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Oral health and self-perceived job readiness among socially disadvantaged and unemployed citizens.
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Acta odontologica Scandinavica [Acta Odontol Scand] 2024 Oct 15; Vol. 83, pp. 596-602. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Oct 15. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Objective: The aims of this article are (1) to evaluate the association between oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) and self-perceived job readiness and (2) to investigate changes in self-perceived job readiness following an oral health promotion intervention.<br />Materials and Methods: The first aim was elucidated in a cross-sectional design, and the second through a prospective intervention study. A survey was administered among 273 unemployed vulnerable people in Copenhagen, Denmark. Participants were randomised to either control or intervention in 2018, and follow-up was conducted 7-15 months later. The intervention entailed support for dental care. OHRQoL was measured by the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14), and self-perceived job readiness was measured using the Employability Indicator Project (BIP) questionnaire.<br />Results: The sample reported a high mean OHIP-14 score at baseline (26.9, SD 15.6) and poor OHRQoL was significantly associated with low self-perceived job readiness (rs = -0.15, p = 0.02). The control group reported better job readiness at follow-up compared to the intervention group. However, the effect sizes were small in both groups and no clear pattern was observed.<br />Conclusions: The results indicate that OHRQoL is linked to self-perceived job readiness. However, the oral health promotion applied in this study did not lead to better self-perceived job readiness. Further research is needed on the effect of oral health promotion interventions on job readiness within socially vulnerable groups.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1502-3850
- Volume :
- 83
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Acta odontologica Scandinavica
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 39403719
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.2340/aos.v83.42077