The purpose of this study was to investigate oral healthcare knowledge and
perceptions among African American women. The purpose of this chapter is to present
and discuss the data analysis and results of this research study. The researcher posted
several posters in strategic places around the community shopping center in order to
recruit African American women (see Appendix D). The researcher spent 12 hours at the
shopping center collecting data for 3 days in a row. The participants in the study selfreported that they currently reside in Fresno, CA. All participants also self-identified
themselves as being African American. All prospective participants were given a written
information sheet which briefly described the purpose of the study. The written
information sheet also indicated that completion of the survey was considered implied
consent. The information sheet also indicated that the participant had a right to withdraw from the survey at any time without penalty. Every participant completed one
questionnaire.