Authors: Ariana C. Villarosa, Amy R. Villarosa, Yenna Salamonson, Lucie M. Ramjan, Mariana S. Sousa, Ravi Srinivas, Nathan Jones and Ajesh George
Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children are twice as likely to develop dental decay. This scoping review initiates a systematic search of literature to identify the role of indigenous health workers, including community health workers, in promoting maternal oral health globally, with the aim of improving child oral health through strengthened maternal oral care and care seeking. It indicates that there are few studies on the role of indigenous health workers in supporting maternal oral care and no screening tools specific designed for use by indigenous health providers.
Link: The role of indigenous health workers in promoting oral health during pregnancy: a scoping review
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Resource Topic: CHW Role, Community Health Workers/Volunteers, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health, Minority Population
Resource Type: Journal articles, Research
Year: 2018
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Country: Australia
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