Analyzing Dental Service Utilization in Children Under 12: Insights from Tehran Study

Posted: January 20, 2025
A study in Tehran, Iran, examined the utilization of preventive and curative dental services among children aged 12 and younger based on the Andersen behavioral model. Findings revealed that age, knowledge, socioeconomic status, dental visits, and parent-perceived oral health needs significantly impact service utilization. Predisposing, enabling, and need factors play crucial roles in determining dental care usage in this age group, offering insights for policymakers to enhance service delivery.

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