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ArticleBMC oral health2025

Evaluation of the psychometric properties of the Oral Health Behavior Social Support (OHBSS) Scales in English and Spanish for Mexican-origin young adults.

Tracy L Finlayson, Cristian Garcia-Alcaraz, Vanessa L Malcarne, Mark Ryder, Guadalupe X Ayala, Lourdes S Martinez, Melody K Schiaffino, Kristin S Hoeft, Stuart A Gansky, Erin Dougherty and 3 more

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Tracy L FinlaysonSchool of Public Health, San Diego State University, 5500 Campanile Drive, San Diego, CA, 92182-4162, USA. tfinlays@sdsu.edu.
Cristian Garcia-AlcarazSan Diego State University, University of California San Diego Joint Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology, 5500 Campanile Drive, San Diego, CA, 92182, USA.
Vanessa L MalcarneSan Diego State University, University of California San Diego Joint Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology, 5500 Campanile Drive, San Diego, CA, 92182, USA.
Mark RyderSchool of Dentistry, University of California San Francisco, 707 Parnassus, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA.
Guadalupe X AyalaSchool of Public Health, San Diego State University, 5500 Campanile Drive, San Diego, CA, 92182-4162, USA.
Lourdes S MartinezSchool of Communication, San Diego State University, 5500 Campanile Drive, San Diego, CA, 92182, USA.
Melody K SchiaffinoSchool of Medicine, University of California San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, Mail Code 0602, La Jolla, CA, 92093-0602, USA.
Kristin S HoeftSchool of Dentistry, University of California San Francisco, 707 Parnassus, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA.
Stuart A GanskySchool of Dentistry, University of California San Francisco, 707 Parnassus, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA.
Erin DoughertyEl Rio Health, P.O. Box 1231, Tuscon, AZ, 85702, USA.
Nannette StammVista Community Clinic, 1000 Vale Terrace Dr, Vista, CA, 92084, USA.
Brian ShueInnercare, 900 Main St, Brawley, CA, 92227, USA.
Gerardo MaupoméRichard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health, Indiana University, 1050 Wishard Blvd, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, USA.

Funding

COORDINATING CENTER TO HELP ELIMINATE/REDUCE ORAL HEALTH INEQUALITIES IN CHILDRENU01DE025507 · NIDCR · UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO · PI GANSKY, STUART A · 2015 to 2020
$11.9M
Building Capacity and Infrastructure for Population Health and Health Disparities Research at San Diego State UniversityS21MD010690 · NIMHD · SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY · PI AYALA, GUADALUPE X, CASTILLO, JOSE E · 2016 to 2020
$10.0M
Developing an Oral Health Behavior Social Support Scale for Mexican-origin AdultsR01DE026742 · NIDCR · SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY · PI FINLAYSON, TRACY LEE · 2017 to 2020
$2.9M
Improving age-related risk assessment and documentation for diverse older adults with cancerK01AG068592 · NIA · UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO · PI Melody K Schiaffino · 2022 to 2026
$673k
NIA NIH HHS K01 AG068592NIDCR NIH HHS 3R01DE026742-04S1NIDCR NIH HHS R01 DE026742NIDCR NIH HHS U01 DE025507NIMHD NIH HHS L32 MD013114NIMHD NIH HHS S21 MD010690
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Abstract

backgroundValid, reliable measures of psychosocial constructs are needed in oral health research. This study quantitatively evaluated the psychometric properties of nine new Oral Health Behavior Social Support (OHBSS) scales, which measured support for three oral health behaviors (brushing, flossing, dental care), queried for each of three sources (family, health providers, others/friends).

methodsYoung Mexican-origin adults in the southwestern United States-Mexico border region completed an online survey, in English or Spanish (N = 502). Survey items included: OHBSS scales, general social support scales, oral health behaviors, self-rated oral health status, dental anxiety, acculturation and socio-demographics. Subsample 1 participants also completed a dental exam (N = 41). Subsample 2 participants also completed a repeat OHBSS survey two-to-six weeks later (N = 56). Psychometric properties were tabulated, overall and by language preference (English or Spanish). Convergent and divergent validity were evaluated via correlations between the dental-specific OHBSS social support scales, scores from three validated general social support scales, and scales expected to be largely unrelated (acculturation, dental anxiety). Correlations examined predictive validity between the OHBSS scales and oral health behaviors, and self-reported and clinical outcomes. Test-retest reliability was assessed via intraclass correlation coefficients in Subsample 2.

resultsOf 502 participants, 60% preferred speaking English, 37% were single, and 21% were male. OHBSS scores indicated that health providers then family provided the most support for all three oral health behaviors, while others/friends did not provide much support. Spanish speakers tended to have higher OHBSS scores than English speakers. Correlations followed expected patterns and supported convergent and divergent validity, in the full sample and across languages. OHBSS scales exhibited many significant weak-moderate positive correlations (r = 0.10-0.38) with general social support scales. Few (11/108) significant correlations (< -0.16) were observed between OHBSS scales, acculturation, and dental anxiety. OHBSS scales exhibited some significant weak-moderate positive correlations with oral health-promoting behaviors. OHBSS scales were not associated with clinical outcomes. OHBSS scales exhibited good test-retest reliability overall and in Spanish.

conclusionPsychometric properties for the OHBSS scales were acceptable in both English and Spanish versions. The scales are valid and reliable tools for assessing social support for oral health-promoting behaviors from family, health providers, and others/friends.

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Health BehaviorMexican AmericansOral HealthSocial SupportAcculturationAdolescentAdultDental AnxietyDental CareFamilyFemaleFriendsHealth StatusHumansLanguageMaleDental cariesDental utilizationFlossingMexican–AmericanOral healthPeriodontal diseasePsychometric propertiesSocial supportToothbrushing

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PMCPMC11987366

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