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Maternal characteristics and treatment needs as predictors of dental health services utilization among Mexican school children.



Medina Solís, Carlo Eduardo

2012

Vallejos-Sánchez AA, Medina-Solís CE, Minaya-Sánchez M, Villalobos-Rodelo JJ, Marquez-Corona ML, Islas-Granillo H, Maupomé G. Maternal characteristics and treatment needs as predictors of dental health services utilization among Mexican school children. European Journal of Paediatric Dentistry 2012; 13(4): 307-310.


Abstract


Objective: To determine whether maternal characteristics and treatment needs are associated with dental health services utilization (DHSU) in school children. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional study in 1373 school children ages 6-12 years in elementary schools in Campeche, Mexico collected family and socio-demographic characteristics; an oral examination was conducted. The dependent variable was DHSU in the year preceding the study. Results: DHSU prevalence was 65.5%. The variables associated (p<0.05) with DHSU in the final multivariate model were age (OR=1.27), maternal schooling (OR=1.07), mother's attitude toward oral health (OR=1.39), frequency of tooth brushing (OR=1.83), enamel defects (OR=1.55), and unmet oral health needs (moderate: OR=1.42 and high: OR=2.30). Conclusions: Specific socio-demographic and maternal variables were associated with DHSU. Strategies are needed to increase appropriate and timely use of services to improve health status.



Producto de Investigación UAEH




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