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Literature Review Assignment

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Part A: Annotated Bibliography

Article 1: Immigration as a Social Determinant of Health

Castañeda, H., Holmes, S. M., Madrigal, D. S., Young, M.-E. D., Beyeler, N., & Quesada, J.

(2015). Immigration as a Social Determinant of Health. Annual Review of Public

Health, 36(1), 375–392. doi: 10.1146/annurev-publhealth-032013-182419

Abstract

Although immigration and immigrant populations have become increasingly important foci in

public health research and practice, a social determinants of health approach has seldom been

applied in this area. Global patterns of morbidity and mortality follow inequities rooted in

societal, political, and economic conditions produced and reproduced by social structures,

policies, and institutions. The lack of dialogue between these two profoundly related

phenomena—social determinants of health and immigration—has resulted in missed

opportunities for public health research, practice, and policy work. In this article, we discuss

primary frameworks used in recent public health literature on the health of immigrant

populations, note gaps in this literature, and argue for a broader examination of immigration as

both socially determined and a social determinant of health. We discuss priorities for future

research and policy to understand more fully and respond appropriately to the health of the

populations affected by this global phenomenon.

Annotated Bibliography

The article reports on the importance of identifying social determinants and the effects of

socially determined structures among immigrant populations in the United States. The study

identifies ways in which immigrants health outcomes are based on biases due to using

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information based on group behaviors instead of on an induvial case. The impact of migrant and

immigrant individuals, physical and mental health in these communities’ changes as social,

economic, and political policies take place. This article is helpful in that broadens the

immigration experience including more central factors than just language, income, or education

as the cause of all health related problems in this community. But to show factors of power

structures and the ability to put in place effective health interventions that respond to direct

causes of poor or declining health in these populations.

Article 2: Fear by Association: Perceptions of Anti-Immigrant Policy and Health Outcomes

Vargas, Edward & Sanchez, Gabriel & Juárez, Melina. (2017). Fear by Association: Perceptions

of Anti-Immigrant Policy and Health Outcomes. Journal of Health Politics, Policy and

Law. 42. 3802940. 10.1215/03616878-3802940.

Abstract

The United States is experiencing a renewed period of immigration and immigrant policy

activity as well as heightened enforcement of such policies. This intensified activity can affect

various aspects of immigrant health, including mental health. We use the Robert Wood Johnson

Foundation 2015 Latino National Health and Immigration Survey (n = 1,493) to examine the

relationship between immigration and immigrant policy and Latino health and well-being. We

estimate a series of categorical regression models and find that there are negative health

consequences associated with Latinos’ perceptions of living in states with unfavorable anti-

immigration laws, including reporting poor health and problems with mental health. This article

builds on the work of public health scholars who have found a link between this heightened

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policy environment and the mental health of immigrants, yet expands on this research by finding

that the health consequences associated with immigration policy extend to Latinos broadly, not

just immigrants. These findings are relevant to scholars of immigration and health policy as well

as policy makers who should consider these negative effects on the immigrant community during

their decision-making process.

Annotated Bibliography

The article explores the relationship between anti-immigrant and anti-Hispanic policies

and the effects on health outcomes between both communities. The study shows the health

consequences associated with national and state laws and services that spread beyond the

undocumented community. Hostile environments created by these immigrant laws have led to

increases in fear anxiety, depression, blood pressure, heart disease and other health related

stressors. This article is useful as it identifies the connection between immigrants and Latino

Americans and the fear amongst either communities when accessing or the denial of healthcare.

These findings are relevant to health policy and policy makers, who should contemplate the

disparaging health consequences of legislation being passed. The research finds it convincing

that amongst Latino’s regardless of their personal immigration status, they could be impacted by

retaliatory laws if they happen to look like an immigrant.

Article 3: Policies of Exclusion: Implications for the Health of Immigrants and Their

Children

Perreira, K. M., & Pedroza, J. M. (2019). Policies of Exclusion: Implications for the Health of

Immigrants and Their Children. Annual Review of Public Health, 40(1), 147–166. doi:

10.1146/annurev-publhealth-040218-044115

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Abstract

Public policies play a crucial role in shaping how immigrants adapt to life in the United States.

Federal, state, and local laws and administrative practices impact immigrants’ access to

education, health insurance and medical care, cash assistance, food assistance, and other vital

services. Additionally, immigration enforcement activities have substantial effects on

immigrants’ health and participation in public programs, as well as effects on immigrants’

families. This review summarizes the growing literature on the consequences of public policies

for immigrants’ health. Some policies are inclusive and promote immigrants’ adaptation to the

United States, whereas other policies are exclusionary and restrict immigrants’ access to public

programs as well as educational and economic opportunities. We explore the strategies that

researchers have employed to tease out these effects, the methodological challenges of

undertaking such studies, their varying impacts on immigrant health, and steps that can be

undertaken to improve the health of immigrants and their families.

Annotated Bibliography

The article examines the struggles immigrants face obtaining healthcare access and

services for themselves as well as their children. The article uncovers current healthcare policies

and denial of service, and how the United States should provide more inclusion healthcare

policies. Current policies in place don’t provide defined status of care for “immigrants in

transition”, those who are in the process to become legal citizens. With such gaps, levels of care

are not accessible to pregnant woman and children. This article points out the accessibility to

services, when healthcare policies and programs are put into place without properly defining

each population and their right to service. This is relevant because immigration is a transition,

therefore federal, state, and local policies should cater to this shift.

