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An Oral Health Education Program for Latino Immigrant Parents

Ruth M. Brown, RN, MSN

Ruth M. Brown, RN, MSN, is employed by the Redwood City School District, Redwood City, CA. This article is based on her master’s degree project at San Jose State University School of Nursing, San Jose, CA

Daryl Canham, RN, EdD, C

Daryl Canham, RN, EdD, C, is an associate professor at the San Jose State University School of Nursing, San Jose, CA. He was the first reader on this project

Virginia Young Cureton, RN, DrPH

Virginia Young Cureton, RN, DrPH, is a professor at the San Jose State University School of Nursing, San Jose, CA. She was the second reader on this project

A high prevalence of dental caries in the pediatric population is a major health problem. At highest risk are low-income minority groups, including refugee and immigrant populations. Consequences of oral disease include pain, difficulty eating and speaking, poor school performance, and poor self-esteem. Parent involvement in oral health education is crucial. This program provided oral health education for Latino immigrant parents in a northern California school district. A pretest–posttest was administered to measure changes in oral health knowledge and reported oral health behaviors following two sessions of oral health education. This program provides a framework for school nurses who are in an ideal position to implement similar programs that address the oral health needs of the pediatric population, particularly those of the Latino immigrant community.

Key Words: caries • dietary habits • oral health behavior • oral health knowledge

The Journal of School Nursing, Vol. 21, No. 5, 266-271 (2005)
DOI: 10.1177/10598405050210050401
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