Attention-deficit Disorder, Family Factors, and Oral Health Literacy

This study aimed to explore the level of perceived oral health literacy (OHL) among caregivers of the homebound population in the Chicago metropolitan area and how caregivers’ OHL impacts their oral care to the homebound population. The relationships between demographic characteristics, perceived OHL levels, personal oral health behaviors, and oral health care to clients were also assessed. This cross-sectional survey research examined 69 caregivers of the homebound population employed by home health agencies. The OHL was determined by the validated Health Literacy in Dentistry Scale (HeLD-14). Independent t-tests, chi-square tests set at p < .05 significance level, and logistic regressions were used for analysis. The mean age of participants was 43. The HeLD-14 scores indicated a high perceived OHL among this group. Caregivers came from diverse groups, and the majority spoke a second language at home. About 93% performed oral self-care the recommended amount of time or more, while only 57% did it for their clients. Those who cleaned clients’ mouth twice a day had a higher OHL score ( M = 23 compared to M = 19). About 43% did not check for sores in the client’s mouth, and those who checked had a higher OHL score ( M = 25 compared to M = 19). Controlling for OHL, age was a good predictor of oral care frequency to clients. These findings provide current evidence and add to the body of knowledge on OHL among homebound individuals. The results provide insights for designing a preventive approach in oral health care to the homebound population.

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Trends and developments in oral health literacy: a scientometric research study (1991–2020)

BDJ Open ◽

10.1038/s41405-021-00066-5 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Yue Sun ◽

Chunying Li ◽

Yan Zhao ◽

Jing Sun

Keyword(s):

Oral Health ◽

Health Literacy ◽

Dental Health ◽

Oral Health Literacy ◽

Knowledge Questionnaire ◽

Bibliographic Records ◽

Burst Intensity ◽

The Usa ◽

Burst Analysis ◽

Number Of Publications

Abstract Objective This study aimed to establish the current situation, intellectual base, hotspots, development trends, and frontiers of oral health literacy (OHL) from the literature. Methods We analyzed 1505 bibliographic records dated between January 1990 and December 2020 retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection and the Scopus database. We used CiteSpace for word frequency analysis, co-occurrence analysis, co-citation analysis, clustering analysis, and burst analysis. Results The total number of publications increased year-on-year, with the majority of publications coming from the USA. Most studies focused on the relationship between (oral) health literacy and oral health, and the development of OHL instruments. The top 10 keywords by frequency were “health literacy”, “oral health”, “attitude to health”, “dental caries”, “adult”, “children”, “dental care”, “knowledge”, “questionnaire”, and “adolescent”. The keyword with the highest burst intensity was “dental health education”. Conclusions OHL research is a thriving field. The field is focused on the development of an OHL instrument and health promotion practice. Strategic cooperation among countries, institutions, authors, hospitals, and communities will be important to encourage further OHL research and address oral health problems.

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Association of oral health literacy with oral health behavior and oral health outcomes among adult dental patients

Indian Journal of Dental Research ◽

10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_337_19 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 31 (6) ◽

pp. 835

Author(s):

Dolar Doshi ◽

JagadeeswaraRao Sukhabogi ◽

Madhuri Vadlamani ◽

Vijay Rahul

Keyword(s):

Oral Health ◽

Health Literacy ◽

Health Behavior ◽

Health Outcomes ◽

Oral Health Literacy ◽

Oral Health Behavior ◽

Dental Patients ◽

Oral Health Outcomes

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Oral health literacy among clients visiting a Rural Dental College in north India- A crosssectional study

Ethiopian Journal of Health Sciences ◽

10.4314/ejhs.v24i3.10 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 24 (3) ◽

pp. 261 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

G Ramandeep ◽

S Arshdeep ◽

K Vinod ◽

P Parampreet

Keyword(s):

Oral Health ◽

Health Literacy ◽

North India ◽

Oral Health Literacy

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Oral Health Literacy and Oral Health Status among Undergraduate University Students

Journal of Clinical and Health Sciences ◽

10.24191/jchs.v6i2.11506 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 6 (2) ◽

pp. 13-22

Author(s):

Azlan Jaafar ◽

Normaliza AB Malik ◽

aws hashim ali alkadhim

Keyword(s):

Health Status ◽

Oral Health ◽

Health Literacy ◽

Dental Caries ◽

Periodontal Disease ◽

Undergraduate Students ◽

Dental Plaque ◽

Oral Health Status ◽

Weak Correlation ◽

Oral Health Literacy

Objective: To identify the prevalence of caries, plaque score, and periodontal disease and explore the correlations between oral health literacy scores and oral health status among undergraduate students. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with a group of undergraduate students using the Malay version of the Oral Health Literacy (OHL) Index. A stratified random sampling technique was used to select the samples. Clinical oral examinations were conducted by a single trained examiner using a Community Periodontal Index (CPI) probe and a mouth mirror. Data analysis was conducted using statistical tests contained in SPSS version 26, and statistical significance was set at p<0.05. Results: A total of 280 students were recruited into the study. The prevalence of caries and periodontal disease was 58.9 and 13.2%, respectively. There was a significant association between OHL and field of study (p<0.001). There was also a significant negative but weak correlation between OHL and dental plaque scores (r= -0.147; p=0.014). A significant positive but weak correlation was found between dental plaque scores and dental caries (r= 0.135; p=0.024) and periodontal pocket depth (r= 0.168; p=0.005). Conclusion: The prevalence of dental caries was high, while the prevalence of periodontal diseases was low in this study. OHL correlated significantly with dental plaque scores and field of the study. Thus, OHL assessment is essential to understand a person’s OHL levels and can be considered a screening tool for early detection of poor oral hygiene.

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