Risk Factors Associated with Children Receiving Treatment at Emergency Dental Clinics
A Case-Control Study
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15479865 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Heba Jafar Sabbagh (0000-0002-9788-0379, King Abdulaziz University, corresponding author), Nuha Hamdi Albeladi (King Abdulaziz University), Nadeen Zouhair Altabsh (King Abdulaziz University), Nada Bamashmous (0000-0002-6948-6833, King Abdulaziz University) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 20 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 1188-1188 |
| Publication date | 2023-01-09 |
| 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/ijerph20021188 |
| PMID | 36673944 |
| OpenAlex | W4315491773 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 1 |
(1) Background: The process of managing children at the emergency dental clinic (ER-C) is a difficult challenge. This matched case-control study assessed risk factors associated with children visiting the ER-C compared to visits at the regular dental clinic (RD-C). (2) Methods: The participants included 421 children aged three to 12 years who were recruited at the ER-C (cases) and RD-C (controls) at King Abdulaziz University Dental Hospital, with each group matched for gender and age. A data-collection form was developed and validated in both Arabic and English, containing the following four sections: DMFT/dmft index, Frankl’s behaviour rating scale, Dental Neglect Scale, and Dental Care Barriers questionnaire. (3) Results: The ER-C (vs RD-C) group showed significantly more uncooperative behaviour (p = 0.002), a higher total mean dental neglect score (p = 0.003), and a higher dental barrier score (p < 0.001). Binary regression analysis showed that those making their first visit (AOR: 2.65, p < 0.001) and with higher dental barriers (AOR: 1.121, p < 0.001) were statistically significantly more associated with ER-C visitation. (4) Conclusion: These findings suggest that children who visit the ER-C are more prone to dental care barriers, uncooperative behaviour, and dental neglect, thus highlighting the importance of encouraging and planning their attendance to ensure optimal dental care
Attendance · Dental care · Family medicine · Neglect · Psychiatry · Rating scale · Dental Anxiety and Anesthesia Techniques · Dental Health and Care Utilization · Dentistry · Medicine · Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare · Psychology
| Unique citing works | 1 |
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| Citations per year | 0.5 |
| Citation span | 2024 - 2024 (1) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |