Perception and belief in oral health among Karen ethnic group living along Thai-Myanmar border, Thailand.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Utilization of oral health services has been low among rural populations in Thailand, especially for minority ethnicity populations living along the borders. The aim of this study was to increase understanding of the determinants of the underutilization of oral health services among these populations.

Methods

A qualitative study using in-depth interview and semi-structured interview was conducted among participants of Karen ethnicity living in Mae Tan Sub-district, Thasongyang District, Tak Province, Thailand. The interviews focused on exploring the participants' perceptions of oral health problems, oral health and hygiene, and oral health-seeking behaviors. The verbatim-transcribed interviews were analyzed using thematic analysis.

Results

A total of 101 pa

SUBMITTER: Wai Yan Myint Thu S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7659163 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature