The Persistence of Oral Health Disparities for African American Children: A Scoping Review

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Dominique H ComoSharon A Cermak

Abstract

Oral health is an important yet often neglected component of overall health, linked to heart disease, stroke, and diabetic complications. Disparities exist for many groups, including racial and ethnic minorities such as African Americans. The purpose of this study was to examine the potential factors that perpetuate oral health care disparities in African American children in the United States. A systematic search of three literature databases produced 795 articles; 23 articles were included in the final review. Articles were analyzed using a template coding approach based on the social ecological model. The review identified structural, sociocultural, and familial factors that impact the ability of African Americans to utilize oral care services, highlighting the importance of the parent/caregiver role and the patient⁻provider relationship; policy-level processes that impact access to quality care; the value of autonomy in treatment and prevention options; and the impact of sociocultural factors on food choices (e.g., food deserts, gestures of affection). In conclusion, oral health care remains an underutilized service by African American children, despite increasing access to oral care secondary to improvements in insurance c...Continue Reading

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Jan 5, 2020·Annual Review of Public Health·Mary E NorthridgeRaghbir Kaur
Aug 17, 2019·International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health·Lucía I FloríndezSharon A Cermak
Dec 5, 2020·Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology·Heather TaylorJustin Blackburn
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