Profile of the adult population of the city of Corrientes (Argentina) in relation to dental health insurance
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2017-05-12Autor
Dho, María Silvina
Juárez, Rolando Pablo
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Objective: To characterize the adult population of the city of Corrientes (Argentina) in relation to dental health insurance according to sociodemographic
and dental variables. Materials and Methods: A descriptive
cross-sectional study was conducted in the city of Corrientes (Argentina). Information
regarding the study variables was collected through the application
of a structured survey. Sample size was determined by establishing a 95% confidence
level (381 subjects between 35 and 44 years of age). The direct face-to-face
observation technique was used for data collection. A simple random sample
design was applied for the selection of the homes to be surveyed, which was
complemented by a non-probabilistic sampling using quotas for the selection
of the individuals to be interviewed from the 2010 Population Census data.
Results: Of the total of the participants, 56.4% had dental health insurance.
Health insurance was significantly associated with a higher socioeconomic level
OR: 1.90 (95% CI 1.26-2.87, p=0.01); greater probability of having had a consultation
in the 12 months prior to the interview OR: 1.74 (95% CI 1.13-2.68,
p=0.01), going to the dentist for dental treatments OR: 1.5 (95% CI 1.02-2.43,
p=0.03), or because of pain or an emergency problem OR: 1.59 (95% CI 1.05-
2.42, p=0.02), and presenting better oral hygiene self-care. Conclusions: There
are oral health inequities in the adult population of the city of Corrientes (Argentina).
Having dental health insurance is associated with a higher socioeconomic
level, having more frequent dental consultations to get dental treatment
and in emergency situations, as well as presenting better oral hygiene self-care.
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