Routine medical and dental examinations: a case study of adults in Tema community 20 in Ghana

Danquah, Esther Priscilla Biamah; Agyemang, Samuel Agyei; Amon, Samuel; Aikins, Moses

doi:10.1080/14635240.2019.1695529

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“…Females are known to pay more attention to their oral health, have more compliance and exhibit better oral health behaviours than males [ 32 ]. Our study found that married status was associated with non-utilisation of dental services, which was similar to the findings in previous studies [ 4 , 33 ]. An explanation might be that married people tended to be healthier than non-married people [ 34 ], having less need for health care.…”

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“…An explanation might be that married people tended to be healthier than non-married people [ 34 ], having less need for health care. Another study suggested that married people might not see the benefits of dental examination unless they have needs, and thus their partners might also not encourage them to have regular examination [ 4 ].…”

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“…A national health survey in 2018 estimated that 96% of Indonesians did not visit a dentist within the past year [ 1 ]. Several factors that influence dental service utilisation have been identified in other countries, such as age, gender, marital status, residential area, education, income, health insurance and individual health needs, including dental pain and self-perceived oral health [ 3 , 4 , 5 ].…”

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Factors Affecting Dental Service Utilisation in Indonesia: A Population-Based Multilevel Analysis

Santoso

Bramantoro

Bagoly

et al. 2020

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This study aimed to examine the prevalence of dental service utilisation in Indonesia and its association with social determinants at individual and community levels. Cross-sectional data from the 2014 Indonesian Family Life Survey (IFLS-5) was analysed. Individual independent variables included age, sex, marital status, educational attainment, economic status, health insurance, dental pain, self-reported mouth ulcers, self-rated health status, unmet healthcare needs and smoking status, while community independent variables included cognitive, structural social capital and residential area. Multilevel logistic regressions were performed to explore the associations between independent variables at different levels and the outcome of dental service utilisation. Of the total sample of 16,860 adults aged 15 years or older in our study, around 86.4% never visited a dentist. Dental service utilisation was associated with older age, female, currently not married, higher education level and economic status, health insurance, dental pain, self-reported mouth ulcers, met healthcare needs, never smoking, living in urban areas and communities with high structural social capital. Both individual and broader social determinants influenced dental service utilisation in Indonesia. These factors should be considered in the formulation of oral health policies and programmes aiming to improve dental service utilisation in the country.

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Factors Affecting Dental Service Utilisation in Indonesia: A Population-Based Multilevel Analysis

Santoso

Bramantoro

Bagoly

et al. 2020

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“…Another study conducted on 216 adults in Tema showed that the practice of routine medical and dental examinations was higher among adults with higher education status. Other factors that were found to increase the likelihood of increased routine medical and dental examinations was being over 50 years, being male, higher income earner, and being unmarried [18].…”

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Attitudes and Factors Determining the Practice of Routine Medical Checkups in the People of Rawalpindi, Pakistan: A Cross-Sectional Study

Fazal,

Shahani,

Gondal

et al. 2023

Cureus

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Introduction: Routine medical checkup (RMC) is a screening and preventive technique that is implied to detect non-communicable diseases (NCDs). This study aims to assess the awareness in public regarding RMC, the association between education level and level of familiarity regarding RMC, and factors that prevent and encourage the practice of RMC by the public.Methods: This is a cross-sectional study carried out in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. Health professionals and individuals who refused to consent were excluded from the study. Data was collected using a mixed-mode questionnaire, and convenient sampling was used. The sample size was calculated to be 355 according to the WHO sample size calculator. A total of 356 individuals participated in this study after giving informed consent. Both male and female adults aged 18 or older and residents of Rawalpindi were included in the study. Individuals younger than 18 were excluded.Results: Among the 356 study participants, 160 (45%) were males, and 196 (55%) were females. The mean age was 27.57±10.027. Among the total participants, 33 (9.3%) individuals had primary-level education, 100 (28.1%) individuals had secondary-level education, and 233 (62.6%) had graduate-level education. A total of 329 (92.9%) participants knew that RMCs could help in early diagnosis and treatment. On the contrary, only 154 (43.3%) people knew that RMCs involve screening all body tissues. Only 329 (92.4%) participants said that they were aware that timely diagnosis through RMC can lead to early treatment. Graduates were generally more aware of different aspects of RMCs, especially in the domains of awareness regarding what an RMC is and that RMC can help in timely diagnosis compared to participants who had primary or secondary level of education (p<0.001). Females had a greater overall awareness of RMCs than males (p<0.001). Graduates were more likely to undergo RMCs than people educated till the primary or secondary level (p<0.001). The most common reason for undergoing RMC was "just concerned about health," which was selected by 130 (36.5%) participants. The most common reason mentioned by participants for not having an RMC was ''heavy cost,'' mentioned by 104 (29.2%) participants.Conclusion: Most of the participants of this study were well educated and were students in terms of profession. The majority of the study population knew that RMCs could help in early diagnosis and treatment. Awareness regarding RMCs was linked to educational level. Females had overall better knowledge regarding RMCs than men. The most common reported reason to have an RMC was a health concern, and the most common reported reason for not having an RMC was its high cost.

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“…The 2018 national health survey estimates that 96% of Indonesians have not visited the dentist in the past year [5]. Several factors influencing the utilization of dental services have been identified in other countries, such as age, gender, marital status, area of residence, education, income, health insurance, and individual health needs, including dental pain and self-perceived oral health [7], [8]. Dental caries is a disease that is often found in every social stratum of Indonesian society.…”

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The Effectiveness of Vegetable Starfruit Juice (Averrhoa bilimbi) and Rosella Tea (Hibiscus sabdariffa L) Against the Inhibition of Dental Plaque Formation

Imran¹,

Kurniawati

Amiruddin

et al. 2022

Open Access Maced J Med Sci

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BACKGROUND: Dental disease is a significant public health problem. Various efforts have been made to maintain oral health by utilizing natural ingredients from plants. One of the natural ingredients often used among the community is Vegetable Starfruit Juice (Averrhoa bilimbi) and Rosella Tea. AIM: The purpose of this study was to analyze the effectiveness of Starfruit and rosella tea (Hibiscus sabdariffa L) on the Inhibition of Dental Plaque Formation. METHODS: Design this research is an experimental study with a post-test design only. The research was conducted in Gampong Batoh, Lueng Bata District, Banda Aceh City, from June 26 to October 04, 2021. The study population was the community of Gampong Batoh, Banda Aceh City. The sample in this study used a purposive sampling technique. The sample in this study met the criteria and was willing to assist in implementing the research by signing the informed consent. The number of research samples was 40 people. RESULTS: The results showed a significant difference in the effectiveness of Starfruit juice and rosella tea on the inhibition of plaque formation based on time duration (p < 0.05). The group that rinsed with rosella tea solution had more effective inhibition than the group that rinsed with vegetable Starfruit juice solution (p < 0.05). Vegetable Starfruit (A. bilimbi) and Rosella Tea contain bioactive compounds such as alkaloids, flavonoids, saponins, and tannins that can act as antibacterial agents in inhibiting the growth of Staphylococcus aureus. CONCLUSION: Vegetable Starfruit Juice (A. bilimbi) and Rosella Tea (H. sabdariffa L) effectively inhibit the formation of dental plaque.

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Routine medical and dental examinations: a case study of adults in Tema community 20 in Ghana

Cited by 4 publications

References 28 publications

Factors Affecting Dental Service Utilisation in Indonesia: A Population-Based Multilevel Analysis

Factors Affecting Dental Service Utilisation in Indonesia: A Population-Based Multilevel Analysis

Attitudes and Factors Determining the Practice of Routine Medical Checkups in the People of Rawalpindi, Pakistan: A Cross-Sectional Study

The Effectiveness of Vegetable Starfruit Juice (Averrhoa bilimbi) and Rosella Tea (Hibiscus sabdariffa L) Against the Inhibition of Dental Plaque Formation

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