Guardians' preferences for pit and fissure sealing services in China: evidence from a discrete choice experiment.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Dental caries represents a significant global public health challenge, with particularly high prevalence rates observed among Chinese children. Pit and fissure sealing (PFS) has been established as an effective and cost-efficient preventive intervention, yet service coverage remains suboptimal in China. This study examines guardians' preferences and preference heterogeneity regarding PFS services, with the aim of informing tailored service delivery and policy interventions to enhance PFS uptake.

Methods

A discrete choice experiment was conducted through face-to-face interviews with 411 guardians. Four key attributes were included: preventive effectiveness, preventive service time, distance and out-of-pocket (OOP) service cost. Data were analysed using a mixed logi

SUBMITTER: Chen Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12522783 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature