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Oral Health Literacy in Migrant and Ethnic Minority Populations: A Systematic Review.
- Source :
- Journal of Immigrant & Minority Health; Aug2022, Vol. 24 Issue 4, p1061-1080, 20p
- Publication Year :
- 2022
-
Abstract
- 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. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- IMMIGRANTS
ONLINE information services
CULTURE
MINORITIES
ENGLISH language
ORAL health
SYSTEMATIC reviews
COMMUNICATIVE competence
DENTAL care
ORAL diseases
RACE
HEALTH literacy
MEDICAL care use
PSYCHOSOCIAL factors
RESEARCH funding
HEALTH attitudes
HEALTH behavior
DESCRIPTIVE statistics
ETHNIC groups
MEDLINE
PREVENTIVE dentistry
HEALTH promotion
ADULTS
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 15571912
- Volume :
- 24
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Immigrant & Minority Health
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 157817293
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s10903-021-01266-9