Access to Dental Services and Related Factors in Adolescents from Vitória, Espírito Santo, Brazil, 2011
Pesqui. bras. odontopediatria clín. integr
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15(1): 253-262, 2015. tab
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ABSTRACT
To characterize access of adolescents to dental services and identify its determinants. Material and Methods:
This is a cross-sectional, population-based study conducted with a representative sample of 431 adolescents aged 15-19 years in a health district of Vitória, ES. The interviews were guided by a structured questionnaire with socio-demographic questions, service utilization, and self-perceived oral health. SPSS statistical software version 15.0 was used. Statistical analysis consisted of the use of simple frequency with proportion and chi-square tests. Significance level of 5% was adopted.Results:
Most respondents visit the dentist at least once a year, having as main reason routine visit, are attended in public services and positively evaluate the service provided. Factors associated with greater access to dental services (consultation once a year) were care in private service (p = 0.000), schooling (p = 0.019) and positive self-perceived oral health (p = 0.047).Conclusion:
It was concluded that the prevalence of recent use of dental services among adolescents was high and access was related to service profile, self-perceived oral health and schooling...
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Asunto principal:
Salud Bucal
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Adolescente
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Atención Odontológica
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Accesibilidad a los Servicios de Salud
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio observacional
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Estudio de prevalencia
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Estudio pronóstico
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Investigación cualitativa
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Factores de riesgo
Límite:
Humanos
País/Región como asunto:
America del Sur
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Brasil
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Pesqui. bras. odontopediatria clín. integr
Asunto de la revista:
Odontología
Año:
2015
Tipo del documento:
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