Parental Health Literacy and Children's Dental Health: Implications for the Future

Author: Jackson, Richard

Source: Pediatric Dentistry, Volume 28, Number 1, January/February 2006 , pp. 72-75(4)

Publisher: American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry

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Abstract:

Health literacy—or the lack thereof—is now seen as a major impediment to the successful implementation of many health programs. Every day, parents make decisions, take actions, and consider issues that influence not only their own health, but also that of their children. Unfortunately, it is just being recognized that the reading skills of a significant proportion of American adults are below what is necessary to understand most of the educational materials they are provided. Without the ability to read these materials, parents lack the possibility of understanding the materials and implementing any recommendations to prevent or treat disease. The goal of this paper was to introduce pediatric dentists to the scope of the problem and acquaint them with some of the efforts they can undertake to promote health literacy in their own practices.

Keywords: LITERACY; HEALTH; HEALTH LITERACY; CHILDREN; PARENTAL

Document Type: Research article

Publication date: 2006-01-01

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Pediatric Dentistry is the official publication of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and the College of Diplomates of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. It is published bi-monthly and is internationally recognized as the leading journal in the area of pediatric dentistry. The journal promotes the practice, education and research specifically related to the specialty of pediatric dentistry. This peer-reviewed journal features scientific articles, case reports and abstracts of current pediatric dental research.
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