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Promoting Oral Health Knowledge In African American College Students, Terri Huff-Simmons
Promoting Oral Health Knowledge In African American College Students, Terri Huff-Simmons
Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholarly Projects
Objective. The primary aim was to assess African American college student's knowledge of oral health and healthcare access.
Methods. The project was a quantitative descriptive study using a pre and posttest design. A pre questionnaire containing items regarding oral hygiene and oral health based on the recommendations of the American Dental Association (ADA) as well as questions about access to oral healthcare was distributed to African American college students to measure their knowledge. A demographic questionnaire was distributed. Students participated in a 20-30 minute oral health educational program. A post-test was given 4-6 weeks after the initial pre-test.
Results. …