Social backgrounds, oral behaviors and dental service utilization among Thai older adults: data from the national oral health survey

Harirugsakul, Punkanit; Kaewkamnerdpong, Issarapong; Krisdapong, Sudaduang; Prasertsom, Piyada; Niyomsilp, Kornkamol; Vejvithee, Warangkana

doi:10.1108/jhr-11-2019-0253

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“…This is because previous research has found that health-related behaviours including brushing teeth twice a day and non-smoking were more likely to signal increased use of dental health services in the past 12 months. 36 In line with Chaianant and colleagues' study, only 6.6% of working adults in 2017 visited a dentist for a check-up, and of those more were likely to be non-smokers. 37 Even though equitable access should be the outcome of UHC implementation, evidence from case studies in various countries…”

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“…Health‐related behaviours such as physical inactivity, low fruit and vegetable intake, alcoholic drinking and smoking status could also be the focus of such public health campaigns. This is because previous research has found that health‐related behaviours including brushing teeth twice a day and non‐smoking were more likely to signal increased use of dental health services in the past 12 months 36 . In line with Chaianant and colleagues' study, only 6.6% of working adults in 2017 visited a dentist for a check‐up, and of those more were likely to be non‐smokers 37…”

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Inequalities in dental service utilization among Thai adults from 2000 to 2017

Chaianant

Tussanapirom

Kettratad

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nationally representative sample of Thai adults aged 35-44 went to see the dentist during the past year was used to define DU. The slope index of inequality (SII) and relative index of inequality (RII) were used to assess and compare education and incomerelated inequalities in DU. Poisson regression was used to assess factors associated with DU. Income inequalities were not reported for the year 2001 (Income data not available).Results: Although DU increased after UCS implementation, socioeconomic inequalities persisted. DU was concentrated among high-education and income groups.

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Inequalities in dental service utilization among Thai adults from 2000 to 2017

Chaianant

Tussanapirom

Kettratad

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“…However, participants with UCS are less likely to utilize dental care [ 31 ]. A previous study conducted in Thailand reported that elderly participants insured under the CSMBS had 1.3 times significantly higher chance of visiting dental services than people insured under the UCS [ 16 ]. One possible reason for the lower level of access could be due to the long waiting time for dental care, because the provision of dental care under the UCS is delivered only during the office hours in public dental facilities.…”

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“…After obtaining written informed consent from the participants, a structural questionnaire survey was conducted before clinical oral examination. Detailed information about the 8th Thailand’s National Oral Health Survey has been described elsewhere [ 15 , 16 ]. In the 8th survey, 4683 adults (aged 35–44 years) underwent oral examination and interviews.…”

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Inequalities in Periodontal Disease According to Insurance Schemes in Thailand

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Oshiro

Zaitsu

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Few studies have considered the effects of insurance on periodontal disease. We aimed to investigate the association between insurance schemes and periodontal disease among adults, using Thailand’s National Oral Health Survey (2017) data. A modified Community Periodontal Index was used to measure periodontal disease. Insurance schemes were categorized into the Universal Coverage Scheme (UCS), Civil Servant Medical Benefit Scheme (CSMBS), Social Security Scheme (SSS), and “others”. Poisson regression was applied to estimate the prevalence ratios (PRs) of insurance schemes for periodontal disease, with adjustment for age, gender, residential location, education attainment, and income. The data of 4534 participants (mean age, 39.6 ± 2.9 years; 2194 men, 2340 women) were analyzed. The proportions of participants with gingivitis or periodontitis were 87.6% and 25.9%, respectively. In covariate adjusted models, lowest education (PRs, 1.03; 95% CI, 1.01–1.06) and UCS (PRs, 1.05; 95% CI, 1.02–1.08) yielded significantly higher PRs for gingivitis, whereas lowest education (PRs, 1.20; 95% CI, 1.05–1.37) and UCS (PRs, 1.17; 95% CI, 1.02–1.34) yielded substantially higher PRs for periodontitis. Insurance schemes may be social predictors of periodontal disease. For better oral health, reduced insurance inequalities are required to increase access to regular dental visits and utilization in Thailand.

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“… Access level [ 19 , 35 , 76 ] Access had a positive relationship with utilization of oral and dental services by the elderly. Income [ 17 , 18 , 20 , 23 , 24 , 28 , 39 , 50 , 51 , 57 , 69 , 75 , 77 , 79 , 82 , 94 – 99 ] Income had a positive relationship with utilization of oral and dental services. Membership in Insurance Funds [ 20 , 28 , 29 , 52 , 57 , 62 , 69 , 77 , 82 , 98 – 101 ] Utilization of oral and dental services was higher among the elderly membered in insurance funds.…”

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Factors affecting oral and dental services` utilization among Elderly: a scoping review

Ghanbari-Jahromi,

Bastani,

Jalali

et al. 2023

BMC Oral Health

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Background Regular use of oral and dental services by the elderly is one of the important factors in reducing oral and dental diseases. This study aimed to identify the factors affecting oral and dental services` utilization among elderly. Methods The published articles on the factors affecting oral and dental services` utilization among elderly were found through a scoping search and using related keywords in PubMed, Scopus, Embase, and Web of Science databases within January 2000 - December 2022 according to the PRISMA guidelines. The data were analyzed using the thematic analysis method. Results Among the 2381 articles retrieved from the databases, forty-two were extracted. The factors affecting oral and dental services` utilization among elderly were classified into five main components as follows: access, demographic factors, social factors, health level, and mental factors. The results showed that income, education level, living area, number of teeth, and importance of care were the most frequent in the main components of access, demographic factors, social factors, health level, and mental factors, respectively. Conclusion Equitable utilization of oral and dental services is the right of all members of the society, especially the elderly. Therefore, it is necessary to provide the elderly with suitable conditions to utilize such services, which are mostly luxury items. Furthermore, increasing the elderly’s awareness and encouraging them to use oral and dental services regularly can help reduce the burden of oral and dental diseases.

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Social backgrounds, oral behaviors and dental service utilization among Thai older adults: data from the national oral health survey

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Inequalities in dental service utilization among Thai adults from 2000 to 2017

Inequalities in dental service utilization among Thai adults from 2000 to 2017

Inequalities in Periodontal Disease According to Insurance Schemes in Thailand

Factors affecting oral and dental services` utilization among Elderly: a scoping review

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