Hmong Adults Self-Rated Oral Health: A Pilot Study

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Christopher Okunseri
Marcie Yang
Cesar Gonzalez
Warren LeMay
Anthony M. Iacopino
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[1] Marquette University School of Dentistry,Department of Clinical Services, Room 356
[2] Marquette University School of Dentistry,Department of Developmental Sciences
[3] State of Wisconsin,Department of Health & Family Services
[4] Marquette University School of Dentistry,Department of General Dental Sciences
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Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health | 2008年 / 10卷
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Self-rated oral health; Self-rated general health; Adults; Dental visits; Hmong;
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Since 1975, the Hmong refugee population in the U.S. has increased over 200%. However, little is known about their dental needs or self-rated oral health (SROH). The study aims were to: (1) describe the SROH, self-rated general health (SRGH), and use of dental/physician services; and (2) identify the factors associated with SROH among Hmong adults. A cross-sectional study design with locating sampling methodology was used. Oral health questionnaire was administered to assess SROH and SRGH, past dental and physician visits, and language preference. One hundred twenty adults aged 18–50+ were recruited and 118 had useable information. Of these, 49% rated their oral health as poor/fair and 30% rated their general health as poor/fair. Thirty-nine percent reported that they did not have a regular source of dental care, 46% rated their access to dental care as poor/fair, 43% visited a dentist and 66% visited a physician within the past 12 months. Bivariate analyses demonstrated that access to dental care, past dental visits, age and SRGH were significantly associated with SROH (P < 0.05). Multivariate analyses demonstrated a strong association between access to dental care and good/excellent SROH. About half of Hmong adults rated their oral health and access to dental care as poor. Dental insurance, access to dental care, past preventive dental/physician visits and SRGH were associated with SROH.
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