BACKGROUND
An asymmetrical oral disease burden is endured by certain population subgroups, particularly children and adolescents. Reducing oral health disparities requires understanding multiple oral health perspectives, including those of adolescents. This qualitative study explores oral health perceptions and dental care behaviors among rural adolescents.
METHODS
Semistructured individual interviews with 100 rural, minority, low socioeconomic status adolescents revealed their current perceptions of oral health and dental care access. Respondents age ranged from 12 to 18 years. The sample was 80% black and 52% male.
RESULTS
Perceived threat from dental disease was low. Adolescents perceived regular brushing and flossing as superseding the need for preventive care. Esthetic reasons were most often cited as reasons to seek dental care. Difficulties accessing dental care include finances, transportation, fear, issues with Medicaid coverage and parental responsibility. In general, adolescents and their parents are in need of information regarding the importance of preventive dental care.
CONCLUSIONS
Findings illuminate barriers to dental care faced by low-income rural adolescents and counter public perceptions of government-sponsored dental care programs as being “free” or without cost. The importance of improved oral health knowledge, better access to care, and school-based dental care is discussed.
(ACARP), RISKGATE ha completado tres años de conocimiento en la captura y el desarrollo del sistema. El cuerpo de conocimiento del manejo de riesgos de neumáticos, colisiones, incendios, aislamiento, estratos de suelo en las minas subterráneas, suelo en minas de cielo abierto, explosiones, explosivos en minas subterráneas, explosivos en minas de cielo abierto, trabajos manuales, resbalones/tropiezos/caídas fue lanzada en diciembre del 2012. Recientemente, el proyecto a adicionado al cuerpo de conocimiento temas relacionados a escapes de gas espontaneo, fallas en la extracción de carbón, interface entre la interacción máquina-humano, depósito de escoria, higiene ocupacional y escape de cuerpos de agua a los originales 11 tópicos. En el 2014, los planes del proyecto (pendiente a la aprobación a la fundación de ACARP) es al enfoque en problemas relacionados con salud ocupacional.
As a result of a research exploration that integrates the intersectional approach with urban studies, this book expands the debate on the notion of intersectionality—originated in feminist theories—by addressing it from the territorial scope of spontaneous settlements. Based on a case study in Cali (Colombia), this book analyzes intersectional categories that inquire not only about individuals but also about communities and their relationship with the place they inhabit as a basis to formulate and implement comprehensive habitat upgrading processes in accordance with local realities, with an emphasis on urban territorial peacebuilding. This process employs a methodological framework that combines quantitative and qualitative methods, tested through broad community participation. Memory building, intersectional mapping, community data collection using mobile devices, child and youth participation through play, and participatory design are some of the tools explored in this work focused on promoting the right to the city.
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