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Showing 1 to 6 of 6 for “"Oral Health Literacy"”.
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Does an oral health education program increase oral health literacy and access to dental care in a refugee population?
<p>"Purpose: To assess oral health literacy (OHL) of refugees in St. Louis, Missouri and evaluate the effect of an oral health education program on OHL and oral health perceptions. Methods: The three-phase non-experimental quantitative research included a group of 52 refugees : implementation of an …
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Addressing the Role of Health Literacy in Social Science: The Revision and Validation of the Perceived Oral Health Literacy Scale
… to develop a valid and reliable measurement of health literacy appropriate for use in social science. The second purpose was to determine whether health literacy is a skill set that can be increased through the intervention efforts of communication studies scholars. These purposes were addressed …
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Perceptions of the Role of the Oral Healthcare Providers in HPV-related Oral Cancer Education and Advocacy for the HPV Vaccine
Oral health is a vital component of overall health. If the United States continues to exclude oral healthcare from overall healthcare, negative consequences will persist in individuals, families, and communities. The increasing prevalence of human papillomavirus (HPV) infections and subsequent …
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Influence of Parents on Children's Oral Health // Влияние на родителите върху детското орално здраве
… children as a model of behaviour and a source of health knowledge through the parent-child relationship. A number of scientific studies in the fields of medicine, dentistry, social sciences and education have proven the importance of parents in children's health education. The dissertation aims to …
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A Conceptual Framework for Improving the Oral Health of Children with Disabilities
… A Conceptual Framework for Improving the Oral Health of Children with Disabilities<br/>Shiamaa Shihab Al-Mashhadani<br/>Introduction:<br/>The effect of good oral health contributes to improving general health, well-being, and quality of life. Children with disabilities are more likely to …