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Association between disability status and dental attendance in Australia-A population-based study
Claudia Patricia Lopez Silva1, Ankur Singh1,2, Hanny Calache1,3
1Melbourne Dental School, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Vic., Australia.
Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology
|September 7, 2020
Summary
Individuals with a disability in Australia are more likely to experience irregular dental attendance. This disparity is particularly pronounced in adolescents with disabilities, highlighting a critical public health concern.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Social Determinants of Health
- Dental Epidemiology
Background:
- Disability is recognized as a significant social determinant impacting overall health outcomes.
- Irregular dental attendance poses risks to oral health and general well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between disability status and irregular dental attendance in Australia.
- To determine if this association differs among adolescents (15-24 years old).
Main Methods:
- Analysis of 17,501 participants from the Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) survey.
- Irregular dental attendance (≥2 years since last visit) was the primary outcome, with disability as the exposure.
- Multivariable logistic regression models adjusted for demographic and socioeconomic factors.
Main Results:
- One in four participants reported a disability.
- After adjustments, individuals with disability had 1.20 times higher odds of irregular dental attendance.
- Adolescents (15-24 years) with disability showed 1.41 times greater odds of irregular dental attendance.
Conclusions:
- Australian individuals with disability face a higher likelihood of irregular dental attendance.
- The findings underscore a significant oral health disparity linked to disability in Australia.
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