Oral Health Service Use Among Elderly in Mexico City
Author Information
Author(s): Sergio Sánchez-García, Javier de la Fuente-Hernández, Teresa Juárez-Cedillo, José Manuel Ortega Mendoza, Hortensia Reyes-Morales, Fortino Solórzano-Santos, Carmen García-Peña
Primary Institution: Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social
Hypothesis
What factors influence the utilization of oral health services by elderly beneficiaries of the Mexican Institute of Social Security?
Conclusion
About half the elderly beneficiaries of social security have made use of oral health services within the past 12 months, and many of them have to use private services.
Supporting Evidence
- 53.6% of participants utilized oral health services in the past 12 months.
- 81% of those who used services sought private care.
- Female sex and higher schooling were associated with higher service utilization.
Takeaway
Many older people in Mexico City go to the dentist, but most of them pay for private care instead of using public services.
Methodology
A cohort study with a sample of 700 individuals aged 60+ years, using questionnaires and clinical assessments to gather data on oral health service utilization.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to self-reported data and exclusion of institutionalized individuals.
Limitations
The study design was cross-sectional, limiting the ability to identify predictive factors.
Participant Demographics
Average age of participants was 71.6 years, with 68.3% being women.
Statistical Information
Confidence Interval
95% CI
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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