scholarly journals PERCEIVED ORAL HEALTH NEEDS AND DENTAL CARE UTILIZATION AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN ATTENDING FAMILY HEALTH FACILITIES IN ALEXANDRIA

2020 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
pp. 0-0
Author(s):  
Sherine Khaled ◽  
Susan Saleh ◽  
Wafaa Abdelaziz
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Dental Care ◽  
Family Health ◽  
Health Facilities ◽  
Health Needs ◽  
Care Utilization ◽  
Dental Care Utilization

Oral health needs, dental care utilization, and quality of life perceptions among Oregonian seniors

2017 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
pp. 85-92 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richie Kohli ◽  
Harjit S. Sehgal ◽  
Sandra Nelson ◽  
Eli Schwarz
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Dental Care ◽  
Health Needs ◽  
Care Utilization ◽  
Dental Care Utilization

scholarly journals Social and Behavioral Factors, Oral Health, and Dental Care Utilization

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 799-800
Author(s):  
Bei Wu ◽  
Stephen Shuman ◽  
Elisa Ghezzi
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Dental Care ◽  
Care Utilization ◽  
Behavioral Factors ◽  
Dental Care Utilization ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The U.S

Abstract Oral health status and dental care utilization is strongly associated with social and behavioral factors and health outcomes. The five papers in this symposium address how several of these factors affect oral health and dental care among diverse groups of older adults. Using data from the Health and Retirement Study, the first paper examined the impact of early childhood disadvantages on oral health in later life among adults age 51 and above in the U.S. The second paper used large-scale epidemiological data that addressed the relationship between acculturation and subsequent oral health problems. It also tested the moderating role of neighborhood disorder in such a relationship among older Chinese Americans. The third paper demonstrated the importance of examining different pathways among foreign-born and native-born Chinese older adults with regard to offspring’s support on their oral health outcomes. While increasing evidence shows that cognitive function is associated with oral health, limited studies have been conducted to examine the impact of cognitive impairment, e.g., Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) and related dementias (RD), on dental care utilization and costs in older adults. The fourth paper aimed to address this knowledge gap. Results showed that AD and RD had different impacts on different types of dental care utilization and costs. The fifth paper further displayed that individuals with cognitive impairment face a significant challenge in handling dental-related medications. This symposium provides policy and clinical implications on improving oral health and dental care utilization among older adults in the U.S. Oral Health Interest Group Sponsored Symposium.

scholarly journals Prevalence and Patterns of Dental Care Utilization among US-Born and Non–US Born Hispanics in the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos

2020 ◽  
pp. 238008442092333
Author(s):  
A.A. Akinkugbe ◽  
S.E. Raskin ◽  
E.E. Donahue ◽  
M.E. Youngblood ◽  
N.N. Laniado ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Dental Care ◽  
Odds Ratio ◽  
Health Study ◽  
Care Utilization ◽  
Dental Visit ◽  
Dental Care Utilization ◽  
Perceived Need ◽  
Hispanic Community ◽  
Utilization Patterns

Objectives: Access to routine dental services is important to maintaining good oral health. The aims of this study were to describe the dental care utilization patterns of a diverse group of Hispanic/Latino men and women and assess differences in dental care utilization by perceived need for dental care and proxy measures of acculturation. Methods: Data from 13,792 participants of the Hispanic Community Health Study were analyzed with SAS 9.4. Time since last dental visit was dichotomized into <1 and ≥1 y. Acculturation measures included the language and social subscales of the Short Acculturation Scale for Hispanics, the Multiethnic Study of Atherosclerosis nativity subscore, and immigrant generation. Survey logistic regression adjusted for demographic (age and sex) and health-related variables, estimated associations among perceived need for dental care, acculturation measures, and dental care utilization. Results: About a quarter (23%) of the participants were born in the 50 US states, excluding territories, while 77% were non–US born. Overall, 74% perceived a need for dental care. Upon covariate adjustment, perceiving a need for dental care was associated with reduced odds of reporting a past-year dental visit (odds ratio, 0.32; 95% CI, 0.28 to 0.37), while there appeared to be no meaningful association between proxy measures of acculturation and past-year dental visit. Having health insurance was significantly associated with a past-year dental visit (odds ratio, 2.23; 95% CI, 1.99 to 2.49) for all groups combined and among the different Hispanic/Latino background groups. Conclusions: Acculturation affects general health and contributes to general health disparities; however, its role in dental care utilization remains questionable. Given that acculturation is a process that occurs over several years, longitudinal studies that evaluate oral health trajectories along the acculturation continuum are needed. Knowledge Transfer Statement: The results of this study are valuable for dental public health program planning and implementation for minority groups, as it describes the varying patterns of dental care utilization among US-born and non–US born Hispanics/Latinos and identifies factors that may partly explain dental care utilization patterns, such as acculturation.

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 Exploring associations between oral health and frailty in community-dwelling older people

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
B. Everaars ◽  
K. Jerković – Ćosić ◽  
N. Bleijenberg ◽  
N.J. de Wit ◽  
G.J.M.G. van der Heijden
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Older People ◽  
Dental Care ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Care Utilization ◽  
Emergency Visit ◽  
Dental Care Utilization ◽  
Community Dwelling Older People ◽  
Dental Emergency

Background: In frail older people with natural teeth factors like polypharmacy, reduced salivary flow, a decrease of oral self-care, general healthcare issues, and a decrease in dental care utilization contribute to an increased risk for oral complications. On the other hand, oral morbidity may have a negative impact on frailty. Objective: This study explored associations between oral health and two frailty measures in community-dwelling older people. Design: A cross-sectional study. Setting: The study was carried out in a Primary Healthcare Center (PHC) in The Netherlands. Participants: Of the 5,816 persons registered in the PHC, 1,814 persons were eligible for participation at the start of the study. Measurements: Two frailty measures were used: 1. Being at risk for frailty, using Electronical Medical Record (EMR) data, and: 2. Survey-based frailty using ‘The Groningen Frailty Indicator’ (GFI). For oral health measures, dental-record data (dental care utilization, dental status, and oral health information) and self-reported oral problems were recorded. Univariate regression analyses were applied to determine the association between oral health and frailty, followed by age- and sex-adjusted multivariate logistic regressions. Results: In total 1,202 community-dwelling older people were included in the study, 45% were male and the mean age was 73 years (SD=8). Of all participants, 53% was at risk for frailty (638/1,202), and 19% was frail based on the GFI (222/1,202). A dental emergency visit (Odds Ratio (OR)= 2.0, 95% Confidence Interval (CI)=1.33;3.02 and OR=1.58, 95% CI=1.00;2.49), experiencing oral problems (OR=2.07, 95% CI=1.52;2.81 and OR=2.87, 95% CI= 2.07;3.99), and making dietary adaptations (OR=2.66, 95% CI=1.31;5.41 and OR=5.49, 95% CI= 3.01;10.01) were associated with being at risk for frailty and survey-based frailty respectively. Conclusions: A dental emergency visit and self-reported oral health problems are associated with frailty irrespective of the approach to its measurement. Healthcare professionals should be aware of the associations of oral health and frailty in daily practice.

Dental care utilization in the west of Iran: a cross-sectional analysis of socioeconomic determinants

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 235-241 ◽  
Author(s):  
Satar Rezaei ◽  
Esmail Ghahramani ◽  
Mohammad Hajizadeh ◽  
Bijan Nouri ◽  
Sheno Bayazidi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Socioeconomic Factors ◽  
Dental Care ◽  
Care Utilization ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Dental Care Utilization

Purpose Oral health is a major public health problem, both in developed and developing countries. The purpose of this paper is to examine the utilization of dental care and identify the main socioeconomic factors affecting the use of these services in the city of Sanandaj, west of Iran, in 2015. Design/methodology/approach A cross-sectional survey using multistage sampling was conducted to obtain information on the dental care visits of 520 head of households in Sanandaj. A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data on the utilization of dental visits. Multivariable logistic regression was used to identify the main socioeconomic factors affecting the utilization of dental care in Sanandaj. Findings Results showed that 61.3 percent of the respondents visited a dentist at least once in the last year, of which 45 percent visited dentist for restoration, 27.9 percent had extraction and 10.3 percent had a dental checkup. The average number of dentist visits by respondents was 1.9. Regression results indicated a significant association between socioeconomic factors (e.g. income, educational level and employment status) and utilization of dental care. Originality/value This study suggested that dental care visit was influenced by socioeconomic status of households. Therefore, strategies aimed at improving dental care utilization for socioeconomically disadvantaged households (e.g. dental health insurance) are required to promote oral health among socioeconomically disadvantaged groups.

scholarly journals “Got to build that trust”: Aboriginal Health Workers’ perspectives and experiences of maternal oral health

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ariana C Kong ◽  
Mariana S Sousa ◽  
Lucie Ramjan ◽  
Michelle Dickson ◽  
Joanne Goulding ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Dental Care ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Aboriginal Health ◽  
Health Needs ◽  
New Mothers ◽  
Aboriginal Women

Abstract Background Aboriginal Health Workers provide a unique insight into understanding the health needs of the Aboriginal peoples in the community on account of their cultural knowledge, experiences and understanding of the health services. The aim of this study was to explore the perceptions and experiences of Aboriginal Health Workers towards oral health care to inform the development of an oral health care program to better meet the oral health needs of Aboriginal pregnant women and new mothers.Methods A participatory action research methodology informed the study. Focus groups were conducted with Aboriginal Health Workers at two antenatal health services in Sydney, Australia.Results A total of 14 people participated in the focus groups. The four themes that emerged from the focus groups provided insight on the importance of trust in the building of empowering relationships with Aboriginal women and highlighted the need for Aboriginal Health Workers to receive additional training to better address the oral health needs of Aboriginal pregnant women and new mothers. However, the Aboriginal Health Workers worked in a system fundamentally driven by the legacy of colonisation and integenerational trauma that has created systemic barriers to access of health services, including dental care. The participants recommended that a priority dental referral pathway, that supported continuity of care, could provide increased accessibility to dental care for Aboriginal pregnant women and new mothers.Conclusions The oral health of Aboriginal pregnant women and new mothers is supported by Aboriginal Health Workers, who outlined both a systems and an individual approach in delivery of existing dental care. The Aboriginal Health Workers provided recommendations to develop a program of dental care that could break down the systemic factors that create barriers to accessing dental care for Aboriginal women.

scholarly journals Faktor yang Berhubungan dengan Pemanfaatan Pelayanan Kesehatan Gigi dan Mulut di Puskesmas Karanganyar Purbalingga Jawa Tengah: Studi tentang Faktor Pengetahuan, Pendidikan, Pekerjaan, Pendapatan, dan Aksesibilitas

e-GIGI ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 273
Author(s):  
Sindiawani G. Radiani ◽  
Oedijani Santoso ◽  
Yoghi B. Prabowo ◽  
Tira H. Skripsa
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Dental Care ◽  
Care Utilization ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Dental Care Utilization ◽  
Regression Test ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Oral Health Services ◽  
Logistic Regression Test

Abstract: Utilization of dental and oral health services cover the health service and the usage of facilities. This study was aimed to determine and to analyze the relationship between knowledge, education, income, occupation, and accessibility of dental care utilization and oral health services at Karang- anyar health centers of Purbalingga. This was an analytical survey study with a cross sectional design. There were 185 respondents of the working area of Karanganyar health center selected by consecutive sampling. Data were collected by using a validated questionnaire. Data were analyzed by using chi-square test followed by logistic regression test. The results showed that there were 76.8% of respondents who used dental care and oral health services in the three last months before pandemic Covid-19; 35% of respondents had no work; 69.2% had low level of education; 81.21% had high level of knowledge; 83.2% had low income; and 85.1% clarified that the accessibility was not reachable. The chi-square test showed a significant correlation between levels of knowledge (p=0.02), income (p=0.04), education (p=0.012) and dental care utilization as well as oral health services. The logistic regression test showed that knowledge (OR=0.569 (95%CI:0.358-0.903) was the most dominant correlated to dental care utilization and oral health services. In conclusion, levels of knowledge, income, and education had significant relationships with dental care utilization and oral health services at Karanganyar health center.Keywords: knowledge; income; education; dental care utilization and oral health servicesAbstrak: Pemanfaatan pelayanan kesehatan gigi dan mulut mencakup pelayanan dan penggunaan fasilitas pelayanan kesehatan gigi dan mulut. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui dan menganalisis hubungan antara pengetahuan, pendapatan, pendidikan, pekerjaan, dan aksesibilitas terhadap pemanfaatan pelayanan kesehatan gigi dan mulut di Puskesmas Karanganyar Kabupaten Purbalingga. Jenis penelitian ialah survei analitik dengan desain potong lintang. Sampel penelitian ialah 185 masyarakat di wilayah kerja Puskesmas Karanganyar, dipilih secara consecutive sampling. Pengambilan data dilakukan dengan menggunakan kuisioner yang sudah divalidasi. Data dianalisis menggunakan uji chi-square dilanjutkan dengan uji regresi logistik. Hasil penelitian mendapatkan bahwa responden yang memanfaatkan pelayanan kesehatan gigi dan mulut tida bulan terakhir sebelum pandemi covid-19 sebanyak 76,8%; tidak bekerja 35%; pendidikan rendah 69,2%; tingkat pengetahuan tinggi 81,1%; pendapatan rendah 83,2%; dan 85.1% menyatakan aksesibilitas tidak terjangkau. Hasil uji chi-square menunjukkan hubungan bermakna antara tingkat pengetahuan (p=0,02), pendapatan (p=0,04), pendidikan (p=0,012) terhadap pemanfaatan pelayanan kesehatan gigi dan mulut. Hasil uji regresi logistik menunjukkan bahwa faktor pengetahuan OR=0,569 (95% CI:0,358-0,903) yang paling dominan berhubungan dengan pemanfaatan pelayanan kesehatan gigi dan mulut. Simpulan penelitian ini ialah tingkat pengetahuan, pendapatan, pendidikan memiliki hubungan bermakna dengan pemanfaatanpelayanan kesehatan gigi dan mulut di Puskesmas Karanganyar.Kata kunci: pengetahuan; pendapatan; pendidikan; pemanfaatan pelayanan kesehatan gigi dan mulut 

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