Author:

• Maria Silvina Dho - Dho, Maria Silvina - Universidad Nacional del NOrdeste, Facultad de Odontología - <silvinadho@gmail.com>

Thematic Area:

Saúde Bucal

Abstract:

Purpose: The following paper seeks to analyze the factors associated to the use of dental health services (UDHS) by adults in the city of Corrientes, Argentina.
Method: Cross sectional study. Information concerning the study variables was collected through an in-home survey. The sample size was established with a 95% confidence level (381 individuals). A simple random sampling design was used, which was complemented with a non-probability quota sampling. The data was analyzed using SPSS version 21.0. and Epidat version 3.1. softwares.
Results: Socio-economic level, dental health coverage, fear of dental care, perception of oral health, knowledge about oral health, and oral hygiene habits were significantly associated to the UDHS over the last twelve months. These same factors, excluding dental health coverage and knowledge about oral health, were associated to the UDHS for routine dental check-ups.
Conclusion: Measures should be implemented to increase the UDHS for prevention purposes in men and women of all socio-economic levels, particularly in less-privileged individuals.

Keywords:

Oral healthDental careHealth services

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