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Health and oral health literacy: A comprehensive literature review from theory to practice.
Alzahrani, Ahmed Y; El Meligy, Omar; Bahdila, Dania; Aljawi, Rabab; Bamashmous, Nada O; Almushayt, Abdullah.
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  • Alzahrani AY; Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
  • El Meligy O; Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
  • Bahdila D; Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Dental Public Health, Faculty of Dentistry, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt.
  • Aljawi R; Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
  • Bamashmous NO; Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
  • Almushayt A; Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Int J Paediatr Dent ; 2024 Aug 03.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39096054
ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND:

Health literacy (HL) refers to an individual's ability to access, understand, and apply health information to make informed decisions about their health. On the contrary, oral health literacy (OHL) focuses on an individual's ability to understand and utilize oral health information to maintain good oral health.

AIM:

This study presents a comprehensive literature review that explores the theoretical foundations and practical applications of HL and OHL.

DESIGN:

A comprehensive search was conducted using keywords on the following databases PubMed, Google Scholar, and Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews.

RESULTS:

The existing literature on various aspects of HL, including the most common used definitions of HL, conceptual frameworks, and consequences of limited health and OHL, was summarized. Additionally, the review discussed the significance of HL and OHL. Also, the relation between parent level of OHL and children's oral health was described. It further highlights modern approaches that have been shown in previous studies to improve the OHL of primary caregivers.

CONCLUSIONS:

Understanding the significance of HL and OHL is crucial in developing effective interventions that can address disparities and improve oral health outcomes for individuals of all backgrounds.
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: Int J Paediatr Dent Asunto de la revista: ODONTOLOGIA / PEDIATRIA Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Arabia Saudita Pais de publicación: Reino Unido
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: Int J Paediatr Dent Asunto de la revista: ODONTOLOGIA / PEDIATRIA Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Arabia Saudita Pais de publicación: Reino Unido