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Ziol-Guest, Kathleen M.; Kalil, Ariel – Child Development, 2012
Using data spanning 1996-2009 from multiple panels of the Survey of Income and Program Participation, this study investigates children's (average age 8.5 years) physical health, dental visits, and doctor contact among low-income children (n = 46,148) in immigrant versus native households. Immigrant households are further distinguished by household…
Descriptors: Health Insurance, Immigrants, Family (Sociological Unit), Age
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Lukes, Sherri M.; Simon, Bret – Journal of Rural Health, 2005
Context: Migrant and seasonal farmworkers are a population at risk for oral health problems. Data on the oral health conditions of migrant and seasonal farmworkers? permanent teeth are particularly lacking. Purpose: To document the relative rates of treated and untreated dental decay in a sample of southern Illinois migrant and seasonal…
Descriptors: Seasonal Laborers, Health Conditions, Dentistry, Dental Health
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Lukes, Sherri M.; Simon, Bret – Journal of Rural Health, 2006
Context: Migrant and seasonal farmworkers are recognized as a medically underserved population, yet little information on need, access, and services is available--particularly with regard to oral health care. Purpose: This study describes the facilities, services, staffing, and patient characteristics of US dental clinics serving migrant and…
Descriptors: Dental Health, Rural Population, Migrant Workers, Seasonal Laborers
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Lukes, Sherri M.; Simon, Bret – Journal of Rural Health, 2005
Context: Migrant and seasonal farmworkers are a population at risk for oral health problems. Data on the oral health conditions of migrant and seasonal farmworkers' permanent teeth are particularly lacking. Purpose: To document the relative rates of treated and untreated dental decay in a sample of southern Illinois migrant and seasonal…
Descriptors: Dental Evaluation, Dental Health, Migrant Workers, Seasonal Laborers