Using a Social Network Approach to Characterize Oral Health Behavior Social Support Among Mexican-Origin Young Adults
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Mexican-origin young adults receive social support for oral health behaviors from family, health providers, and friends. This study validates the Oral Health Behavior Social Support Scales (OHBSS) using social network data.
Area Of Science
- Social Network Analysis
- Oral Health Promotion
- Health Behavior Research
Background
- Understanding social support networks is crucial for promoting health behaviors among young adults.
- Previous research has not fully characterized social support sources for oral health within the Mexican-origin adult population.
- The Oral Health Behavior Social Support Scales (OHBSS) require further validation.
Purpose Of The Study
- To identify perceived social support sources for oral health behaviors in Mexican-origin young adults.
- To provide additional validity evidence for the Oral Health Behavior Social Support Scales (OHBSS) using a social network approach.
Main Methods
- A social network approach was employed, gathering data from 62 Mexican-origin adults aged 21-40.
- Data were collected via Zoom interviews between April and September 2022.
- Participants reported perceived social support for toothbrushing, flossing, and dental care from family, health providers, and friends.
Main Results
- Consistent patterns of social support were observed across all three oral health behaviors.
- Evidence for convergent and discriminant validity of the OHBSS scales was established using social network measures.
- Family, health providers, and friends were identified as key sources of social support.
Conclusions
- Social support networks play a significant role in influencing oral health behaviors among Mexican-origin young adults.
- The OHBSS scales demonstrate validity and reliability for assessing social support in this population.
- Findings have implications for designing targeted interventions to improve oral health behaviors.
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