ArticleBMC oral health2019
Improving oral health in migrant and underserved populations: evaluation of an interactive, community-based oral health education program in Washington state.
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- Oral Health Interventions for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Children and Caregivers: A RE-AIM Systematic Review of Implementation Gaps.Community dentistry and oral epidemiology · 2026Pooled it
- Oral Health Status among Migrants from Middle- and Low-Income Countries to Europe: A Systematic Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Pooled it
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- Editorial: Oral health care for vulnerable and underserved populations.Frontiers in oral health · 2025Article
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- Access Barriers to Dental Treatment and Prevention for Turkish Migrants in Germany - A Qualitative Survey.Frontiers in public health · 2022Article
- The Outcomes of an Interventional Oral Health Program on Dental Students' Oral Hygiene.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
- The effects of oral health education regarding periodontal health on non-dental undergraduates in southwestern China-exploring the feasibility of an e-learning course for oral health promotion.BMC oral health · 2021Article
- Acceptability of a community health worker intervention to improve the oral health of older Chinese Americans: A pilot study.Gerodontology · 2021Article
- Touch for Health: Use of Pavlovian Processes with Physical Touch as a Means to Improve Menstrual Hygiene Management Initiatives, Measured by Willingness to Pay.PharmacoEconomics - open · 2020Article
- Awareness of the Benefits and Risks Related to Using Fluoridated Toothpaste Among Doctors: A Population-Based Study.Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research · 2019Article
- Community Health Worker-led Implementation of the Stanford Youth Diabetes Coaching Program in Underserved Latinx Communities.Journal of primary care & community healthArticle
- A Multicomponent Health Education Campaign Led by Community Health Workers to Increase Influenza Vaccination among Migrants and Refugees.Journal of primary care & community healthArticle
- Correlation of Oral Health Education by Community Health Workers with Changes in Oral Health Practices in Migrant Populations in Washington State.Journal of primary care & community healthArticle
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Abstract
objectivesOral health is one of the greatest unmet health needs of migrant farmworkers and many migrant workers lack basic oral health knowledge. This paper presents evaluation results for an oral health education program designed to both increase knowledge concerning oral health practices and to gain a better understanding of the knowledge, attitudes and behaviors regarding oral health among migrant workers.
methodsWe used a pre-post uncontrolled design to assess the impact of the education program on participant knowledge about oral health practices. Changes in knowledge were assessed using a paper and pencil survey given to participants before the session began (pre) and at the end of the session (post). The pre-post survey was supplemented by qualitative information in the form of participant self-reported barriers and facilitators, and figure drawings illustrating their feelings about the state of their own oral health.
resultsThere were 311 participants in 12 workshops held in 2017 throughout Washington State. There were statistically significant increases in knowledge for all of the pre/post survey questions. Questions with particularly large improvements included: the results of having a mouth infection, factors causing oral health problems, and whether children in low-income families experience more tooth decay.
conclusionsAn interactive, lay-led oral health education program can be an effective way to increase oral health knowledge in migrant populations. Recommendations for similar programs include using interactive approaches to engage participants, being open to learning and changing your own thinking, and using lay leaders for the education sessions.
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