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Table 3 Utilization of oral health services among adults

From: Oral health seeking behaviors of adults in Nebbi District, Uganda: a community-based survey

Variable

Frequency

%

Toothache or oral discomfort in the past 12 months (n=400)

  

Yes

206

51.5

No

194

48.5

Level of utilization of oral health services following an oral condition in the past 12 months (n = 204)

  

No

98

48.0

Yes

106

52.0

The main reason for your last visit to dental clinic (n = 105)

  

Painful tooth

91

86.7

Regular check-up

10

9.5

Follow-up

2

1.9

Sensitivity of the teeth

2

1.9

Were you able to see the dentist? (n = 105)

  

No

11

10.5

Yes

94

89.5

What conditions were you treated for? (n = 94)

  

Caries

72

76.6

Bleeding gum

14

14.9

Dental abscess

3

3.2

Fractured tooth

3

3.2

Sensitivity of the teeth

2

2.1

Types of treatment received

  

Tooth extraction

70

73.7

Medication

18

18.9

Cleaning

4

4.2

Filling

2

2.1

Oral education

1

1.1

Means to reach the health facility for oral care? (n=96)

  

Walking

72

75.0

Boda-Boda*

23

24.0

Public means(vehicle)

1

1.0

How long did it take you to receive help? (n=96)

  

3 h

34

35.4

1 h

22

22.9

2 h

22

22.9

30 min

18

18.8

What was the dentist’s response towards you? (n=96)

  

Friendly

77

80.2

Busy

10

10.4

Rude

9

9.4

  1. *Boda-Boda is a form of bicycle and motorcycle taxis commonly used in Uganda. Transport fares are charged according to the distance covered