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Understanding the complexities of oral healthcare delivery in correctional settings: a qualitative exploration of barriers, facilitators, and opportunities

People living in prison face exceptionally high prevalence rates of tooth decay, periodontal disease, and poor oral health-related quality of life. Despite its importance, various aspects of oral healthcare in prison settings remain understudied. The present study investigates the barriers and facil...

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Main Authors: Amaya, Arianna (Author) , Medina, Ivan (Author) , Rezaei, Farimah (Author) , Soleimani, Pegah (Author) , Bosworth, Rebecca (Author) , Stöver, Heino (Author) , Moazen, Babak (Author)
Format: Article (Journal)
Language:English
Published: 09 September 2025
In: BMC public health
Year: 2025, Volume: 25, Pages: 1-10
ISSN:1471-2458
DOI:10.1186/s12889-025-24447-9
Online Access:Verlag, kostenfrei, Volltext: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-24447-9
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Author Notes:Arianna Amaya, Ivan Medina, Farimah Rezaei, Pegah Soleimani, Rebecca Bosworth, Heino Stöver and Babak Moazen
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Summary:People living in prison face exceptionally high prevalence rates of tooth decay, periodontal disease, and poor oral health-related quality of life. Despite its importance, various aspects of oral healthcare in prison settings remain understudied. The present study investigates the barriers and facilitators associated with providing and utilizing oral health services in prison settings, drawing on insights from prison health experts, managerial and custodial staff, healthcare providers, and individuals with lived experience of imprisonment.
Item Description:Gesehen am 29.01.2026
Physical Description:Online Resource
ISSN:1471-2458
DOI:10.1186/s12889-025-24447-9

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