Mass media campaigns for the promotion of oral health: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Oral diseases are highly prevalent globally and are largely preventable. Individual and group-based education strategies have been dominant in oral health promotion efforts. Population-wide mass media campaigns have a potentially valuable role in improving oral health behaviours and related determinants. This review synthesises evidence from evaluations of these campaigns.

Methods

A systematic search of major databases was undertaken to identify peer-reviewed articles reporting the evaluation of mass reach (non-interpersonal) communication strategies to address common forms of oral disease (i.e., dental caries, periodontitis, gingivitis). Studies using all types of quantitative design, published in English between 1970 and 2020 were included. Data concerning campa

SUBMITTER: Goldberg E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9107752 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature