scholarly journals Factors Associated with Health Literacy, Self-Efficacy, Social Support, and Oral Health Care Behaviors Among Elderly in Northern Border Community Thailand

2021 ◽  
Vol Volume 16 ◽  
pp. 1427-1437
Author(s):  
Pattaraporn Khamrin ◽  
Sorawit Boonyathee ◽  
Sasivimol Bootsikeaw ◽  
Parichat Ong-Artborirak ◽  
Katekaew Seangpraw
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Oral Health Care ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Border Community ◽  
Northern Border

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.

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 Developing an Instrument to Measure Self-Efficacy, Challenges and Knowledge in Oral Care among Geriatric Home Care Nurses—A Pilot Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (19) ◽  
pp. 10019
Author(s):  
Taru Aro ◽  
Marja-Liisa Laitala ◽  
Hannu Vähänikkilä ◽  
Helvi Kyngäs ◽  
Antti Tiisanoja ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Home Care ◽  
Older People ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Oral Care ◽  
Oral Health Care ◽  
Efficacy Beliefs ◽  
Home Care Nurses

The role of geriatric nurses is essential in preventing oral health problems of older people with impaired daily functioning. Nurses have reported low self-efficacy with regard to oral health care practices and wish to receive more information on the topic. The main aim of this pilot study was to develop an instrument to measure the self-efficacy beliefs, challenges and knowledge of geriatric home care nurses with regard to the oral health care of older. A questionnaire was developed to evaluate geriatric home care nurses’ self-efficacy beliefs, challenges and knowledge regarding the oral health care of the older people. In this case, 18 nurses participated in a one-day intervention and filled in the questionnaire before and after the intervention. The comments and questions of the nurses were analysed utilising the principles of inductive content analysis. Cronbach’s alpha for the scales varied between 0.69–0.79. The interactive intervention improved both nurses’ self-efficacy beliefs and oral health-related knowledge, and most of the challenges faced by nurses in older people’s oral health care were diminished. Financial resources and older people’s self-determination were the most common limitations to oral care. In this pilot study, we developed an instrument to measure geriatric home care nurses’ self-efficacy beliefs, challenges and knowledge regarding older people’s oral health care. In the future, this instrument can be validated with a larger study population.

scholarly journals www.gigisehat.id for Easy of Access to Valid Dental Health Information for Mothers of Kindergarteners

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 4
Author(s):  
Dini Parasila ◽  
Fajariana Fitriani ◽  
Thomas Reynaldi Winanto ◽  
Vita Ariesta Angesti ◽  
Fissando Yanuar Muhammad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Maternal Behavior ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Health Centre ◽  
Severity Index ◽  
Oral Health Care ◽  
Public Health Centre ◽  
Source Of Information

Background: Parental attentiveness is critical during early childhood age. In consideration of the fact that child dentalhealth problems are linked to parents’ dental health, it is necessary to not only focus on children in promoting dentalhealth strategy, but also to parents and close relatives. An epidemiological study on social support as a determinantfactor to maternal behavior in dental and oral health care in 3–7 years old children confirmed that the four componentsof social support (informational, appraisal, instrumental, and emotional) are linked to maternal behavior. Furthermore,although there has been a high caries severity index, the total visitation to the Public Health Centre is low regardless ofwhether more than 50% of the respondents claimed they are covered by BPJS Health Insurance and are active in socialmedia. The reluctance of mothers to access information related to dental and oral health care have cost children’s dentaland oral health www.gigisehat.id is expected to serve as a source of information related to dental and oral health formothers. Purpose: To serve as a source of information related to child dental and oral health care for mothers. Methods:The website link was shared through the NgobrolOnline discussion group and distribution of the illustrated book. Results:29 participants (64.4%) have accessed the www.gigisehat.id. Conclusion: www.gigisehat.id was accepted and effectivein disseminating information about child dental and oral health care, especially for mothers under Keputih Public HealthCenter coverage.

