Investigating the impact of a community-based geriatric dentistry rotation on oral health literacy and oral hygiene of older adults

Gerodontology ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
pp. 296-307 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jadwiga Hjertstedt ◽  
Stacy L. Barnes ◽  
Jennifer M. Sjostedt
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Oral Health Literacy ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Geriatric Dentistry ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals Easy to Read Health Education Material Improves Oral Health Literacy of Older Adults in Rural Community-Based Care Centers: A Quasi-Experimental Study

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. 1465
Author(s):  
Kuo-Ting Sun ◽  
Tzong-Ming Shieh ◽  
Shih-Min Hsia ◽  
Valendriyani Ningrum ◽  
Xin-Yi Lin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Rural Community ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Oral Health Literacy ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Education Material ◽  
Significant Difference

Health education increases older adults’ health knowledge and affects their health outcomes. Older adults have physical changes with aging, such as blurred vision and cognitive decline. Therefore, health education materials must be legible in their case. This study, following the “easy (EZ) to read” concept, designed oral health education material and tested the learning effectiveness of older adults in rural community-based care centers in central Taiwan. Three of the communities were provided EZ to read health education material (n = 72), while three were given general text material (n = 57) as the control group. We collected pre-test and post-test scores using the Mandarin version of the oral health literacy adult questionnaire (MOHL-AQ). The demographic background of the EZ to read and general text groups showed no significant difference (p > 0.05). Analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) showed that the EZ to read material significantly improved total scores of oral health literacy (p < 0.001). The chi-square test showed a significant improvement in oral health literacy levels (p < 0.001). We suggest applying EZ to read concepts to widen the field of older adult education and to reduce illegibility-induced health knowledge disparities.

The impact of oral health literacy and family cohesion on dental caries in early adolescence

2020 ◽  
Vol 48 (3) ◽  
pp. 232-239 ◽  
Author(s):  
Érick Tássio Barbosa Neves ◽  
Laio da Costa Dutra ◽  
Monalisa Cesarino Gomes ◽  
Saul Martins Paiva ◽  
Mauro Henrique Nogueira Guimarães Abreu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Early Adolescence ◽  
Family Cohesion ◽  
Oral Health Literacy ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals The Relationship between Periodontitis and Oral Health Literacy among the Older People in Thailand

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. 103
Author(s):  
Panat Piyakhunakorn ◽  
Nithimar Sermsuti-anuwat
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Older Individuals ◽  
Oral Health Literacy ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Relationship

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the relationship between periodontitis and oral health literacy among the older population in Thailand. MATERIAL &amp; METHODS: This cross-sectional study was performed between July 1 and September 30, 2020, in Panare district, Pattani province, Thailand. The inclusion criteria were older individuals more than 60 years of age who had at least six remaining teeth. Information on sociodemographic characteristics and oral health-related behaviors were collected using a self-reported questionnaire. Oral health literacy was categorized using the Thai version of the Health Literacy in Dentistry scale (HeLD‐Th). A trained examiner performed clinical periodontal examinations. The data were analyzed using the Mann-Whitney U test, Fisher&#39;s exact test, and binary logistic regression analysis. RESULTS: A total of 216 independently living older adults participated and completed the study protocol. The initial analyses indicated significant associations between severe periodontitis and low oral health literacy (p = 0.029) and insufficient toothbrushing duration (p &lt; 0.001). However, in multivariate analysis, only toothbrushing duration showed significant association (p = 0.003). CONCLUSIONS: Oral health literacy interventions and oral hygiene practices for improving periodontal health status among the Thai older adults are necessary.

scholarly journals The impact of oral health literacy on periodontal health status

2012 ◽  
Vol 74 (1) ◽  
pp. 80-87 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meggan M. H. Wehmeyer ◽  
Caleb L. Corwin ◽  
Janet M. Guthmiller ◽  
Jessica Y. Lee
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Oral Health Literacy ◽  
Periodontal Health ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals The Associations between Oral Health Literacy and Oral Health-Related Behaviours among Community-Dwelling Older People in Thailand

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Panat Piyakhunakorn ◽  
Nithimar Sermsuti-anuwat
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Oral Health Literacy ◽  
District Health ◽  
Oral Health Promotion ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Education Levels ◽  
Community Dwelling Older Adults

OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to investigate the associations between oral health literacy and oral health behaviours among community-dwelling older adults in Thailand. MATERIAL &amp; METHODS: This community-based cross-sectional study was conducted at the District Health Promoting Hospitals (DHPH), Panarae district, Pattani province, Thailand, between 1-30 June 2020. A total of 271 community-dwelling older adults participated in the study. The inclusion criteria were independent living elderly who were 60 years or over and had at least one remaining tooth. Those who had a communication problem, severe chronic diseases, or disabilities were excluded. Data were collected by questionnaire interviewing. Binary logistic regression was analyzed. RESULTS: In the final model of regression analyses, older age (OR = 1.810, p = 0.035), limited education levels (OR = 2.113, p = 0.027), and participants who had the frequency of tooth brushing less than two times per day (OR = 1.905, p = 0.047) were statistically significant predictors of lower oral health literacy levels. CONCLUSIONS: The findings confirmed the strong associations between OHL and age, education levels, including the frequency of toothbrushing in the participants. This evidence indicates that an appropriate education program about oral health promotion probably induce adequate oral health literacy among the older population.

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.

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