Oral Health Behaviour, Care Utilisation, and Barriers among Students with Disabilities: A Parental Perspective

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Asiri, Faris Yahya I. [1 ,2 ]
Tennant, Marc [2 ]
Kruger, Estie [2 ]
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[1] King Faisal Univ, Coll Dent, Dept Prevent Dent Sci, Al Hasa 31982, Saudi Arabia
[2] Univ Western Australia, Sch Allied Hlth, Int Res Collaborat Oral Hlth & Equ, Perth, WA 6009, Australia
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oral health; disabilities; dental care utilisation; barriers to dental care; parental perspective; Saudi Arabia; DENTAL-CARE; NEEDS;
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10.3390/healthcare12191955
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R19 [保健组织与事业(卫生事业管理)];
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Background: Oral health is a critical component of overall well-being. However, students with disabilities (SWDs) face unique challenges in maintaining oral hygiene and accessing dental care. This study aims to explore oral health behaviours, dental care utilisation, and barriers to accessing dental care among SWDs in Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia, from the perspectives of their parents. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among parents of SWDs in Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia. Data were collected using a validated questionnaire covering oral health behaviours, dental care utilisation, and barriers to care. The sample size was determined based on the SWDs population in the region. Data were analysed using descriptive and analytical statistics, with significant associations identified at p < 0.05. Results: Findings revealed that 45.7% of SWDs brushed irregularly, with only 16.8% brushing twice a day or more. Dental flossing was reported by just 4.3% of SWDs. Emergency-based dental visits were common (51.9%), and 29.5% of SWDs had never visited a dentist. Significant associations were found between maternal education and tooth brushing frequency (p = 0.004) and between parental education and the frequency of dental visits (p = 0.035). The most reported barriers included fear of treatment (47.1%), difficulty finding willing dentists (45.5%), and long wait times for appointments (44.7%). Conclusions: The study emphasises the pressing need for targeted interventions to improve oral hygiene practices and enhance accessibility to dental services for SWDs.
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