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Social Determinants and Oral Health Knowledge in Migrants
Objectives: The objective of this study is to determine the relationship between social determinants of health and the level of knowledge associated with oral hygiene habits among migrants in the V Region 2021, Chile.
Methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional study was carried out through the application of a previously validated survey. This instrument allowed us to identify social determinants, level of knowledge and oral hygiene habits of immigrants in Chile. The sample consisted of 101 subjects between 18 and 35 years of age, who consented to participate in the study.
Results: Three social determinants were identified that are statistically related (p<0.05) to hygiene habits and knowledge associated with oral health. These determinants are: Education level, income range and social security system. There is evidence of a detriment in hygiene habits and level of knowledge, in relation to a lower number of years of study and economic income of the migrant. Likewise, it is observed that those who are affiliated to a social security system have better habits and level of knowledge than the population without coverage.
Conclusions: The multifactorial characteristics related to the causes of migratory movement in Latin America promote diminished social determinants. Although there is scientific evidence that relates social determinants to the health status of an individual, the literature associated with the level of knowledge and hygiene habits is limited. From the results obtained, it is concluded that the particularities of the migrants in Chile are conducive to a lower quality of oral health, which should be discussed as a health policy at a national level.
Methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional study was carried out through the application of a previously validated survey. This instrument allowed us to identify social determinants, level of knowledge and oral hygiene habits of immigrants in Chile. The sample consisted of 101 subjects between 18 and 35 years of age, who consented to participate in the study.
Results: Three social determinants were identified that are statistically related (p<0.05) to hygiene habits and knowledge associated with oral health. These determinants are: Education level, income range and social security system. There is evidence of a detriment in hygiene habits and level of knowledge, in relation to a lower number of years of study and economic income of the migrant. Likewise, it is observed that those who are affiliated to a social security system have better habits and level of knowledge than the population without coverage.
Conclusions: The multifactorial characteristics related to the causes of migratory movement in Latin America promote diminished social determinants. Although there is scientific evidence that relates social determinants to the health status of an individual, the literature associated with the level of knowledge and hygiene habits is limited. From the results obtained, it is concluded that the particularities of the migrants in Chile are conducive to a lower quality of oral health, which should be discussed as a health policy at a national level.