Oral health in an urban slum, Nigeria: residents' perceptions, practices and care-seeking experiences.

ABSTRACT:

Background/introduction

One of the key recommendations for the new WHO global strategy for oral health is inclusion of disadvantaged populations and their engagement in policy dialogues such that their needs and views are addressed in policy decisions.

Objectives

This study explored oral health perceptions, practices and care-seeking experiences of slum residents in Ibadan, Nigeria.

Method

Focus group discussions (FGD) were conducted with family health-decision makers in an urban slum site. Oral health perceptions, practices, and care-seeking experiences were discussed. FGDs were recorded, transcribed, and translated. ATLAS.ti qualitative research software was deployed for analysis using thematic analysis.

Results

Six FGD sessions, divided by gender and age, we

SUBMITTER: Osuh ME 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10492367 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature