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Understanding health behavior and perceptions.

Kathryn A Atchison1, Linda Fagan Dubin

  • 1School of Dentistry, University of California at Los Angeles, Box 951668, 10833 Le Conte Avenue, 53-038 CHS Los Angeles, CA 90095-1668, USA. kathya@dent.ucla.edu

Dental Clinics of North America
|January 10, 2003
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Oral health is influenced by personal factors, environment, and access to care, with disparities noted across racial and ethnic groups. Understanding these influences is key to improving oral health outcomes for all populations.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Health Disparities
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Oral health is intrinsically linked to general health, influenced by a complex interplay of individual, environmental, and societal factors.
  • Significant disparities in oral health status exist among different racial and ethnic groups, reflecting broader inequities.
  • Environmental factors, including socioeconomic and cultural contexts, play a crucial role in shaping oral health outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a conceptual model detailing the multifaceted influences on oral health behaviors and perceptions.
  • To highlight the importance of considering individual characteristics, environmental factors, and access to care in understanding oral health disparities.
  • To provide a framework for addressing oral health inequities in minority and diverse populations.

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Main Methods:

  • Conceptual modeling approach.
  • Review of literature on oral health determinants and health disparities.
  • Synthesis of factors influencing behaviors and perceptions related to oral health.

Main Results:

  • Identified key determinants of oral health including personal characteristics, behaviors, perceptions, and environmental influences.
  • Highlighted the variability in environmental responses among different populations.
  • Emphasized the critical role of access to care and patient-provider interactions.

Conclusions:

  • A comprehensive understanding of oral health requires considering a dynamic interplay of individual and environmental factors.
  • Addressing disparities necessitates a focus on improving access to care and enhancing patient-provider interactions.
  • The conceptual model offers a framework for future research and interventions aimed at promoting oral health equity.