Political priority of oral health in India: analysis of the reasons for neglect

Abstract

Limited accessibility to oral health care, poor portrayals of the severity and extent of the burden, and inertia to address-related challenges are important factors contributing to the low political priority of oral health.

Application of policy analysis models in oral health issues: A Review

“…Evaluation is the activity by which we develop an awareness of a policy’s merit, value, and usefulness. [44] Evidences showed the importance of this policy level[154546] that confirmed our results. Though there are many articles focused on evaluation stage, the researches guided by policy models are scarce.…”

“…[15171819202123] So, stakeholders should be identified and analyzed based on their power and interest. According to the results, stakeholders are important in the use of evidence, setting the agenda, emphasizing the importance of oral health, and mobilizing resources and activities.…”

“…In some studies, political power was highlighted as one of the most important factors in neglecting oral health as a national priority,[1520] which reflected the role of stakeholders and players. Though, the stakeholder power and interest is so important but it should be mentioned that the power of ideas, issues, and political context would be considered.…”

“…It could be because of neglecting oral health priority in the countries[15203242] The researchers tried to solve the problem at agenda setting step. In reviewed studies, three models were applied in agenda setting stage.…”

Pooled prevalence estimates of malocclusion among Indian children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis

“…Currently, India has no mechanism for continuous surveillance of oral diseases nor there is no separate budget for oral health [12]. Therefore, to fill up the time gap before another nationwide survey is instituted, integrated studies such as a systematic review and meta-analysis can act as an invaluable tool to update oral health policy makers regarding the current burden of oral diseases in Indian population.…”