American Journal of Public Health
Volume 107, 2017, Pages S94-S96

Oral health care receipt and self-rated oral health for diverse Asian American Subgroups in New York City (Article)

Jung M. , Kwon S.C. , Trinh-Shevrin C. , Yi S.S.* , Edens N. , Northridge M.E.
  • a Department of Epidemiology, Johns Hopkins University, School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, United States
  • b Department of Population Health, New York University, 550 First Ave, New York, NY 10016, United States
  • c Department of Population Health, New York University, 550 First Ave, New York, NY 10016, United States
  • d Department of Population Health, New York University, 550 First Ave, New York, NY 10016, United States
  • e Common Threads, Austin, TX, United States
  • f Department of Epidemiology and Health Promotion, New York University, College of Dentistry, New York, NY, United States

Abstract

Objectives. To identify determinants of receipt of annual oral health examinations and self-rated oral health among diverse Asian American subgroups. Methods. We used data from the Community Health Resources and Needs Assessment, a community-based survey of Asian American immigrant adults conducted in the New York City metropolitan region from 2013 to 2016 (n = 1288). We used multivariable logistic regression models to assess determinants of oral health care receipt and selfrated oral health. Results. Failure to receive an annual oral health examination was common in this sample (41.5%) and was more frequent for participants who were younger and male and those who had poorer English fluency and lower educational attainment. Not having dental insurance versus having private dental insurance resulted in 2 to 3 times the odds of nonreceipt of oral health care and poor self-rated oral health. Conclusions. Nonreceipt of annual oral health examinations and poor self-rated oral health were common across Asian American subgroups. Facilitating dental insurance sign-up and providing in-language services may improve oral health care access and ultimately oral health among Asian American immigrants.

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New Jersey Needs Assessment immigrant Oral Health logistic regression analysis economics insurance health insurance human sex difference Self Report middle aged statistics and numerical data tooth Aged language dental procedure Cross-Sectional Studies health Surveys and Questionnaires Dental Care cross-sectional study Humans New York Adolescent model Asian Americans male Asian American female questionnaire major clinical study adult New York City age Sex Factors Age Factors utilization mental capacity Insurance, Dental public health
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DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2017.303661
ISSN: 00900036
Cited by: 9
Original Language: English