1. Oral health care knowledge and perceptions were measured on the basis of the
HBM.
2. The definition of African American was based on place of birth and African
ancestry.
3. The sample population was limited to African American women residing in
Fresno, California.
4. Data were collected from one community shopping center in Fresno,
California.
5. This study was limited to women over the age of 18 years.
6. This survey was limited to people who were able to understand English.