Practicing Dentists’ Self-Efficacy and Associated Factors in Managing the Treatment of Adults with Mental and Physical Disabilities
An Exploratory Cross-Sectional Study in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15465978 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Sitah Alqahtani (0000-0002-3328-5984, King Saud University), Sakher AlQahtani (King Saud University), Ebtissam Z Murshid (King Saud University), Ebtissam Murshid (King Saud University), Hani T Fadel (0000-0001-9113-2399, Taibah University), Saba Kassim (0000-0001-6236-3390, Taibah University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2017 |
| Volume | 14 |
| Issue | 12 |
| Pages | 1549-1549 |
| Publication date | 2017-12-11 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601 |
| Publisher | Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3390/ijerph14121549 |
| PMID | 29232884 |
| OpenAlex | W2773001125 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 28 |
Background: Provision of oral healthcare to adults with mental and physical disabilities (AMPD) remains a challenging area across various healthcare systems. The present study aimed to assess self-reported efficacy and investigate factors associated with self-efficacy in the management of AMPD among practicing dentists in Saudi Arabia. Methods: A pilot-tested, self-administered questionnaire was distributed to a convenience sample of 1000 dentists. Descriptive and inferential analyses were performed on the collected responses. Results: Among the respondents (54%), 43% were males. Only 14% described their self-efficacy in managing AMPD as "High". Multivariable regression analyses revealed significant associations between "High" self-efficacy and male gender (Odd ratio (OR) = 2.39, 95% CI = 1.16-4.89), experience practicing dentistry for 11 years or more (OR = 2.19, 95% CI = 1.04-4.47), specialization in pediatric dentistry (OR = 3.98, 95% CI = 1.31-12.07), previous experience in managing AMPD (OR = 4.23, 95% CI = 1.59-11.22), and awareness of regulations for managing AMPD (OR = 2.62, 95% CI = 1.42-4.38). The interaction of gender x age was significantly associated ( p = 0.028) with "High" self-efficacy. Gender-stratified analyses revealed a significant association between age and "High" self-efficacy among male dentists only. Conclusions: The findings of the present study highlight that a large percentage of dentists reported "Low/Moderate" self-efficacy in managing AMPD, particularly among female dentists. However, further studies are required to verify the factors associated with self-efficacy in the present study, and to identify other factors that may influence self-efficacy in managing AMPD
Cross-sectional study · Family medicine · Mental health · Psychiatry · Self-efficacy · Clinical Psychology · Dental Health and Care Utilization · Disability Education and Employment · Healthcare Systems and Technology · Medicine · Psychology
| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |