Changes in Oral Health, Oral Behaviours, and Oral Healthcare Utilisation Among Indian Migrants Living in the Netherlands.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The aim of this study was to assess perceptions on the role of migration on oral health, oral health behaviours, and oral healthcare utilisation among Indian migrants living in the Netherlands.

Design

Seven focus group discussions, with a total of 27 participants, were conducted among Indian migrants, using a semistructured interview guide. Interviews were transcribed and data were analysed using an open coding method, based on Andersen's behavioural model. Using directed content analysis, emerging themes were organised under the main Andersen's healthcare model.

Results

The analysis resulted in six identified themes on changes perceived by Indian migrants in their oral health and oral health behaviours since migrating to the Netherlands, and in seven ident

SUBMITTER: Pabbla A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12547215 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature