Perceived racial discrimination, resilience, and oral health behaviours of adolescents with immigrant backgrounds.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Unmet oral health needs remain a significant issue among immigrant adolescents, often exacerbated by experiences of racial discrimination. This study aimed to examine the associations between perceived discrimination and oral health behaviours in adolescents with immigrant backgrounds and explore the potential moderating role of resilience on this association.

Methods

Ethical approval for this cross-sectional study was obtained from the University of Alberta Research Ethics Board. Participants were 12 to 18-year-old adolescents from immigrant backgrounds. Participants were recruited through nine community organizations using a snowball sampling technique. After obtaining active parental consent and assent from the adolescent, the participants completed a questio

SUBMITTER: Saluja P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11698319 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature