Factors Associated With Dental Caries: Differential Experiences Among Incarcerated Individuals in Scotland.
J Correct Health Care
; 28(5): 301-307, 2022 10.
Article
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| ID: mdl-36178976
ABSTRACT
Incarcerated individuals experience poorer health, including dental health, when compared with the general population. Although interventions that target multiple determinants of health are more effective, there are limited investigations of the determinants of dental health, and how these differ, among incarcerated individuals. This article describes a secondary data analysis to investigate caries (dental decay) experience and associated risk indicators from a survey of females, adult males, and young males incarcerated in Scotland. Substance misuse significantly explained caries risk for adults, and tailored interventions are warranted to address smoking and dental attitudes among females, and for adult males housing support alongside oral health education are indicated.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Prisioneiros
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Cárie Dentária
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Correct Health Care
Assunto da revista:
SAUDE PUBLICA
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SERVICOS DE SAUDE
Ano de publicação:
2022
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Reino Unido