Associations between sexual identity and caries risk indicators among adolescents and adults in Nigeria: implications for policy and actions
While sexual minority individuals in Nigeria exhibit some protective behaviors (lower sugar intake), their reduced dental care utilization and brushing frequency signal a need for inclusive, equity-focused oral health policies. Further research is needed to provide evidence for the development of a comprehensive oral healthcare programme that addresses the needs of the sexual minority population.
Authors
- Olanrewaju Ibıgbamı (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0234-4651)
- Joanne Lusher (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7035-0255)
- Abiola Adeniyi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6762-9952)
- Morẹ́nikẹ́ Oluwátóyìn Foláyan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9008-7730)
- Olakunle Oginni (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2340-9429)
Institutions
- Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (NG)
- Obafemi Awolowo University (NG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Oral Health
- Published
- 2025-04-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/froh.2025.1551013
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.82