Exploring Interventions to Improve the Oral Health and Related Health Behaviours of Adults Experiencing Severe and Multiple Disadvantage: Protocol for a Qualitative Study with Stakeholders

Emma C. Joyes, Laura J. McGowan, Emma A. Adams, Martha Paisi, Martin Burrows, Hosein Shabaninejad, Fiona Beyer, Kate Haddow, Aishah Coyte, David Landes, Suzanne Moffatt, Richard G. Watt, Falko F. Sniehotta, Clare Bambra, Dawn Craig, Eileen Kaner and Sheena E. Ramsay
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Emma C. Joyes: Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4AX, UK
Laura J. McGowan: Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4AX, UK
Emma A. Adams: Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4AX, UK
Martha Paisi: Peninsula Dental School, University of Plymouth, Plymouth PL4 8AA, UK
Martin Burrows: Inclusive Insight, Bournemouth BH6 5AY, UK
Hosein Shabaninejad: Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4AX, UK
Fiona Beyer: Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4AX, UK
Kate Haddow: Fulfilling Lives Newcastle/Gateshead, Gateshead NE8 4DY, UK
Aishah Coyte: Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4AX, UK
David Landes: Public Health England, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE15 8NY, UK
Suzanne Moffatt: Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4AX, UK
Richard G. Watt: Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, University College London, London WC1E 7HB, UK
Falko F. Sniehotta: Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4AX, UK
Clare Bambra: Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4AX, UK
Dawn Craig: Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4AX, UK
Eileen Kaner: Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4AX, UK
Sheena E. Ramsay: Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4AX, UK

IJERPH, 2021, vol. 18, issue 22, 1-5

Abstract: The number of individuals in England experiencing homelessness, substance use, and involvement with the criminal justice system is increasing. These issues, referred to as severe and multiple disadvantage (SMD), are often interlinked and co-occur. Health inequalities, particularly poor oral health, persist for those facing these inter-related issues and are closely linked with high levels of substance use, smoking, and poor diet. However, evidence for interventions that can improve these health outcomes for those experiencing these issues is limited. This paper outlines the design of a qualitative study which aims to explore the perspectives of stakeholders to understand what interventions can help to support SMD groups with their oral health and related health behaviours (i.e., substance use, smoking, diet). Interviews and focus groups will be undertaken with stakeholders comprising two groups: (1) individuals with experience of SMD, and (2) service providers (staff and volunteers), policy makers, and commissioners who support such individuals. Public involvement and engagement is central to the project. For example, stakeholders and research partners in policy and practice and people with lived experience of SMD will provide input at all stages of this study. Findings from the study will inform an ‘evidence for practice’ briefing outlining recommendations for policy. Dissemination will occur through presentations to a range of practice, policy and academic beneficiaries, and through peer-reviewed publications.

Keywords: homelessness; multiple disadvantage; repeat offending; substance misuse; oral health; smoking; diet; qualitative study (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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