Oral health service utilization patterns among preschool children in Beijing, China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The utilization of oral health services in children remains at a relatively low level in China. However, little is known about the utilization patterns and related factors. The objective of this study was to explore the patterns of oral health service utilization and to determine the related factors among preschool children in Beijing, China, based on the Andersen behavioral model.

Methods

A cross-sectional study of 1425 preschool children aged 2 to 6 years was carried out in five kindergartens in Beijing, China. A questionnaire investigation of parents/caregivers was performed to collect information on oral health service utilization. Oral health needs were evaluated through oral health examinations. Chi-square tests, t-tests, multivariate logistic regression and

SUBMITTER: Xu M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5838987 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature