'We are all scared for the baby': promoting access to dental services for refugee background women during pregnancy

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Elisha RiggsNicky Kilpatrick

Abstract

Vulnerable populations such as people with refugee backgrounds are at increased risk of poor oral health. Given that maternal characteristics play a significant role in the development of dental caries in children, antenatal care offers an opportunity to both provide information to women about the importance of maternal oral health and accessing dental care. Although pregnant women are recognised for 'priority' care under Victorian state-government policy, rarely do they attend. This study aims to describe Afghan and Sri Lankan women's knowledge and beliefs surrounding maternal oral health, barriers to accessing dental care during pregnancy, and to present the perspectives of maternity and dental service providers in relation to dental care for pregnant women. One agency comprising both dental and maternity services formed the setting for the study. Using participatory methods that included working with bicultural community workers, focus groups were conducted with Afghan and Sri Lankan refugee background participants. Focus groups were also completed with midwives and dental service staff. Thematic analysis was applied to analyse the qualitative data. Four community focus groups were conducted with a total of 14 Afghan women, ...Continue Reading

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Apr 17, 2018·Australian Dental Journal·Shao Yin Madeleine LimNicky Kilpatrick
Nov 21, 2019·The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews·Elisha RiggsJudith C Gomersall
Jul 26, 2019·International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health·Pearl Pei LiuMay Chun Mei Wong
Jul 28, 2019·British Dental Journal·Sarab El-YousfiZoe Marshman
Jul 8, 2016·Oral Diseases·E RiggsN Kilpatrick
May 28, 2021·BMC Health Services Research·Nesreen A SalimSamiha Sartawi

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