Factors Associated with Dental Service Use Based on the Andersen Model: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT: A systematic review synthesizing studies examining the determinants of dental service use drawing on the (extended) Andersen model is lacking. Hence, our purpose was to fill this knowledge gap; Methods: Three established electronic databases (PubMed, PsycInfo, as well as CINAHL) were searched. Observational studies focusing on the determinants of dental service use drawing on the Andersen model were included; Results: In sum, 41 studies have been included (ten studies investigating children/adolescents and 31 studies investigating adults). Among children, particularly higher age (predisposing characteristic), higher income (enabling resource) and more oral health problems (need factor) were associated with increased dental service use. Among adults, findings are, in general, less consisten

SUBMITTER: Hajek A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7967618 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature