TY - JOUR
T1 - Health disparities among children with cleft
AU - Broder, Hillary L.
AU - Wilson-Genderson, Maureen
AU - Sischo, Lacey
PY - 2012/5
Y1 - 2012/5
N2 - Oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) is a multidimensional construct that measures well-being associated with the teeth, mouth, and face. This cross-sectional study examined OHRQoL, demographic data, and clinical indicators in 839 treatment-seeking youths with cleft from 6 geographically diverse cleft treatment centers. Individuals without health insurance and representing ethnic minorities had lower OHRQoL scores on the Child Oral Health Impact Profile and a higher rate of surgical recommendations. These findings imply a risk factor for reduced OHRQoL and unmet needs among vulnerable youths with clefts.
AB - Oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) is a multidimensional construct that measures well-being associated with the teeth, mouth, and face. This cross-sectional study examined OHRQoL, demographic data, and clinical indicators in 839 treatment-seeking youths with cleft from 6 geographically diverse cleft treatment centers. Individuals without health insurance and representing ethnic minorities had lower OHRQoL scores on the Child Oral Health Impact Profile and a higher rate of surgical recommendations. These findings imply a risk factor for reduced OHRQoL and unmet needs among vulnerable youths with clefts.
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U2 - 10.2105/AJPH.2012.300654
DO - 10.2105/AJPH.2012.300654
M3 - Article
C2 - 22420792
AN - SCOPUS:84861922545
SN - 0090-0036
VL - 102
SP - 828
EP - 830
JO - American journal of public health
JF - American journal of public health
IS - 5
ER -