Felt and Normative Needs for Oral Health and Utilization of Services

Dany, Subha Soumya; Naik, Choubarga; Tangade, Pradeep; Satpathy, Anup K

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“…The financial cost associated with therapeutic procedures in developed countries compared to developing countries might be the reason behind the differences of interest and utilization of preventive dental services. (62.54%) in another study in India (29).…”

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Effect of the healthcare for newly wedded programme on the utilization of oral health services among married women before their first pregnancy in Kalutara District, Sri Lanka

Gayathri,

Ratnayake

2023

J Coll Community Phys Sri Lanka

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Introduction: Oral health denotes an important perspective of health for women. The Healthcare for Newly Wedded Programme (HNWP) has a major role on improving oral health among married women before their first pregnancy.Objectives: To assess the utilization of oral health services and effect of the HNWP on the utilization of oral health services among married women before their first pregnancy in Kalutara District.Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study was done among 820 married women before their first pregnancy in Kalutara District. The sample was obtained by two-stage cluster sampling method based on probability-proportionate-tosize technique. An interviewer-administered questionnaire and an oral health assessment form were used for data collection. Categorical data were presented as percentages with 95% confidence intervals (CI). Bivariate analysis was done for comparisons and multivariate analysis was done to adjust for confounders.Results: Only 21.5% of the participants had utilized oral health care services after marriage and 38.5% of women who had perceived dental treatment needs, utilized oral health services. In this context, the most frequent reason for non-attendance was thinking that there was no need for treatment. Participation in the HNWP was significantly associated with the utilization of oral health services (p<0.001), screened for oral diseases (p<0.001) and free of oral diseases (p=0.003). Being referred to a dental clinic was significantly associated with the utilization of oral health services (p=<0.001), screened for oral diseases (p=0.001) and free of oral diseases (p=0.001).Conclusions & Recommendations: Utilization of oral health services among married women prior to their first pregnancy remained at an unsatisfactory level. The results of the present study indicated that the HNWP is effective in improving utilization of oral health services among them. Therefore, utilization of oral health services among married women before their first pregnancy should be improved through the HNWP.

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Effect of the healthcare for newly wedded programme on the utilization of oral health services among married women before their first pregnancy in Kalutara District, Sri Lanka

Gayathri,

Ratnayake

2023

J Coll Community Phys Sri Lanka

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“…Consequently, the disease is neglected, until complications set in [ 67 , 68 ]. Even in situations of mild, symptomatic dental problems, the fact that many people do not associate fatality with oral diseases often leads to a delay in their seeking of care [ 69 ].…”

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Oral health in an urban slum, Nigeria: residents’ perceptions, practices and care-seeking experiences

Osuh,

Oke,

Lilford

et al. 2023

BMC Oral Health

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Background/introduction One of the key recommendations for the new WHO global strategy for oral health is inclusion of disadvantaged populations and their engagement in policy dialogues such that their needs and views are addressed in policy decisions. Objectives This study explored oral health perceptions, practices and care-seeking experiences of slum residents in Ibadan, Nigeria. Method Focus group discussions (FGD) were conducted with family health-decision makers in an urban slum site. Oral health perceptions, practices, and care-seeking experiences were discussed. FGDs were recorded, transcribed, and translated. ATLAS.ti qualitative research software was deployed for analysis using thematic analysis. Results Six FGD sessions, divided by gender and age, were conducted between September–October 2019, (N = total 58 participants, aged 25 to 59 years). Common dental ailments mentioned were dental pain, tooth sensitivity, bleeding gums, tooth decay, mouth odor, gum disease, and tooth fracture. Perceived causes of dental conditions included poor dental hygiene and habits, sugary diets, ignorance, and supernatural forces. Mouth cleaning was mostly done once daily using toothbrush and paste. Other cleaning tools were ground glass, wood ash, charcoal, “epa Ijebu” (a dentrifice), and “orin ata” (a type of chewing stick). Remedies for relieving dental pain included over-the-counter medicines, warm salted water, gin, tobacco (snuff/powdered), cow urine/dung, battery fluid, and various mixtures/ concoctions. Visits to the dentists were mentioned by a few but this was usually as last resort. Main barriers to accessing care from dental care facilities were unaffordability of service charges and fear of extreme treatment measures (extraction). Suggested measures to improve timely access to dental health care included reducing/subsidizing costs of treatments and medications, offering non-extraction treatment options, and oral health education programmes. Conclusion The slum residents experience various forms of dental ailments mostly pain-related. The residents perceived formal dental clinics as unaffordable, thereby engaging in self‐care remedies and harmful oral health practices before seeking professional help. Policymakers and decision-makers may leverage this empirical evidence for the people’s education on early dental care and address challenges to affordable, available, and acceptable oral healthcare services among slum residents to improve access to care facilities.

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Felt and Normative Needs for Oral Health and Utilization of Services

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Effect of the healthcare for newly wedded programme on the utilization of oral health services among married women before their first pregnancy in Kalutara District, Sri Lanka

Effect of the healthcare for newly wedded programme on the utilization of oral health services among married women before their first pregnancy in Kalutara District, Sri Lanka

Oral health in an urban slum, Nigeria: residents’ perceptions, practices and care-seeking experiences

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