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Factors influencing dental utilisation in Greece
Dimitrios Zavras1, Charalabos Economou, John Kyriopoulos
1Department of Health Economics, National School of Public Health of Greece, Athens, Greece. dzavras@yahoo.com
Community Dental Health
|July 2, 2004
Summary
Higher income is linked to increased dental service utilization in Greece. Conversely, older age and better self-rated health correlate with less frequent dental visits.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Economics
- Dental Epidemiology
Background:
- Dental service utilization is a key indicator of healthcare access and population health.
- Understanding socioeconomic and demographic determinants of dental care seeking behavior is crucial for public health policy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the factors influencing the utilization of dental services within the Greek population.
- To identify specific demographic and health-related predictors of dental visit frequency and occurrence.
Main Methods:
- A national random sample of 1,819 individuals in Greece participated in a survey.
- Data was collected using self-administered questionnaires assessing general health and healthcare system responsiveness.
- Logistic Regression and Poisson Regression were employed to analyze dental visit utilization and frequency.
Main Results:
- 25.1% of participants reported at least one dental visit in the past month.
- Increased income was significantly associated with higher odds (OR=1.139) and frequency of dental visits.
- Older age and higher self-rated health were linked to decreased dental visit frequency.
Conclusions:
- Income is a significant determinant of both the likelihood and frequency of dental service utilization in Greece.
- Age and self-rated health status are inversely associated with dental care utilization, suggesting potential barriers or differing needs in these groups.