Utilization of oral health care services and perceived barriers among adults residing in Jiri, Nepal: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Utilization of oral health services on a regular basis is essential for addressing any oral health problem and preventing the development of more serious concerns. However, there exist some barriers that directly impact utilization of dental services, like cost, lack of awareness, anxiety or dental fear, accessibility and availability of dental services. Therefore, this study was conducted to determine dental service utilization and perceived barriers among adults residing in Jiri, Nepal.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted among 725 adult residents of Jiri who were interviewed with the help of a validated and pre-tested questionnaire. Data were analyzed in SPSS version 24. Mean and standard deviation were computed for continuous data like age. Frequency

SUBMITTER: Dahal S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12044843 | biostudies-literature | 2025 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature