Integrating oral health into primary healthcare: lessons from project OHE-NCHeW (oral health education for nurses and community health workers) in Nigeria
The pilot training enhanced PHC worker capacity and was positively perceived by trainers. Patients reportedly responded favorably, indicating potential impact. However, addressing identified systemic and resource barriers is crucial for sustainable integration. This study offers multi-perspective insights for optimizing oral health integration within PHC in similar settings.
Authors
- Carlo Amorin Daep (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2918-5489)
- Afolabi Oyapero (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4433-8276)
- Yahya-Imam Abdul-Kabir Adegoke (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2553-540X)
- Omotayo Francis Fagbule (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1351-9659)
- Azeez Butali (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1229-5964)
- Ejiro Idiga (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8567-8002)
- Adetayo Aborisade (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2031-4915)
- Taiwo Lawal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8632-5783)
- Kazi Musa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6686-0199)
- Folake Barakat Lawal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3193-387X)
- Bernal Stewart (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3054-4098)
- Abimbola Oladayo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9934-1803)
- O G Uti (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3023-5006)
- Mojisola Olujitan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-9312-1651)
- Ifeoluwa Adetula
- Jacinto Beard
- Aderonke Dedeke
- Aishatu Baba Mele
- Adeola Temitope Williams
- Deon Hines
- Amina Sani Baffa
- Oyinkansola Sofola
- Ilori Adeniji Oluwagbenga
Institutions
- University of Iowa (US)
- Lagos State University (NG)
- American Dental Association (US)
- University of Nevada, Reno (US)
- University of Ibadan (NG)
- University College Hospital, Ibadan (NG)
- Lagos University Teaching Hospital (NG)
- Colgate-Palmolive (United States) (US)
- African Economic Research Consortium (KE)
- Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (NG)
- A.T. Still University (US)
- Bayero University Kano (NG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Oral Health
- Published
- 2025-06-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/froh.2025.1597243
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Dental Health and Care Utilization
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.93
Funders
- Colgate-Palmolive Company