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A Multilingual Digital Microlearning Intervention for Oral Health in Refugee Shelters: Randomized Controlled Trial.

Maxi Katharina Müller1, Fabian Schulz2, George Jogho3,4

  • 1Faculty of Medicine, Department of Operative Dentistry and Periodontology, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany, Freiburg, Germany.

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|June 15, 2026
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Summary

A digital oral hygiene video improved plaque control in refugee shelters. This brief, multilingual intervention also increased toothbrushing frequency, offering a scalable solution for vulnerable populations.

Keywords:
digital healthhealth equityhealth literacymicrolearningoral health literacyrandomized controlled trialrefugees

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Digital Health Interventions
  • Oral Health Research

Background:

  • Refugee populations face significant language and access barriers to essential preventive oral health information.
  • Digital interventions delivered in multilingual formats show promise for overcoming these barriers in shelter environments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a multilingual digital microlearning video in improving plaque control among adults in refugee shelters.
  • To assess the impact of the intervention on self-reported oral health behaviors and literacy-related cognitions.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized controlled trial involving 86 adults in two German refugee shelters.
  • Participants were assigned to receive a 4-minute oral hygiene video or delayed access (control).
  • Clinical plaque and gingival indices were measured at baseline and 2-month follow-up; secondary outcomes included questionnaires.

Main Results:

  • The intervention group showed a significantly greater reduction in plaque index compared to the control group (P=.002).
  • Toothbrushing frequency significantly increased in the intervention group.
  • Gingival index improvements were observed in both groups but were not statistically different; other literacy outcomes showed minimal changes.

Conclusions:

  • Brief, multilingual digital microlearning effectively improved plaque control and toothbrushing frequency in refugee shelter residents.
  • The intervention's impact on broader oral health literacy was limited, warranting cautious interpretation.
  • Future research should include larger trials with longer follow-up and blinded assessments.