Perceived Oral Health Literacy, Behaviors, and Oral Health Care among Caregivers to the Homebound Population

2021 ◽  
pp. 108482232110084
Author(s):  
Agata Wilk ◽  
Lisa LaSpina ◽  
Linda D. Boyd ◽  
Jared Vineyard
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Oral Care ◽  
Oral Health Care ◽  
The Body ◽  
Current Evidence ◽  
Oral Health Literacy ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional

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.

scholarly journals Pengetahuan, Sikap dan Keterampilan Perawat tentang Oral Care pada Pasien Tidak Sadar

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 133
Author(s):  
Endah Fitriasari ◽  
Elly L. Sjattar ◽  
Kusrini S. Kadar
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Care ◽  
Oral Health Care ◽  
Google Scholar ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Randomized Intervention ◽  
Intervention Trials ◽  
Unconscious Patients

Background: Providing oral care for adults who are hospitalized with dependency is a nursing responsibility and is an important component of providing nursing care services, as an effort to maintain general health. Objective: To observe nurses' knowledge, attitudes and skills about oral care in unconscious patients. Methods: Using an database to search for articles from journals that had been published through PubMed, Google Scholar, and Proquest. Results: Six articles that discussed oral health care knowledge, attitudes and skills were included in the review. There were three articles with cross-sectional designs and one article each for descriptive, non-randomized intervention trials and mixed methods. Conclusion: Efforts to renew knowledge, attitudes and improve oral health care skills can be done through training or through oral health programs. Keywords: knowledge; attitudes; nurse skills; oral care; unconscious patients ABSTRAK Latar Belakang: Memberikan oral care untuk orang dewasa yang dirawat di rumah sakit dengan ketergantungan adalah tanggung jawab keperawatan dan merupakan komponen penting dari pemberiaan layanan asuhan keperawatan, sebagai upaya menjaga kesehatan secara umum. Tujuan: Untuk melihat pengetahuan, sikap dan keterampilan perawat tentang oral care pada pasien tidak sadar. Metode: Menggunakan basis data elektronik dalam mencari artikel dari jurnal yang telah dipublikasikan melalui PubMed, Google scholar, dan Proquest. Hasil: Enam artikel yang membahas tentang pengetahuan, sikap dan keterampilan perawatan kesehatan mulut dimasukkan dalam tinjauan. Terdapat tiga artikel dengan desain cross- sectional serta masing- masing satu artikel untuk deskriptif, non-randomized intervention trial dan mixed method. Kesimpulan: Upaya memperbaharui pengetahuan, sikap dan meningkatkan keterampilan perawatan kesehatan mulut dapat dilakukan dengan pelatihan ataupun melalui program kesehatan mulut. Kata kunci: pengetahuan; sikap; keterampilan perawat; oral care; pasien tidak sadar

Programs and Policies Targeted to Improve Access to Dental Care for Low Income Adults and Children in the US: An Integrative Literature Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Davis AL ◽  
◽  
Zare H ◽  
Kanwar O ◽  
McCleary R ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Dental Care ◽  
Oral Health Care ◽  
Oral Health Literacy ◽  
The Us ◽  
Access To Dental Care

Objective: The authors conducted an integrative literature review of recent studies that explored the impact of interventions implemented in the U.S. that focused on improving access to dental care for low-income and vulnerable populations. Methods: The authors conducted an integrative literature review of studies published between 2012-2018 that addressed six oral health policy spheres. 1) Community-based dental access programs; (2) Medicaid reimbursement and expansion; (3) Student loan support; (4) Oral health services in non-traditional settings and dental residency programs; (5) Programs to improve oral health literacy; and (6) Use of dental therapists. Results: The authors included 39 articles for qualitative synthesis. Numerous public health initiatives and programs exist in the US aimed at increasing access to quality oral health care. Medicaid expansion, increased Medicaid fee-for-service reimbursement rates, and state loan repayment programs have demonstrated some success in improving access among underserved populations. A diversified dental workforce, with community dental health workers and mid-level providers like dental therapists, as well as interprofessional training of nurses and primary-care physicians in oral health have also shown positive impacts in advancing health equity. Further studies are needed to understand how oral health literacy programs can affect access and utilization of dental services. Conclusions: Improvements to the oral health care safety net will require a holistic and multifaceted approach in order to reduce oral health disparities. Policy levers should work, not in isolation, but rather in complementary fashion to one another.

scholarly journals Brazilian immigrants’ oral health literacy and participation in oral health care in Canada

2016 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Paola Calvasina ◽  
Herenia P. Lawrence ◽  
Laurie Hoffman-Goetz ◽  
Cameron D. Norman
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Oral Health Care ◽  
Oral Health Literacy ◽  
Brazilian Immigrants

scholarly journals Perilaku Pemeliharaan dan Status Kebersihan Gigi dan Mulut Masyarakat di Kelurahan Paniki Kabupaten Sitaro

e-GIGI ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fitri K. Wulandari ◽  
Damajanty H.C. Pangemanan ◽  
Christy N. Mintjelungan
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Oral Health Care ◽  
The Body ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
The People ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

Abstract: Oral health plays an important role in the body health status. This study was aimed to determine the behavior about dental and oral health care among the people at Paniki, Sitaro. This was a descriptive study with a cross sectional design. Population consisted of people living at Paniki, Sitaro aged 18-60 years. There were 92 respondents obtained by using purposive sampling method. Data were collected by using questionnaire and examination of simplified oral hygiene index (OHI-S). The results showed that 60.8% of respondents had good behavior of dental and oral health care, and 75% of respondents had OHI-S evaluation as poor category. Conclusion: In general, people of Paniki, Sitaro had good behavior about dental and oral health care but their dental and oral hygiene was in poor category.Keywords: behavior of dental and oral hygiene maintenance Abstrak: Kesehatan gigi dan mulut berperan penting bagi kesehatan tubuh umumnya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui perilaku pemeliharaan dan status kebersihan gigi dan mulut masyarakat di Kelurahan Paniki Kabupaten Sitaro. Jenis penelitian ialah deskriptif dengan desain potong lintang, dilakukan terhadap masyarakat usia 18-60 tahun di Kelurahan Paniki Kabupaten Sitaro. Jumlah responden 92 orang diperoleh dengan menggunakan metode purposive sampling. Pengumpulan data didapat melalui pengisian kuisioner dan pemeriksaan Oral Hygiene Index Simplified (OHI-S). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa perilaku pemeliharaan kesehatan gigi dan mulut masyarakat di Kelurahan Paniki Kabupaten Sitaro sebanyak 60,8% tergolong baik. Penilaian OHI-S dari masyarakat Paniki sebanyak 75% tergolong buruk. Simpulan: Pengetahuan, sikap, dan tindakan masyarakat di Kelurahan Paniki Kabupaten Sitaro tergolong baik tetapi status kebersihan gigi dan mulut tergolong buruk.Kata kunci: Perilaku pemeliharaan kebersihan gigi dan mulut

Oral Findings of Children, Adolescents and Young Adults Affected by Muccopolysaccharidosis

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
pp. 64-70
Author(s):  
Vinod Anju ◽  
Raj Sunil N ◽  
Chinnappa Anitha
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Care ◽  
Oral Health Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Care Needs ◽  
Poor Oral Hygiene ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Lysosomal Disorder

Objectives: Mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS) comprises of a set of rare inherited lysosomal disorder which results in deposition of glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) in various tissues and organs resulting in disturbances in the developing structures. The aim of the study was to systematically record the oral findings of patients diagnosed with MPS and subsequently assess their oral health needs. Methodology: A cross- sectional study was conducted on patients diagnosed with MPS (n=57). Complete soft tissue and hard tissue examination was done and the findings recorded. DMFT or def indices were recorded in accordance with WHO criteria and methods. Results: The study showed that the patients diagnosed with MPS have higher oral health care needs owing to the anatomical and pathological changes. The study showed that the patients diagnosed with MPS had poor oral hygiene and high caries incidence. However, the number of filled teeth in spite of high caries index wassignificantly less which showed neglected oral care. Interpretation and Conclusion: The patients diagnosed with MPS have higher oral health care needs. Hence, regular dental evaluation and treatment must be incorporated in their health care regimen.

scholarly journals Paediatricians' knowledge, attitude and awareness towards infant oral health care and treatment needs: A cross-sectional survey

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 27
Author(s):  
Nikhil Patel ◽  
Smit Sikligar ◽  
Seema Bargale ◽  
Bhavna Dave ◽  
Anshula Deshpande ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Health Care ◽  
Treatment Needs ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Care And Treatment ◽  
Infant Oral Health
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