Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health
Volume 16, Issue 1, 2014, Pages 111-118

Ethnicity and self-perceived oral health in Colombia: A cross-sectional Analysis (Article)

Agudelo-Suárez A.A.* , Martínez-Herrera E. , Posada-López A. , Sánchez-Patiño D. , Viñas-Sarmiento Y.
  • a Department of Basic Studies, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Antioquia, Medellin, Colombia
  • b National School of Public Health, University of Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia
  • c Department of Basic Studies, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Antioquia, Medellin, Colombia
  • d Department of Basic Studies, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Antioquia, Medellin, Colombia
  • e Department of Basic Studies, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Antioquia, Medellin, Colombia

Abstract

To estimate the association between self-perceived oral health indicators and ethnic origin in Colombia, a cross-sectional study (Information from the 2007 National Public Health Survey) was conducted. Variables: belonging to an ethnic group (Exposure); oral health indicators (Outcomes); sex, age, education and self-rated health (control). Analyses were carried out separately for men (M) and women (W). The association between the exposure variable and the outcomes was estimated by means of adjusted odds ratio (OR) with confidence intervals (95 % CI) using logistic regression. Men were more likely to report gum bleeding (aOR 1.78; 95 % CI 1.44-2.23) and dental caries (aOR 1.69; 95 % CI 1.42-2.02), while women were more likely to report unmet dental needs (aOR 1.43; 95 % CI 1.27-1.49) and dental caries (aOR 1.34; 95 % CI 1.22-1.47). Indigenous and Palenquero were more likely to report most of the indicators analyzed. Minority ethnic groups in Colombia were at risk to report oral health problems. © 2013 Springer Science+Business Media New York.

Author Keywords

Oral health inequalities Colombia Health surveys Ethnicity

Index Keywords

Ethnic Groups Interviews as Topic male statistics and numerical data ethnic group female Colombia Humans cross-sectional study self concept Oral Health ethnology health Cross-Sectional Studies interview human adult middle aged
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DOI: 10.1007/s10903-013-9844-2
ISSN: 15571912
Cited by: 3
Original Language: English