ArticleHealthcare (Basel, Switzerland)2024
Oral Health Behaviour, Care Utilisation, and Barriers among Students with Disabilities: A Parental Perspective.
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- Parental Self-Efficacy and Family Support in Oral Health and Nutrition of Children With Disabilities.Child: care, health and development · 2026Article
- Factors Associated With Oral and Dental Health Utilization Among Individuals With Special Health Care Needs in Iran: A Cross-Sectional Study.Health science reports · 2026Article
- Sedation and General Anesthesia in Non-Cooperative Dental Patients: An Italian Clinical Experience.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Exploring the obstacles affecting the oral health of adolescents with intellectual disabilities: insights from maternal perspectives-a qualitative study.European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry · 2025Article
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backgroundOral 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.
methodsA 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
resultsFindings 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 (
conclusionsThe 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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