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Published in: BMC Oral Health 1/2010

Open Access 01-12-2010 | Research article

Associations between Indigenous Australian oral health literacy and self-reported oral health outcomes

Authors: Eleanor J Parker, Lisa M Jamieson

Published in: BMC Oral Health | Issue 1/2010

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Abstract

Objectives

To determine oral health literacy (REALD-30) and oral health literacy-related outcome associations, and to calculate if oral health literacy-related outcomes are risk indicators for poor self-reported oral health among rural-dwelling Indigenous Australians.

Methods

468 participants (aged 17-72 years, 63% female) completed a self-report questionnaire. REALD-30 and oral health literacy-related outcome associations were determined through bivariate analysis. Multivariate modelling was used to calculate risk indicators for poor self-reported oral health.

Results

REALD-30 scores were lower among those who believed teeth should be infrequently brushed, believed cordial was good for teeth, did not own a toothbrush or owned a toothbrush but brushed irregularly. Tooth removal risk indicators included being older, problem-based dental attendance and believing cordial was good for teeth. Poor self-rated oral health risk indicators included being older, healthcare card ownership, difficulty paying dental bills, problem-based dental attendance, believing teeth should be brushed infrequently and irregular brushing. Perceived need for dental care risk indicators included being female and problem-based dental attendance. Perceived gum disease risk indicators included being older and irregular brushing. Feeling uncomfortable about oro-facial appearance risk indicators included problem-based dental attendance and irregular brushing. Food avoidance risk indicators were being female, difficulty paying dental bills, problem-based dental attendance and irregular brushing. Poor oral health-related quality of life risk indicators included difficulty paying dental bills and problem-based dental attendance.

Conclusions

REALD-30 was significantly associated with oral health literacy-related outcomes. Oral health literacy-related outcomes were risk indicators for each of the poor self-reported oral health domains among this marginalised population.
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Metadata
Title
Associations between Indigenous Australian oral health literacy and self-reported oral health outcomes
Authors
Eleanor J Parker
Lisa M Jamieson
Publication date
01-12-2010
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
BMC Oral Health / Issue 1/2010
Electronic ISSN: 1472-6831
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1472-6831-10-3

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