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100 _aRoguski, Michael
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245 _aInsights into the oral health crisis amongst pre-schoolers in Aotearoa/New Zealand :
_ba discourse analysis of parent/caregiver experiences
_cMichael Roguski and Karen McBride-Henry
260 _bBMC,
_c2020
500 _aBMC Oral Health, 2020, 20: 182
520 _aBackground: The oral health of pre-schoolers is garnering international as a crisis as good oral health is a key precursor to positive health outcomes. Internationally, and within Aotearoa/New Zealand, responses been restricted to those based in a medical model and the commercialisation of oral health. Absent from existing commentary are the lived realities of parents/caregivers beliefs, attitudes and responsiveness, or lack of, to the oral health of pre-schoolers. Methods: The researcher undertook a discursive analysis of parents/caregivers narratives to understand the barriers to engaging in effective protective behaviours. The 15 focus groups were conducted in urban and rural locations across Aotearoa/New Zealand. Results: A discursive analysis revealed several pervasive discourses, including ‘second chance’ and ‘enjoyment’ discourses, and systems-related deficits that act as barriers to engaging in good oral healthcare practices. Conclusions: The analysis demonstrates the benefit of placing the lived experiences of parents/caregivers as central to the development of oral health interventions. There is a need to link oral health data with primary care data and to distribute accurate oral health information to support parents’/caregivers’ decision making. This research reveals several pervasive discourses and systems-related deficits that provide a fertile ground for future public health responsiveness. (Authors' abstract). Record #8550
650 _aCAREGIVERS
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650 _aCHILDREN
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650 _aEARLY CHILDHOOD
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650 _aHEALTH
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650 _aINTERVENTION
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650 _aORAL HEALTH
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650 _aPARENTS
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650 _aQUALITATIVE RESEARCH
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651 4 _aNEW ZEALAND
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700 _aMcBride-Henry, Karen
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773 0 _tBMC Oral Health, 2020, 20: 182
830 _aBMC Oral Health
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856 _uhttps://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-020-01173-9
_zDOI: 10.1186/s12903-020-01173-9 (Open access)
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