum disorder identification and access to care could impact developmental outcomes. Although trends are encouraging, children from historically underrepresented minority backgrounds are often identified at later ages and have reduced engagement in services. It is unclear if disparities exist all along the screen-evaluation-treatment chain, or if early detection programs such as Get SET Early that standardize, these steps are effective at ameliorating disparities. As part of the Get SET Early model, primary care providers administered a parent-report screen at well-baby examinations, and parents designated race, ethnicity, and developmental concerns. Toddlers who scored in the range of concern, or whose primary care provider had concerns, were referred for an evaluation. Rates of screening and evaluation engagement within ethnic/racial groups were compared to US Census data. Age at screen, evaluation, and treatment engagement and quantity was compared across groups. Statistical models examined whether key factors such as parent concern were associated with ethnicity or race. No differences were found in the mean age at the first screen, evaluation, or initiation or quantity of behavioral therapy between participants. However, children from historically underrepresented minority backgrounds were more likely to fall into the range of concern on the parent-report screen, their parents expressed developmental concerns more often, and pediatricians were more likely to refer for an evaluation than their White/Not Hispanic counterparts. Overall results suggest that models that support transparent tracking of steps in the screen-evaluation-treatment chain and service referral pipelines may be an effective strategy for ensuring equitable access to care for all children.
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- University of California, San Diego, USA
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Lim FY, Goo CL, Leung WK, Goh V. Validation of the Malay Oral Impacts on Daily Performances and Evaluation of Oral Health-Related Quality of Life in a Multi-Ethnic Urban Malaysian Population: A Cross-Sectional Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:16944. [PMID: 36554823 PMCID: PMC9779849 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192416944] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2022] [Revised: 12/06/2022] [Accepted: 12/11/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Oral Impacts on Daily Performances (OIDP) can be used as a generic or condition-specific oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) instrument. It offers different contexts on how dental conditions affect OHRQoL. This cross-sectional study aimed to validate a newly translated Malay OIDP (OIDP-M), compare OHRQoL, decayed, missing, or filled teeth (DMFT) in Malaysians, and investigate factors associated with OHRQoL. A total of 368 Malaysians were surveyed and examined for DMFT. Short-form oral health impact profile-Malaysia [S-OHIP(M)] and OIDP-M were used to measure OHRQoL. The OIDP-M was tested for reliability and validity. DMFT, S-OHIP(M), and OIDP-M between ethnicities were compared. Associations between ethnicity, DMFT, S-OHIP(M), and OIDP-M of Malays and Chinese were evaluated through partial correlation. Malays and Chinese had more filled teeth and DMFT compared with Indians. Malays reported worse OHRQoL through S-OHIP(M). Decayed teeth were positively associated with S-OHIP(M), physical, psychological, social disabilities, and handicap. For OIDP-M, decayed teeth were positively associated with OIDP-M, working, and sleeping. Missing teeth and ethnicity were positively associated with eating and speaking. Filled teeth were negatively associated with cleaning teeth. The OIDP-M was reliable and valid for evaluating OHRQoL. There were differences in DMFT and OHRQoL between ethnicities. Ethnicity affects OHRQoL, where Malays experienced worse OHRQoL due to dental problems.
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- Fei Yee Lim
- Oral Health Division, Ministry of Health, Putrajaya 62590, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Dentistry, The National University of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur 50300, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Faculty of Dentistry, The National University of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur 50300, Malaysia
- Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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Wiener RC, Findley PA, Shen C, Dwibedi N, Sambamoorthi U. Acculturation and dental sealant use among US children. Community Dent Oral Epidemiol 2022; 50:367-374. [PMID: 34251694 PMCID: PMC8752649 DOI: 10.1111/cdoe.12678] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2021] [Revised: 06/29/2021] [Accepted: 07/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Healthcare (including dental care) service use is influenced by predisposing, enabling and need factors. One area with limited research is the association of acculturation (defined as behavioural changes in the adaptation to another culture) as a predisposing factor for dental care preventive service use. Preventive service use is a primary objective of Healthy People, 2030. The purpose of this study was to determine the association of acculturation with the preventive dental service use of dental pit-and-fissure sealant placement, among children in the United States, ages 6-18 years. METHODS A cross-sectional, secondary data analysis study was completed using National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), 2013-2016 data. NHANES is a nationally representative survey of noninstitutionalized individuals across the United States. In the data set, children, ages 6-18 years, had been evaluated for pit-and-fissure dental sealant use. Information that served as proxies for acculturation was length of stay in the United States (a citizen at the time of the survey; not a citizen and in the country <5 years; or not a citizen and in the country ≥5 years) and whether English was spoken at home (yes; no). Data were analysed for descriptive statistics. Multivariable logistic regressions were used to examine strength of the associations. Odds ratios for pit-and-fissure sealants among groups were determined. RESULTS There were 2220 children participants whose data were used for this study. Less than half (45.5%) had received dental pit-and-fissure sealants. A majority (53.3%) were white and were ages 12-18 years (51.6%). The mean number of dental pit-and-fissure sealants among all children was 5.5. There was a lower percentage of children living in the United States <5 years who had received pit-and-fissure sealants than children who were citizens of the United States (22.2% vs 48.9%, respectively). The adjusted odds ratio was lower for dental pit-and-fissure sealants among children who were in the United States <5 years than children who were citizens of the United States (adjusted odds ratio, 0.38; 95% Confidence Interval: 0.24, 0.58). CONCLUSIONS In this study, children who had lived in the United States <5 years were less likely to have pit-and-fissure sealants than children who were citizens of the United States. There is a need to reach all children with preventive services to improve dental quality of life, reduce the need for dental restorations and decrease overall financial burden regardless of time in the United States.
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- R Constance Wiener
- Department of Dental Practice and Rural Health, School of Dentistry, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, USA
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- Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Systems and Policy, West Virginia University School of Pharmacy, Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center [North], Morgantown, WV, USA
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Oral Health in Migrants: An Observational Study on the Oral Health Status of a Migrant Cohort Coming from Middle- and Low-Income Countries. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/app12125774] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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Introduction. The oral health conditions of migrants coming from middle- and low-income countries to developed countries have been shown to be poorer than those of the host population. Since the phenomenon of migration has continued to grow over the past five decades, the oral health status of migrant populations should be an issue of great concern. Objectives. The objective of our observational study was to analyse the periodontal health status and the prevalence of dental caries and lesions of the oral mucosa in a migrant cohort resident in Italy, assessing the association between the oral health status and the educational level of the included patients. Materials and Methods. Our research was conducted at the dental department of Policlinico Tor Vergata (Rome, Italy). A sample of 200 migrants coming from middle- and low-income countries, aged between 3 and 37, was included in our study. Each patient underwent a physical examination of the oral cavity, recording the DMFT/dmft index, Community Periodontal Index of Treatment Needs (CPI), and lesions of the oral mucosa. The one-way ANOVA test was used to establish the correlation between the oral health status and the educational level of the participants. Results. Many participants (62.5%) showed a DMFT/dmft Index ≥ 4; only 27% of the migrants had a DMFT/dmft Index lower than 4, and only 21 of them (10.5%) were recorded at 0. A CPI equal to 0 or 1 was observed in 131 patients (65.5%), while only 30 participants presented a CPI equal to or higher than 4 (15%), and 19.5% (39 patients) were assigned to code 2 and 3. Significant statistical differences were found in the CPI after adjusting data for the educational level of the included participants (p-value < 0.01). Conclusions. The data obtained in our research highlighted poor oral conditions among the analysed migrant population, recording a high prevalence of dental caries and inadequate oral hygiene habits.
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Sudarsan I, Hoare K, Sheridan N, Roberts J. South Asian immigrants’ and their family carers’ beliefs, practices and experiences of childhood long‐term conditions: An integrative review. J Adv Nurs 2022; 78:1897-1908. [PMID: 35285554 PMCID: PMC9314788 DOI: 10.1111/jan.15217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2021] [Revised: 01/22/2022] [Accepted: 02/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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- Indu Sudarsan
- Massey University Wellington New Zealand
- Elderslea Rest Home Wellington New Zealand
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- School of Nursing Massey University, Albany Auckland New Zealand
- Greenstone Family Clinic, Manurewa Auckland New Zealand
- College of Healthcare Sciences James Cook University Townsville Australia
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Lauritano D, Moreo G, Carinci F, Campanella V, Della Vella F, Petruzzi M. Oral Health Status among Migrants from Middle- and Low-Income Countries to Europe: A Systematic Review. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph182212203. [PMID: 34831957 PMCID: PMC8624247 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph182212203] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2021] [Revised: 11/08/2021] [Accepted: 11/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Introduction. Economic inequality, political instability and globalization have contributed to the constant growth of the migration phenomenon in recent years. In particular, a total of 4.2 million people migrated to Europe during 2019 and most of them settled in Germany, France and Italy. Objectives. The objective of this study was to conduct a systematic review of studies analyzing the oral health condition among migrants from middle- and low-income countries to Europe and assessing the eventual association between their sociodemographic and socioeconomic characteristics and oral health status. Materials and Methods. A systematic review was conducted in PubMed, Cochrane Library, Scopus and Science Direct databases. After titles, abstracts and full-text examination, only 27 articles were selected on the basis of inclusion criteria and consequently included for quality assessments and data extraction. Results. Most of the studies reported a higher prevalence of caries experience, a poorer periodontal health and more difficulties in accessing dentalcare services among migrant groups compared with the non-migrant population. Inequalities were mostly associated with ethnic background, economic condition and social grade. Conclusion. Our review demonstrates the lack of dental health among migrants, underlining that their cultural beliefs and their social and economic living conditions could influence their oral health.
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- Dorina Lauritano
- Department of Translational Medicine and for Romagna, University of Ferrara, 44121 Ferrara, Italy;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-335-679-0163
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- Dental and Maxillo-Facial Surgery Unit, IRCCS Ca’ Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico di Milano, 20122 Milan, Italy;
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- Department of Translational Medicine and for Romagna, University of Ferrara, 44121 Ferrara, Italy;
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- Department of Clinical Science and Translational Medicine, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, 00113 Rome, Italy;
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- Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine, University of Bari, 70121 Bari, Italy; (F.D.V.); (M.P.)
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- Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine, University of Bari, 70121 Bari, Italy; (F.D.V.); (M.P.)
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Adhikari M, Kaphle S, Dhakal Y, Duwadi S, Subedi R, Shakya S, Tamang S, Khadka M. Too long to wait: South Asian migrants' experiences of accessing health care in Australia. BMC Public Health 2021; 21:2107. [PMID: 34789215 PMCID: PMC8596381 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-021-12132-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2020] [Accepted: 10/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Migrants settling in a new country experience multiple complexities in navigating health care systems and adapting to a new way of life in the host country. In South Asia, migrating to another country for better life opportunities has been an ongoing trend and migration to Australia has significantly increased in recent years. Lower utilisation of health services and higher risks of chronic diseases among South Asian migrants poses a continuing challenge for the Australian health care system and little is known about why this demographic group does not access health services at the same rate. This study aimed to explore factors influencing access to health care by South Asian migrants in Australia. METHODS Using a mixed-method design, we conducted 62 online survey and 14 in-depth interviews with participants from four South Asian countries: Nepal, India, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka. Participants were recruited using a purposive snowball sampling approach following a standard ethical approval process. Survey data were analysed descriptively in SPSS and interview data were recorded, transcribed, and analysed thematically. RESULTS South Asian migrants experienced various complexities while accessing health services in Australia. The findings of this study highlighted a number of negative factors influencing their experiences of accessing health care: long waiting times for public health care, the expense of private health care, and communication problems due to socio-cultural differences. South Asian migrants also expressed their concern for a greater investment of resources into public health care to enable them to access quality and affordable care in these settings. CONCLUSIONS Given limited evidence available to help understand factors leading to the lower utilisation of health care and higher risks of chronic diseases among South Asian migrants, this study plays an important role in highlighting social, cultural, financial, and institutional factors that are critical to designing appropriate health-care strategies. This study recommends incorporating a collaborative and culturally competent model of care to increase access to health care and thereby help reduce existing disparities in health outcomes among South Asian migrant populations.
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- Manju Adhikari
- LA GRANDEE International College, Pokhara Metropolitan City, Province 4 Nepal
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- Central Queensland University, Melbourne, VIC Australia
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- Central Queensland University, Melbourne, VIC Australia
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- Central Queensland University, Melbourne, VIC Australia
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- Central Queensland University, Melbourne, VIC Australia
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- Central Queensland University, Melbourne, VIC Australia
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- Central Queensland University, Melbourne, VIC Australia
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Pinnamaneni SP, Kumar S, Abrol S, Brar RS, Khudare PA, Gautam N. Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice about Oral Health in Patients with Cardiovascular Diseases - An Original Study. J Pharm Bioallied Sci 2021; 13:S344-S347. [PMID: 34447106 PMCID: PMC8375890 DOI: 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_733_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2020] [Revised: 11/20/2020] [Accepted: 11/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Background Lack of exercise and change in diet habits and urbanization had led to the rapid increase in the case of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). Study was conducted to assess knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) about oral health in patients with CVDs. Materials and Methods This study was conducted among 172 CVDs patients. Oral health indices (OHIs) such as OHI, decay-missing-filled, and periodontal disease index were recorded. KAP components were categorized into poor, moderate, and good. Results Out of 172 patients, males were 102 and females were 70, age group 30-60 years had 46 and >60 years had 126 patients. Thirty-four were illiterate, 72 had up to primary and 46 had up to secondary and 20 had degree, 104 were married and 68 were unmarried. Resident was urban in 110 and rural in 62 and financial status was very good in 26, good in 50, and moderate in 96. Females had higher KAP score than males; however, the difference was nonsignificant (P > 0.05). As the age advanced, KAP score increased (P < 0.05), patients living in urban area had significantly higher KAP score than living in rural area, and the difference was statistically significant (P < 0.05). Patients with very good financial status had significantly higher KAP score than living in rural area (P < 0.05). As the education level increased, KAP score increased, the difference was statistically significant (P < 0.05). Conclusion Authors found that patients with CVDs had moderate knowledge and attitude, but the practice was poor. There is need to educate the people about the importance of oral hygiene and their subsequent effect on general body.
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- Sai Prashanth Pinnamaneni
- Department of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, S Nijalingappa Institute of Dental Science and Research, Rajapur, Gulbarga, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Dentistry, Shri Krishna Medical College and Hospital, Muzaffarpur, Bihar, India
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- DMD Student, Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts, USA, SUA
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- Department of Orthodontics, Rayat Bahra Dental College, SAS Nagar, Punjab, India
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- Department of Orthodontics, Saraswati Dhanvantari Dental College and Hospital, Parbhani, Maharashtra, India
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- Master of Public Health, Claremont Graduate University, School of Community and Global Health, Claremont, CA, USA
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Valdez R, Spinler K, Kofahl C, Seedorf U, Heydecke G, Reissmann DR, Lieske B, Dingoyan D, Aarabi G. Oral Health Literacy in Migrant and Ethnic Minority Populations: A Systematic Review. J Immigr Minor Health 2021; 24:1061-1080. [PMID: 34448993 PMCID: PMC9256555 DOI: 10.1007/s10903-021-01266-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Cultural background influences how migrants and ethnic minority populations view and assess health. Poor oral health literacy (OHL) may be a hindrance in achieving good oral health. This systematic review summarizes the current quantitative evidence regarding OHL of migrants and ethnic minority populations. The PubMed database was searched for original quantitative studies that explore OHL as a holistic multidimensional construct or at least one of its subdimensions in migrants and ethnic minority populations. 34 publications were selected. Only 2 studies specifically addressed OHL in migrant populations. Generally, participants without migration background had higher OHL than migrant and ethnic minority populations. The latter showed lower dental service utilization, negative oral health beliefs, negative oral health behavior, and low levels of oral health knowledge. Due to its potential influence on OHL, oral health promoting behavior, attitudes, capabilities, and beliefs as well as the cultural and ethnic background of persons should be considered in medical education and oral health prevention programs.
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- R Valdez
- Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Center for Dental and Oral Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany.,Institute of Medical Sociology, Center for Psychosocial Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Sociology, Center for Psychosocial Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany.,Department of Periodontics, Preventive and Restorative Dentistry, Center for Dental and Oral Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Sociology, Center for Psychosocial Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany.
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- Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Center for Dental and Oral Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Center for Dental and Oral Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Center for Dental and Oral Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Sociology, Center for Psychosocial Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany.,Department of Periodontics, Preventive and Restorative Dentistry, Center for Dental and Oral Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Sociology, Center for Psychosocial Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Periodontics, Preventive and Restorative Dentistry, Center for Dental and Oral Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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Oral Health Status, Oral Health Behaviours and Oral Health Care Utilisation Among Migrants Residing in Europe: A Systematic Review. J Immigr Minor Health 2021; 23:373-388. [PMID: 32686073 PMCID: PMC7914188 DOI: 10.1007/s10903-020-01056-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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As the reported data on oral health status among the migrants in Europe is fragmented, we systematically reviewed the published literature on the oral health status, behaviours and care utilisation among migrants residing in Europe. For this, we retrieved publications from PubMed and EMBASE, supplemented by manual citation screening and grey literature search on Google scholars. Two independent reviewers screened the studies, extracted data and critically appraised the publications. A total of 69 studies included showed higher dental caries among migrant children. But some studies on adolescents and adults reported similar or even better oral health among migrants compared to the host population, while other reported the opposite. Poor oral health behaviours were generally reported among the migrants and they frequently made use of emergency service utilisation compared to the host population. We shed light on the gaps in dental literature and make some recommendations for the future.
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Marcus K, Balasubramanian M, Short S, Sohn W. Barriers and facilitators to oral health care utilization in culturally and linguistically diverse mothers: a mixed methods systematic review protocol. JBI Evid Synth 2021; 19:669-674. [PMID: 33141803 DOI: 10.11124/jbies-20-00037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The objective of the review is to synthesize existing literature examining the barriers and facilitators to preventive oral health care utilization experienced by culturally and linguistically diverse mothers. INTRODUCTION Preventive oral health care in the absence of pain is underutilized in culturally and linguistically diverse groups. Culturally and linguistically diverse mothers experience oral health care utilization barriers compared to their host country counterparts. Much of the current evidence is focused on oral health care knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs of culturally and linguistically diverse groups. To date, it remains unclear as to which barriers or facilitators impact preventive oral health care utilization in culturally and linguistically diverse mothers. INCLUSION CRITERIA This review will consider studies that explore oral health care utilization in culturally and linguistically diverse mothers (with children younger than 18 years) who are either born in a different country or who have one parent born in a country that differs culturally and/or linguistically to the host population. Papers that explore barriers and facilitators to oral health care utilization will be included. Quantitative and qualitative studies will be included. METHODS A three-step search strategy will be conducted within the following databases: MEDLINE, CINAHL, Web of Science, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, ProQuest Central, and Scopus. The search will be supplemented with gray literature and reference searching from collected articles. No date limitation will be applied. Two reviewers will assess papers against the inclusion criteria. A convergent integrated approach using the JBI mixed methods methodology will be followed for critical appraisal, data extraction, and data synthesis and integration.
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- Kanchan Marcus
- Population Oral Health, Sydney School of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Westmead, NSW, Australia.,Sydney School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW, Australia
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- Population Oral Health, Sydney School of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Westmead, NSW, Australia.,Sydney School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW, Australia
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- Sydney School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW, Australia
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- Population Oral Health, Sydney School of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Westmead, NSW, Australia
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Due C, Aldam I, Ziersch A. Understanding oral health help-seeking among Middle Eastern refugees and asylum seekers in Australia: An exploratory study. Community Dent Oral Epidemiol 2020; 48:188-194. [PMID: 32131149 DOI: 10.1111/cdoe.12524] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2019] [Revised: 02/02/2020] [Accepted: 02/04/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Andersen's behavioural model of healthcare utilization is one of the most commonly used frameworks for help-seeking across a broad range of health areas, including oral health. The Model has been used in a wide range of previous studies to explore and understand oral health service use among both general populations and ethnic minorities. However, no research has explored its utility in understanding refugees' and asylum seekers' oral health help-seeking. As such, this study aimed to improve understanding of Middle Eastern refugees' and asylum seekers' oral health help-seeking and to determine the utility of Andersen's Model in this context. METHODS Interviews were conducted with 26 participants: 20 refugees and asylum seekers, and six oral health practitioners. Results were analysed using thematic analysis. RESULTS The results indicated that systemic barriers were of particular concern for refugees and asylum seekers in relation to oral healthcare access. Other components supported previous research concerning the domains of the Model, with additions in relation to acculturation and previous experiences of dental care either in home or resettlement contexts. CONCLUSIONS Overall, this study highlights the need for a tailored approach to understanding oral health help-seeking for refugees and asylum seekers, who have particular dental care needs. Resettlement policies should consider system-level barriers to accessing dental services when considering access to health services more generally for refugees and asylum seekers.
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- Clemence Due
- School of Psychology, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, Australia.,Southgate Institute for Health, Society and Equity, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- School of Psychology, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Southgate Institute for Health, Society and Equity, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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