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 Factors Associated With Parents’ Perceptions of Their Infants’ Oral Health Care

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 180-187 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeanette M. Daly ◽  
Steven M. Levy ◽  
Yinghui Xu ◽  
Richard D. Jackson ◽  
George J. Eckert ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Oral Health Care ◽  
Good Care ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Medical Health ◽  
Taking Care

Introduction: Parents have an important role ensuring their infants receive oral and medical health care. Their decisions affect the well-being of their children. Methods: This study used data collected from a longitudinal, prospective study with the aim of developing and validating a caries risk assessment tool. The objectives of this study are to ( a) compare parents’ perceptions of how well they do in taking care of the infants’ teeth and/or gums versus how well they do in taking care of the infants’ medical health and ( b) determine factors associated with parental perceptions of how well they do in taking care of the infants’ teeth and/or gums. Results: A total of 1323 parent/infant pairs were enrolled in the study at Duke University, Indiana University, and the University of Iowa. Through a survey, 283 (21%) of the parents perceived they did an excellent job of both taking care of both the infant’s oral and medical health, while 861 (65%) perceived the care of their infant’s medical health was better than their care of the teeth and/or gums. In the multivariable model, parents who perceived they provided excellent/very good/good care for the infants’ teeth and/or gums were more likely to brush the infant’s teeth daily, use toothpaste daily, clean inside the infant’s mouth and/or gums daily, and not let the infant have something other than water after brushing and prior to bedtime. Also, those with infants having Medicaid or State Insurance, parents not eating sugary snacks frequently, and parents getting dental checkups at least annually were likely to perceive that they provided excellent/very good/good care for their infant’s teeth and/or gums. Conclusions: Parents who provide good infant oral health care are more likely to perceive they provide good care and more likely to have better personal dental health behaviors. This agrees with previous studies concerning older children.

Factors associated with a positive willingness to practise oral health care in the future amongst oral healthcare and nursing students

2018 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. e634-e643 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Haresaku ◽  
M. Monji ◽  
M. Miyoshi ◽  
K. Kubota ◽  
M. Kuroki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Oral Health Care ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
The Future

Prevalence, Extent, and Severity of Oral Health Impacts Among Adults in Rural Karnataka, India

2020 ◽  
pp. 238008442093216
Author(s):  
M. Bhat ◽  
S. Bhat ◽  
M. Brondani ◽  
G.C. Mejia ◽  
A. Pradhan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Health Care ◽  
Health Care Facilities ◽  
Health Impacts ◽  
Rural People ◽  
Dental Visits ◽  
Factors Associated

Introduction: Oral health affects quality of life. Many studies have investigated the factors associated with oral health–related quality of life (OHRQoL). Little is known about OHRQoL of adults living in rural and remote areas of India, where many have lower levels of education and limited availability of oral health care services. Objectives: To determine the prevalence, extent, and severity of OHRQoL impacts associated with psychosocial factors, functional dentition, and patterns of dental visits among rural Indian adults between the ages of 35 and 54 y. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with a multistage stratified sampling strategy targeting 35- to 54-year-olds. Interviews and oral examinations were performed to collect data on sociodemographic variables, Oral Health Impact Profile-14 (OHIP-14), patterns of dental visits, stress, tobacco and alcohol use, and dentition status. Univariate, bivariate, and multivariable analyses were done to determine the factors associated with prevalence, extent, and severity of OHIP-14 using SAS version 9.3. Results: There were 873 participants. Prevalence, extent, and severity of OHIP-14 were 13.4%, 0.5 (0.4-0.7), and 11.8 (11.2-12.5), respectively. The OHIP-14 impacts reported were not severe and mostly affected physical functioning. Levels of education, income, and number of functional teeth (FT) were inversely associated and last dental visit within the previous year was positively associated with prevalence, extent, and severity of OHIP-14. The prevalence of 1 or more oral health impacts was nearly 13% among rural middle-aged adults in India. Conclusions: Low socioeconomic conditions, dental visits, and FT ≤19 were positively associated with prevalence, extent, and severity of oral health impacts. Knowledge Transfer Statement: This article provides data regarding OHRQoL of people in rural areas of a developing country. The study was intended to determine the factors associated with OHRQoL in rural people who are less educated and living in areas with minimal oral health care facilities. The findings of this study could potentially facilitate further research and health promotional activities for rural people of developing countries.

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