ArticleBritish dental journal2022
Factors affecting oral health care for asylum seekers and refugees in England: a qualitative study of key stakeholders' perspectives and experiences.
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- A Systematic Review of the Facilitators and Challenges as Perceived by Dental Service Providers in the Provision of Oral Healthcare for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Populations.Community dentistry and oral epidemiology · 2026Pooled it
- Canadian immigrants' oral health and oral health care providers' cultural competence capacity.Canadian journal of dental hygiene : CJDH = Journal canadien de l'hygiene dentaire : JCHD · 2024Pooled it
- Mapping the barriers and facilitators of oral healthcare access for vulnerable migrants across high-income countries: a scoping review.BDJ open · 2026Review
- Exploring healthcare priorities, barriers, access and experiences of a family-centred approach among families seeking asylum in North London.BMJ public health · 2025Article
- Newcomers' perceptions of their experiences with oral health care in Canada and the United States.Canadian journal of dental hygiene : CJDH = Journal canadien de l'hygiene dentaire : JCHD · 2024Review
- Double burden of vulnerability for refugees: conceptualization and policy solutions for financial protection in Iran using systems thinking approach.Health research policy and systems · 2023Article
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Abstract
Aims To investigate factors influencing oral health behaviours and access to dental services for asylum seekers and refugees (ASRs).Methods A qualitative research study using purposeful sampling was undertaken in South West England. Online semi-structured interviews with stakeholders working with or supporting ASRs were analysed through reflexive thematic analysis.Results Twelve participants providing support to ASRs in various capacities participated. Two interviewees had lived experience of forced displacement and the UK asylum process. Key themes into what hinders ASRs' oral health care were: prioritising safety and survival; variations in cultural norms and practice; lack of knowledge about dental care; financial hardship and affordability of care; a gulf of understanding of what dental care would be like and experiences of it; and structures of dental services that leave vulnerable groups behind. Opportunities for improving oral health care were: accessible oral health education; partnership working and creating supportive environments; translation; providing culturally sensitive and person-centred care; and incorporating ASRs' views into service design.Conclusions Several factors affect to what extent ASRs can and are willing to engage with oral health care. Co-developing accessible and relevant prevention programmes and ensuring equitable access to dental services for ASRs is important. Future research should explore ASRs' views and experiences of dental care and explore informed suggestions on how to optimise oral health promotion and provision of care.
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