Feasibility and preliminary outcomes of a culturally adapted motivational interviewing intervention to reduce early childhood caries among children of two American Indian communities
This study demonstrated the feasibility of developing and implementing a culturally tailored, MI-based OH intervention for AI/AN caregivers, resulting in improved OH knowledge and self-efficacy. Given no significant change in other outcome variables, suggests a need for longer-term follow-up and integration with additional preventive strategies (e.g., fluoride varnish). Future research should explore the effectiveness of MI-based approaches in reducing ECC incidence over time.
Authors
- Carolyn Camplain (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1903-9311)
- Chloe Horowitz
- Sara Young (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9673-4153)
- Marissa Tutt
- Julie Ann Baldwin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1872-1925)
- Steven D. Barger (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8296-0974)
- Stephanie Hyeoma
- Heather Thomas (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7306-2147)
- Kristan Elwell (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0837-6657)
- Gerlinda Morrison
- Christine Kirby (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1809-352X)
- Rachel Whitman
- Skyler J. Bordeaux (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-4082-9634)
- Kathryn Bezue
Institutions
- Northern Arizona University (US)
- Indiana University Bloomington (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Discover Public Health
- Published
- 2025-09-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12982-025-00925-8
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Dental Health and Care Utilization
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.47
Funders
- Strong
- National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research