scholarly journals Oral Health and Patterns of Dental Visits Among Diabetic Patients in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia

2021 ◽  
Vol Volume 13 ◽  
pp. 513-520
Author(s):  
Ahmad Mohammed Al Turaiki ◽  
Hamed Mohammed Jaemal ◽  
Ali Ameen Alamer ◽  
Ali Alghwainem ◽  
Thabet Abdulaziz Althabit ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Eastern Province ◽  
Dental Visits

scholarly journals A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Dental Care Utilization Among Pregnant Women in Saudi Arabia

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (23) ◽  
pp. 4131-4136
Author(s):  
Zainab Albasry ◽  
Bayan Alhaddad ◽  
Mashael Abdullah Benrashed ◽  
Asim Al-Ansari ◽  
Muhammad Ashraf Nazir
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Dental Care ◽  
Dental Treatment ◽  
Care Utilization ◽  
Eastern Province ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dental Visits ◽  
Dental Problem

BACKGROUND: Oral and systemic problems are common among pregnant women. Routine dental visits are important for the maintenance of optimal oral health which is linked with systemic health. AIM: To evaluate dental care utilization and related factors among pregnant women in the Eastern province of Saudi Arabia. METHODS: This cross-sectional study was conducted in hospitals and healthcare centers in the cities of Khobar, Dammam, and Qatif in the Eastern province of Saudi Arabia. A piloted tested self-administered questionnaire available in Arabic and English languages was distributed among a calculated sample of 341 pregnant women. Pearson's chi-square test and multiple logistic regression analyses were performed. RESULTS: In the study, 270 questionnaires were analyzed giving a response rate of 79.2%. Mean age of the participants was 29 ± 5.9 years. There were 43.7% pregnant women who received dental treatment when they have a dental problem and only 13.7% performed routine dental visit. Half the sample (52.6%) avoided dental visits during pregnancy and dental treatment being unsafe was the most common reason for avoiding dental visits. After adjustment, routine dental visits during pregnancy were 7.38 times higher among Saudis compared with non-Saudis women (p 0.05). The participants who had a negative perception about the safety of dental treatment had significantly lower odds (OR 0.31, p 0.036) of dental attendance for routine dental visits. CONCLUSION: Routine dental visits were low among pregnant women and many visited dentists when they had a dental problem. Negative perception about the safety of dental treatment was associated with reduced regular dental visits during pregnancy. Pregnant women should be educated about the importance of receiving dental care for the maintenance of optimal oral health.

scholarly journals Comparison of oral hygiene practices and oral health problems among smoker and non-smoker male adolescents in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 106-111 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hatim Al-Qurashi ◽  
Majed Al-Farea ◽  
Theeb Al-Qurai ◽  
Mohammed Al-Kadi ◽  
Bassam Al-Bassam ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Eastern Province ◽  
Male Adolescents ◽  
Hygiene Practices

scholarly journals Impact of Dental Visits on Oral Health Awareness in Saudi Arabia

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (7) ◽  
pp. 783-788 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hosam A Baeshen ◽  
Amal I Linjawi ◽  
Amatulrehman M Bahaziq ◽  
Alaa H Qari ◽  
Ali H Hassan
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Awareness ◽  
Dental Visits

The incidence of hypoglycemia and its risk factors among diabetic patients in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia

2021 ◽  
pp. 614-621
Author(s):  
Ahmed Elshebiny ◽  
Hassan Alali ◽  
Zainab Alamer ◽  
Yasmin Alsultan ◽  
Hashim Alkhalaf ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Eastern Province

scholarly journals Oral Health Awareness and Practices of Special Needs Caregivers in Qatif, Saudi Arabia

2021 ◽  
Vol In Press (In Press) ◽  
Author(s):  
Khalifa Al-Khalifa ◽  
Amal Alfaraj
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Special Needs ◽  
School Level ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Health Awareness ◽  
High School Level ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dental Visits

Background: Adequate oral health awareness and practices of special needs caregivers play a pivotal role in maintaining the optimal oral health of their dependents. Objectives: The current study aimed at assessing the level of oral health awareness and practices of special needs caregivers in Qatif, the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. Methods: The current cross-sectional descriptive study collected information by a self-administered questionnaire about awareness and practices of oral health in caregivers. The questionnaire consisted of four parts covering the caregiver demographic information, the awareness of oral health habits and conditions, awareness of dental visits and treatments, and knowledge and sources of information. Statistical analyses included descriptive and bivariate analysis using the Chi-square test, where P-values < 0.05 were considered statistically significant. Results: There was an overall response rate of 27% (n = 186 out of 700). The majority (64.5%, n = 120) of the caregivers were female, 70.4% (n = 121) were educated up to a minimum of high school level. Up to 81.2% (n = 151) of the caregivers reported that dependents routinely brushed their teeth. Also, 84.9% (n = 158) of the caregivers knew about fluoride, and 77.8% (n = 123) understood that it helps prevent tooth decay. About three-quarters of the caregivers (n = 142) had taken their dependents to the dentist; 35.9% (n = 51) reported dental visits within the last six months. The most predominant information resources were dentists (54.6%, n = 83), TV and media (47.4%, n = 72), and the Internet (46.1%, n = 70). Caregivers' level of education was the only factor that had a significant relationship with oral health awareness (P = 0.018). Conclusion: The majority of the caregivers have a good awareness of proper oral health practices. Given the significant influence of the educational level of caregivers in oral health awareness, it is essential to ensure that they have any relevant education to improve their dependents’ oral health.

Reasons and Frequencies of dental visits among adult population in Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia

2021 ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Ali Almohammedsaleh ◽  
Hassan Alqassab ◽  
Nasser Alnazr ◽  
Hussain Alfayez ◽  
Ravi Raghunath ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Eastern Province ◽  
Dental Visits

scholarly journals Association between perception of esthetics and oral health related quality of life among adolescents in the Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia

2019 ◽  
Vol 31 ◽  
pp. S14
Author(s):  
Deamah Aleisa ◽  
Tasneem Alluhaidan ◽  
Muneera Almedaires ◽  
Alhanouf Albarrak ◽  
Zainah Salloot ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Eastern Province ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related
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