Summary
This cross-sectional survey of migrants and refugees across 10 European countries examined dental health determinants and healthcare access barriers. Approximately half the sample reported poor dental condition, with 22% having never visited a dentist. The study found that higher education, better mental and general health, legal immigration status, and female gender were associated with improved dental health outcomes, whilst age and experiences of discrimination correlated with poorer dental conditions.
UK applicability
Findings are likely relevant to UK migrant and refugee populations facing similar healthcare access barriers and discrimination. However, differences in the UK's National Health Service structure, dental care eligibility policies for migrants, and demographic composition of migrant communities may necessitate country-specific research to validate these associations in the UK context.
Key measures
Self-perceived dental health status; prevalence of caries; last visit to dentist; anticipated access to dental health services; daily teeth-brushing frequency; quality of life scores; general and mental health scores; discrimination experiences; legal immigration status; educational level; age; gender; presence of children
Outcomes reported
The study measured self-perceived dental health, prevalence of dental caries, frequency of dental visits, and anticipated access to dental services among migrant and refugee populations. It examined associations between dental health outcomes and factors including mental health status, legal immigration status, discrimination experiences, education level, and demographic characteristics.
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