Table 6 Barriers to utilisation of oral health care services among mothers who did not visit dentist (n = 88)
Variables | Frequency (%) |
|---|---|
Misperceptions/misconceptions | Â |
   Not having any dental problems | 58 (65.9) |
   Oral health is not/less important | 9 (10.2) |
   Negative effect of treatment on fetus | 14 (15.9) |
Dental fears | Â |
   Fear to dentist | 1 (1.1) |
   Fear to dental instrument | 9 (10.2) |
   Fear to dental treatment | 10 (11.4) |
   Fear to dental pain | 25 (28.4) |
   Bad dental experience | 8 (9.1) |
Accessibility to dental clinic | Â |
   Long distance | 12 (13.6) |
   Long travelling time | 4 (4.5) |
   No self transport | 6 (6.8) |
   Difficult to get a public transport | 5 (5.7) |
   Expensive fee for public transport | 2 (2.3) |
Time constraints | Â |
   Busy at work | 34 (38.6) |
   Unable to get permission for leave from employer | 13 (14.8) |
   Busy with household chores | 27 (30.7) |
Dissatisfaction with the quality of services | Â |
   Late appointment | 33 (37.5) |
   Long waiting time | 63 (71.6) |
   No immediate treatment given | 57 (64.8) |
   Poor service at the registration counter | 9 (10.2) |
   Poor attitude of the staff | 7 (8.0) |
   Poor attitude of the dentist | 4 (4.5) |
   Poor condition of the treatment room | 4 (4.5) |
   Poor confidence with the services rendered | 8 (9.1) |