Profile of the adult population of the city of Corrientes (Argentina) in relation to dental health insurance
J. oral res. (Impresa)
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6(5): 117-120, May 2017.
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em Inglês
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ABSTRACT
Objective:
to characterize the adult population of the city of Corrientes (Argentina) in relation to dental health insurance according to sociodemographic and dental variables. Materials andMethods:
A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in the city of Corrientes (Argentina). Information regarding the study variables was collected through the application of a structured survey. Sample size was determined by establishing a 95 percent confidence level (381 subjects between 35 and 44 years of age). The direct face-to-face observation technique was used for data collection. A simple random sample design was applied for the selection of the homes to be surveyed, which was complemented by a non-probabilistic sampling using quotas for the selection of the individuals to be interviewed from the 2010 Population Census data.Results:
Of the total of the participants, 56.4 percent had dental health insurance. Health insurance was significantly associated with a higher socioeconomic level OR 1.90 (95 percent CI 1.26-2.87, p=0.01); greater probability of having had a consultation in the 12 months prior to the interview OR 1.74 (95 percent CI 1.13-2.68, p=0.01), going to the dentist for dental treatments OR 1.5 (95 percent CI 1.02-2.43, p=0.03), or because of pain or an emergency problem OR 1.59 (95 percent CI 1.05- 2.42, p=0.02), and presenting better oral hygiene self-care.Conclusions:
There are oral health inequities in the adult population of the city of Corrientes (Argentina). Having dental health insurance is associated with a higher socioeconomic level, having more frequent dental consultations to get dental treatment and in emergency situations, as well as presenting better oral hygiene self-care.
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Assunto principal:
Saúde Bucal
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Seguro Odontológico
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo observacional
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Estudo de prevalência
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Pesquisa qualitativa
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Fatores de risco
Limite:
Adulto
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Feminino
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Humanos
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Masculino
País/Região como assunto:
América do Sul
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Argentina
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
J. oral res. (Impresa)
Assunto da revista:
Odontologia
Ano de publicação:
2017
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
País de afiliação:
Argentina
Instituição/País de afiliação:
Universidad Nacional del Nordeste/AR
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