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Part B: Literature Review Methodology and Matrix

Literature Review Methodology

To conduct this literature review, an exploration of literature inclusive of credible

organizations and publications was undertaken by two student researchers. The first researcher

perused publications using the search terms “oral health AND low income” as well as the US

Census Bureau, 2020 and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Special Supplemental

Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). The second researcher conducted

two separate searches using CINHAL and Academic Search Complete databases. The first

search terms used were “oral health AND prenatal care AND health promotion AND African

American women AND prevention”. The second search terms used were “oral health AND

pregnancy AND health promotion AND interprofessional collaboration. To further limit these

results, findings were restricted to peer-reviewed publications between 2015 – 2020 in the United

States resulting in 41 and 8 articles in the first and second search, respectively. An abstract

review then determined inclusion of the article into the literature review report. A total of 19

journal articles and three websites were included in this literature review.

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Literature Review Matrix: Focus on Oral Health among Pregnant Women

Author(s),

Year, Title of

Journal Article,

Journal Name,

Vol #, Page

Numbers

(APA 7th)

(In text citation)

A few key points (or

findings) from the

article

Determinants of oral

health

Strategies to improve

oral health

Why are these

points/findings

important to health

education/promotion?

(What is the “real-

world” application?)

Azofeifa, A.,

Yeung, L. F.,

Alverson, C. J., &

Beltrán‐Aguilar, E.

(2016). Dental

caries and

periodontal disease

among US

pregnant women

and nonpregnant

women of

reproductive age,

National Health

and Nutrition

Examination

Survey, 1999–

2004. Journal of

public health

dentistry, 76(4),

320-329.

(Azofeifa et al.,

2016)

• Pregnant women

susceptible to dental

carries, gingivitis &

periodontal disease

• LIPW have higher

prevalence of

untreated dental

carries

• Targeted oral health

education during

prenatal visits

effective

 Hormonal changes

during pregnancy a

contributing factor

to oral health

among LIPW

 Oral health literacy

& provider

knowledge on oral

health an

influencing factor

for oral health

 Integration of oral

healthcare into

primary prenatal

care settings

 Supports systems

theory to integrate

oral and prenatal

care

 Justifies need for

intervention among

LIPW

 Oral health

education effective

in increasing

knowledge about

good oral health and

safety of dental care

during pregnancy

 Increasing coverage

for at risk population

improves access to

preventive and

curative oral care

among vulnerable

populations

Byrd, M. G.,

Quinonez, R. B.,

Lipp, K., Chuang,

A., Phillips, C., &

Weintraub, J. A.

(2019). Translating

prenatal oral health

clinical standards

into dental

education: results

and policy

implications.

 Pregnant women

do not receive

pregnant care

during pregnancy

 Provider oral health

knowledge a

contributing factor for

oral health among PW

 Integrating IPE and

PCP into this program

will improve access to

oral health by taking

into consideration

limitations of dental

 Care integration

provides a “one

stop” shop that

tackles logistic and

economic barriers

LIPW face

 Intervention idea to

also train providers

on how to conduct

oral health histories

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Journal of public

health dentistry,

79(1), 25-33.

(Byrd et al., 2019)

care providers and

affordability

Henderson, E.,

Dalawari, P.,

Fitzgerald, J., &

Hinyard, L. (2018).

Association of oral

health literacy and

dental visitation in

an inner-city

emergency

department

population.

International

Journal of

Environmental

Research and

Public Health,

15(8), 1748.

(Henderson et al.,

2018)

• Health literacy =

“cognitive and

social skills which

determine the

motivation and

ability of

individuals to gain

access to,

understand , and use

the information in

ways which

promote and

maintain good

health”

• Oral health literacy

linked to higher

odds of dental visits

• Low OHL among

racial ethnic

minorities

• Example

participation

incentives: oral

health toolkits

 Oral health literacy

an influencing

factor for oral

health and care

utilization

 Access to care a

contributing factor

of oral health and

integrating oral

health education in

primary settings

tackles this barrier

 Justifies need for

intervention among

LIPW

o Culturally adapted

oral health education

effective in

improving health

while addressing

needs of vulnerable

population

o Needs of participants

informed education

sessions

o Program needs: oral

health kits

(toothbrush, fluoride

toothpaste, floss &

ADA

recommendations for

proper OHC)

Naseem, M.,

Khurshid, Z.,

Khan, H. A., Niazi,

F., Zohaib, S., &

Zafar, M. S.

(2016). Oral health

challenges in

pregnant women:

Recommendations

for dental care

professionals. The

Saudi Journal for

 Pregnancy and oral

health are related:

preterm delivery,

LBW, higher risk

of early caries

among infants

 Dental procedures

can be safely

performed

throughout

 Contributing factors

for oral health is lack

of knowledge &

value, negative OH

experiences, negative

attitudes towards OH

professionals &

dental staff

 Recommendation for

primary providers to

assess patients

current dental health

status and then

educate on expected

changes during

pregnancy and

measures to avoid

pain and distress

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Dental Research,

7(2), 138-146.

pregnancy with

certain precautions

Rocha, J. S.,

Arima, L. Y.,

Werneck, R. I.,

Moyses, S. J., &

Baldani, M. H.

(2018).

Determinants of

dental care

attendance during

pregnancy: a

systematic review.

Caries research,

52(1-2), 139-152.

(Rocha et al.,

2018)

 Periodontal

disease during

pregnancy a risk

for preterm birth

and LBW

 Dental care

utilization during

pregnancy is low

 LIPW less likely

to have routine

dental care

 Pregnancy a

contributing factor for

oral health

 Other contributing

factors for oral health

are: cost, lack of

insurance, dental

anxiety, low literacy

and health beliefs

about safety of dental

care during pregnancy

 Socioeconomic

status a major

determinant for

access to oral

healthcare

 Justifies intervention

focus on LIPW