Transforming public health dentistry: Exploring the digital foothold for improved oral healthcare

Srivastava, Rangoli; Tangade, Pradeep; Priyadarshi, Surbhi

doi:10.18231/j.idjsr.2023.013

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“…Analysis of Twitter data to monitor public sentiment and behaviors related to vaccination uptake during flu seasons (Singh, et al, 2020;Yeung, 2018).. Electronic Health Record Analysis for Healthcare Resource Allocation in India. Leveraging electronic health records to identify high-risk populations and optimize healthcare resource allocation in underserved regions (Srivastava, et al, 2023;Rafi, 2022; Jeyaraj, and Narayanan, 2020).…”

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Leveraging big data and analytics for enhanced public health decision-making: A global review

Adekunle Oyeyemi Adenyi,

Chioma Anthonia Okolo,

Tolulope Olorunsogo

et al. 2024

GSC Adv. Res. Rev.

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In recent years, the proliferation of big data and analytics technologies has revolutionized various sectors, including public health. This review presents a comprehensive review of how leveraging big data and analytics has enhanced public health decision-making on a global scale. The review encompasses diverse applications, methodologies, challenges, and opportunities within this burgeoning field. Big data analytics in public health encompasses the collection, processing, and analysis of vast datasets from heterogeneous sources, including electronic health records, social media, wearable devices, and environmental sensors. These data sources offer valuable insights into disease patterns, risk factors, healthcare utilization, and population health trends. By applying advanced analytical techniques such as machine learning, predictive modeling, and data visualization, public health officials can extract actionable intelligence to inform decision-making processes. Several case studies highlight the efficacy of big data analytics in various public health domains. For instance, predictive modeling techniques have been utilized to forecast disease outbreaks, enabling timely resource allocation and intervention planning. Social media mining has facilitated real-time surveillance of public sentiment and health-related behaviors, aiding in targeted health promotion campaigns. Additionally, electronic health record analysis has facilitated personalized medicine initiatives and improved patient outcomes. Despite the significant potential of big data analytics in public health, several challenges exist. These include data privacy concerns, data quality issues, interoperability barriers, and the digital divide. Furthermore, ethical considerations regarding consent, transparency, and equity must be carefully addressed to mitigate potential biases and ensure responsible data usage. Looking ahead, the future of leveraging big data and analytics for public health decision-making appears promising. Advancements in data integration, interoperability standards, and artificial intelligence hold immense potential for improving the accuracy, timeliness, and relevance of public health interventions. Collaborative efforts between governments, academia, industry, and civil society are essential to harness the full potential of big data analytics in safeguarding population health and promoting well-being on a global scale.

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Leveraging big data and analytics for enhanced public health decision-making: A global review

Adekunle Oyeyemi Adenyi,

Chioma Anthonia Okolo,

Tolulope Olorunsogo

et al. 2024

GSC Adv. Res. Rev.

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“…Supported by existing evidence on the prevalence of oral health problems in Sri Lanka [33][34][35], and given the influence of social media on health behaviours, the promotion of oral health via social media platforms may be considered as an important method, and its use seems to be a way forward [36,37]. Apart from that, real time engagement and feedback from dental professionals on oral health information on social media platforms, bridging information gaps on oral health and formulating effective future strategies in prevention of oral diseases have been very successful [38,39]. Therefore, it is justifiable to conduct a study to investigate the use of social media on accessing health information with special emphasis to oral health promotion among Sri Lankan adults who are the predominant users of social media in the country.…”

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Assessment of patterns and related factors in using social media platforms to access health and oral health information among Sri Lankan adults, with special emphasis on promoting oral health awareness

Jayasinghe,

Kanmodi,

Jayasinghe

et al. 2024

BMC Public Health

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Background Social media has evolved beyond its conventional purpose of communication and information sharing to become a potent tool for disseminating health and oral health awareness. This study seeks to assess the patterns and related factors of using social media platforms to access health and oral health information among Sri Lankan adults, with special emphasis to promotion of oral health awareness. Methods In March 2023, individuals aged ≥ 18 years residing in Sri Lanka, who are users of social media participated in this electronic questionnaire-based survey. Statistical analyses of the collected data were done using the SPSS version 21 software, with a p-value of < 0.05 set to determine the level of statistical significance. Results A total of 421 persons participated in this survey. Majority (68.4%) belonged to the age category of 18 to 30 years, and 55.5% were females. WhatsApp (96.8%) was the most frequently used social media platform across all age groups and both genders. Statistically significant differences were identified between genders in the usage of Telegram, Twitter, and Viber within the 18–30 years age category, with a higher percentage of males using these platforms (p ≤ 0.05). Similar significant differences were observed in the 31–40 years age group for WhatsApp and Telegram (p ≤ 0.05). Among 95.4% of online health information seekers, YouTube (74.9%) was the most popular platform. One-quarter of the respondents preferred social media platforms, and 22.3% preferred websites for obtaining oral health information. Furthermore, 74.9% had positive opinions on obtaining oral health information via social media, while only 17% reported pleasant experiences with social media platforms for oral health promotion. In assessing the reliability of oral health information on social media, 48% relied on the quality of the information. The most preferred source of oral health information was short videos from professionals (43.1%). Additionally, 69.5% reported changes in their oral health behaviours after accessing information through social media. Conclusion Social media is a viable platform for promoting public oral health awareness in Sri Lankan; hence, workable strategies need to be employed, to further ensure its effective and wider use in a culturally and socioeconomically diverse country like Sri Lanka.

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Advancing SDG 9 through digital technologies in dentistry

Dorri,

Mehrabanian

2023

Br Dent J

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Transforming public health dentistry: Exploring the digital foothold for improved oral healthcare

Cited by 8 publications

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Leveraging big data and analytics for enhanced public health decision-making: A global review

Leveraging big data and analytics for enhanced public health decision-making: A global review

Assessment of patterns and related factors in using social media platforms to access health and oral health information among Sri Lankan adults, with special emphasis on promoting oral health awareness

Advancing SDG 9 through digital technologies in dentistry

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