Open AccessBarriers to Dental Care in Individuals with Special Healthcare Needs in Qatif, Saudi Arabia: A Caregiver’s Perspective
Author(s) -
Amal Alfaraj,
Hassan Suliman Halawany,
Muntasar T Al-Hinai,
Abid Hamoud Al-Badr,
Marwa Alalshaikh,
Khalifa S. AlKhalifa
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
patient preference and adherence
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.885
H-Index - 48
ISSN - 1177-889X
DOI - 10.2147/ppa.s291255
Subject(s) - medicine , perspective (graphical) , health care , dental care , family medicine , economic growth , economics , artificial intelligence , computer science
Access to dental care is a key factor influencing oral health outcomes. Individuals with special healthcare needs are at risk of not having access to dental care services which they need to maintain their oral health. This study assessed the magnitude of this problem and identified barriers responsible for the difficulties in accessing dental care in Qatif, Saudi Arabia, as reported by caregivers of individuals with special healthcare needs.