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How much do the general public want to be involved in decisions on implementing water fluoridation?
R J Lowry1, B Thompson, M A Lennon
1Department of Child Dental Health, Dental School, University of Newcastle upon Tyne.
Objective:
Test general public view about how much they wish to be involved in water fluoridation implementation decisions.
Design:
Qualitative research using focus group discussions led by an experienced moderator.
Setting:
Among the general public living in three non-fluoridated areas in England.
Subjects:
Members of the public more than 20 years of age and by social class.
Results:
General public wish to be informed of water fluoridation plans but do not see themselves as being the appropriate implementation arbiters.
Conclusions:
In the public's eyes, it would be inappropriate and unwelcome to delegate to them the decision about whether to fluoridate the public water supply.