Social determinants of seeking emergency and routine dental care in Saudi Arabia during the COVID-19 pandemic.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Between March and June 2020, closing dental clinics during the COVID-19 pandemic except for emergency dental care was recommended. It is documented that health-seeking behaviors change during pandemics. The objective of this study was to examine social determinants associated with decisions to seek dental care in Saudi Arabia during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods

A total of 4372 participants were invited to this cross-sectional web-based survey distributed from April 21 to June 20, 2020. The survey included a list of emergency, urgent, and routine dental procedures. Participants were asked if they would seek dental care for these conditions during the pandemic, and what pain severity would make them seek dental treatment. Logistic regression models were performed

SUBMITTER: Meisha DE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8074701 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature