scholarly journals Barriers to Care-Seeking for Children’s Oral Health Among Low-Income Caregivers

2005 ◽  
Vol 95 (8) ◽  
pp. 1345-1351 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan E. Kelly ◽  
Catherine J. Binkley ◽  
William P. Neace ◽  
Bruce S. Gale
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Barriers To Care ◽  
Care Seeking ◽  
Children’S Oral Health

Obstetric Providers' Role in Prenatal Oral Health Counseling and Referral

2019 ◽  
Vol 43 (6) ◽  
pp. 1162-1170 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alice M. Horowitz ◽  
Wendy Child ◽  
Catherine Maybury
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Dental Care ◽  
Care Seeking ◽  
Educational Materials ◽  
Oral Health Literacy ◽  
Health Counseling ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
Dental Providers

Objectives: In this study, we explored what Maryland obstetric (OB) residents and certified nurse-midwives (CNMs) know, understand, and counsel pregnant women about oral health. We also examined the frequency with which they refer patients to dentists and their perspectives on barriers to prenatal dental care. Methods: This qualitative descriptive study used one-on-one phone interviews to identify providers' perspectives about the need for prenatal dental care, reasons low-income pregnant women do not receive care, and recommendations for increasing dental care. We interviewed 32 providers between June 2017 and March 2018. Results: Most providers were unaware of the importance of and need for prenatal dental care. Most did not discuss dental care with their patients and some admitted being inadequately trained to do so. Both provider groups were positive about actions they could take to increase pregnant patients' dental care-seeking. Conclusions: For OB residents and CNMs to play an important role in improving pregnant patients' oral health they must have adequate oral health literacy, receive appropriate training in medical and nursing school, possess oral health educational materials for their patients, and have a list of dental providers who accept their insurance.

Community Approach to Improving Children's Oral Health: Table 1

PEDIATRICS ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 137 (Supplement 3) ◽  
pp. 530A-530A
Author(s):  
Valeria Cristiani ◽  
Marty Aleman ◽  
Alan B. Carr
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Community Approach ◽  
Children’S Oral Health

scholarly journals Acceptability of a Mobile Application in Children’s Oral Health Promotion—A Pilot Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (6) ◽  
pp. 3256
Author(s):  
Kirsi Rasmus ◽  
Antti Toratti ◽  
Saujanya Karki ◽  
Paula Pesonen ◽  
Marja-Liisa Laitala ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Health Behaviors ◽  
Mobile Applications ◽  
Mobile Application ◽  
Oral Health Promotion ◽  
Oral Health Behaviors ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Children’S Oral Health

The aim of this pilot study was to investigate the acceptability of an oral health-related mobile application developed for young children based on the feedback given by the children and their parents. Another aim was to evaluate the self-reported change in children’s oral health behaviors during a short test period. The application—a virtual pet integrated into a child’s daily routines—aimed to promote oral hygiene and dietary behaviors in children. A total of 36 4–12-year-old voluntary children were given a mobile phone with the installed application. After the 5-week testing period, the feasibility of the application and possible changes in the children’s oral health behaviors were asked using an electronic questionnaire. Most of the children considered the application clear (n = 34), amusing (n = 31), and useful (n = 29). The children’s tooth brushing manners improved both qualitatively and quantitatively: the time used for tooth brushing increased and the children learned how to brush different tooth surfaces. Mobile applications can be fun and useful in oral health promotion; while playing, children can learn good oral health-related behaviors. Mobile applications integrate oral health promotion into children’s daily environment and routines.

scholarly journals Influence of Parental Health Literacy on Change over Time in the Oral Health of American Indian Children

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (11) ◽  
pp. 5633
Author(s):  
Angela G. Brega ◽  
Rachel L. Johnson ◽  
Luohua Jiang ◽  
Anne R. Wilson ◽  
Sarah J. Schmiege ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
American Indian ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Indian Children ◽  
Change Over Time ◽  
Oral Health Knowledge ◽  
Pediatric Oral Health ◽  
Children’S Oral Health ◽  
Over Time

In cross-sectional studies, parental health literacy (HL) is associated with children’s oral health. It is unclear, however, whether HL influences pediatric outcomes. We examined the relationship of HL with change over time in parental oral health knowledge, beliefs, and behaviors, as well as pediatric oral health outcomes. We used longitudinal data from a study designed to reduce dental decay in American Indian children (N = 579). At baseline and annually for three years, parents answered questions assessing HL; oral health knowledge, beliefs, and behaviors; and pediatric oral health status. The number of decayed, missing, and filled tooth surfaces (dmfs) was computed based on annual dental evaluations. Linear mixed models showed that HL was significantly associated with all constructs, except dmfs, at their reference time points and persistently across the three-year study period. HL predicted change over time in only one variable, parents’ belief that children’s oral health is determined by chance or luck. HL is strongly associated with oral health knowledge, beliefs, behaviors, and status prospectively but is not a key driver of change over time in these oral health constructs.

scholarly journals Care-seeking and managing diabetes in rural Bangladesh: a mixed methods study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hannah Maria Jennings ◽  
Joanna Morrison ◽  
Kohenour Akter ◽  
Hassan Haghparast-Bidgoli ◽  
Carina King ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Care ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Diabetes Management ◽  
Local Health ◽  
Care Seeking ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Rural Bangladesh

Abstract Background Type 2 diabetes mellitus poses a major health challenge worldwide and in low-income countries such as Bangladesh, however little is known about the care-seeking of people with diabetes. We sought to understand the factors that affect care-seeking and diabetes management in rural Bangladesh in order to make recommendations as to how care could be better delivered. Methods Survey data from a community-based random sample of 12,047 adults aged 30 years and above identified 292 individuals with a self-reported prior diagnosis of diabetes. Data on health seeking practices regarding testing, medical advice, medication and use of non-allopathic medicine were gathered from these 292 individuals. Qualitative semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions with people with diabetes and semi-structured interviews with health workers explored care-seeking behaviour, management of diabetes and perceptions on quality of care. We explore quality of care using the WHO model with the following domains: safe, effective, patient-centred, timely, equitable and efficient. Results People with diabetes who are aware of their diabetic status do seek care but access, particularly to specialist diabetes services, is hindered by costs, time, crowded conditions and distance. Locally available services, while more accessible, lack infrastructure and expertise. Women are less likely to be diagnosed with diabetes and attend specialist services. Furthermore costs of care and dissatisfaction with health care providers affect medication adherence. Conclusion People with diabetes often make a trade-off between seeking locally available accessible care and specialised care which is more difficult to access. It is vital that health services respond to the needs of patients by building the capacity of local health providers and consider practical ways of supporting diabetes care. Trial registration ISRCTN41083256. Registered on 30/03/2016.

scholarly journals Children’s Oral Health on Pico Island, Azores (Portugal)

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 24
Author(s):  
Juliana Pereira ◽  
Gunel Kizi ◽  
Ana Raquel Barata ◽  
Irene Ventura
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Pediatric Population ◽  
Pediatric Dentistry ◽  
Mixed Dentition ◽  
Class I ◽  
Social Solidarity ◽  
Children’S Oral Health

Pediatric dentistry focuses on children’s oral health. The aim of this study was to describe the prevalence of malocclusion in a pediatric population. Eighty-two children (3–12 years old), of both genders, who belong to a Social Solidarity Institution for Children in Pico Island were clinically examined. Half were female and half were male, in which most were 7 years old (20.7%) with mixed dentition (58.5%). The highest prevalence was in canine class I and vertical molar. Most children did not have malocclusion characteristics (56.1%).

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