title: Health disparities among children with cleft.
abstract: Oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) is a multidimensional construct that measures well-being associated with the teeth, mouth, and face. This cross-sectional study examined OHRQoL, demographic data, and clinical indicators in 839 treatment-seeking youths with cleft from 6 geographically diverse cleft treatment centers. Individuals without health insurance and representing ethnic minorities had lower OHRQoL scores on the Child Oral Health Impact Profile and a higher rate of surgical recommendations. These findings imply a risk factor for reduced OHRQoL and unmet needs among vulnerable youths with clefts.
authors.affiliation: Department of Cariology and Comprehensive Care, New York University College of Dentistry, New York, NY, USA. hillary.broder@nyu.edu
authors.forename: Hillary L
authors.initials: HL
authors.lastname: Broder
authors.forename: Maureen
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Wilson-Genderson
authors.forename: Lacey
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Sischo
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D017677:Age Distribution; D002648:Child; D002971:Cleft Lip / Q000208:ethnology* / Q000523:psychology* / Q000601:surgery; D002972:Cleft Palate / Q000208:ethnology* / Q000523:psychology* / Q000601:surgery; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D054625:Healthcare Disparities / Q000208:ethnology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006801:Humans; D019458:Insurance Coverage / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D007348:Insurance, Health / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D008137:Longitudinal Studies; D008297:Male; D008913:Minority Groups; D015337:Multicenter Studies as Topic; D011788:Quality of Life; D017678:Sex Distribution; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors