Practicing Dentists’ Self-Efficacy and Associated Factors in Managing the Treatment of Adults with Mental and Physical Disabilities: An Exploratory Cross-Sectional Study in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
| Autor: | Hani T. Fadel, Sakher AlQahtani, Ebtissam Z. Murshid, Saba Kassim |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2017 |
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Male medicine.medical_specialty Cross-sectional study Health Toxicology and Mutagenesis dentist self-efficacy Dentists Saudi Arabia lcsh:Medicine Convenience sample Article 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Professional Competence Surveys and Questionnaires Health care medicine Odd ratio Odds Ratio Humans 030212 general & internal medicine Male gender Self-efficacy business.industry Dental Care for Disabled Data Collection lcsh:R dental care for disabled mental disability physically disabled Public Health Environmental and Occupational Health 030206 dentistry Middle Aged Self Efficacy Cross-Sectional Studies Family medicine Female business Healthcare system |
| Zdroj: | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health; Volume 14; Issue 12; Pages: 1549 International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Vol 14, Iss 12, p 1549 (2017) |
| ISSN: | 1660-4601 |
| DOI: | 10.3390/ijerph14121549 |
| Popis: | Background: Provision of oral healthcare to adults with mental and physical disabilities (AMPD) remains a challenging area across various healthcare systems. The present study aimed to assess self-reported efficacy and investigate factors associated with self-efficacy in the management of AMPD among practicing dentists in Saudi Arabia. Methods: A pilot-tested, self-administered questionnaire was distributed to a convenience sample of 1000 dentists. Descriptive and inferential analyses were performed on the collected responses. Results: Among the respondents (54%), 43% were males. Only 14% described their self-efficacy in managing AMPD as “High”. Multivariable regression analyses revealed significant associations between “High” self-efficacy and male gender (Odd ratio (OR) = 2.39, 95% CI = 1.16–4.89), experience practicing dentistry for 11 years or more (OR = 2.19, 95% CI = 1.04–4.47), specialization in pediatric dentistry (OR = 3.98, 95% CI = 1.31–12.07), previous experience in managing AMPD (OR = 4.23, 95% CI = 1.59–11.22), and awareness of regulations for managing AMPD (OR = 2.62, 95% CI = 1.42–4.38). The interaction of gender x age was significantly associated (p = 0.028) with “High” self-efficacy. Gender-stratified analyses revealed a significant association between age and “High” self-efficacy among male dentists only. Conclusions: The findings of the present study highlight that a large percentage of dentists reported “Low/Moderate” self-efficacy in managing AMPD, particularly among female dentists. However, further studies are required to verify the factors associated with self-efficacy in the present study, and to identify other factors that may influence self-efficacy in managing AMPD. |
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