Racial/Ethnic Differences in Receipt of Dental Cleanings During Pregnancy.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

We aimed to examine racial/ethnic differences in receipt of dental cleanings during pregnancy, overall and by health insurance type, using 2016-2018 Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System survey data from 39 states and New York City.

Methods

We used a weighted linear probability model to estimate receipt of a dental cleaning during pregnancy. Key explanatory variables included race/ethnicity (Hispanic, White, Black, Asian and Pacific Islander (API), and other racial groups) and health insurance type (Medicaid, private, and other).

Results

Among a weighted sample of 5,301,753 individuals, 45.9% received a dental cleaning during pregnancy. Regression-adjusted predicted rates of dental cleanings were significantly higher among White than non-White indiv

SUBMITTER: Kranz AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9722532 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature