Self-reported dental visits among adults in Benin City, Nigeria. Int Dent J 2004 Dec;54(6):450-6
Date
01/07/2005Pubmed ID
15633502DOI
10.1111/j.1875-595x.2004.tb00303.xScopus ID
2-s2.0-10444285418 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 14 CitationsAbstract
OBJECTIVE: To identify patterns and predictive factors independently associated with self-reported dental visits of adults resident in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria.
METHODS: A cross-sectional study of 358 adults aged 18-64 years using a closed ended, oral health questionnaire administered by trained interviewers to assess sociodemographic information and factors associated with oral healthcare utilisation.
RESULTS: 26% of adults reported having visited a dentist within the previous 12 months, 22% within 12-36 months, 30% over 36 months previously, and 22% had never been to a dentist. 32% visited a dentist for treatment, 22% when in pain, and 2% when referred. Those aged 25-34 years were twice as likely as those aged 18-24 years to have visited a dentist in the past year after adjusting for sex, and employment. Women were twice as likely as men to have visited a dentist within the past 12 months after adjusting for age and employment.
CONCLUSION: Being of younger age, female and employed were associated with visiting a dentist in the previous 12 months.
Author List
Okunseri C, Born D, Chattopadhyay AAuthor
Christopher Okunseri DDS,MS Associate Professor and Director in the Clinical Services department at Marquette UniversityMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
AdolescentAdult
Age Factors
Attitude to Health
Cross-Sectional Studies
Dental Care
Educational Status
Employment
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Nigeria
Pain Management
Referral and Consultation
Sex Factors
Socioeconomic Factors
Time Factors
