Table 1 Study variables
From: Oral health needs of U.S. children with developmental disorders: a population-based study
Variable Type | Variable Name | Type | Subtype |
|---|---|---|---|
Independent variables | Barriers to healthcare access | ||
Structural barriers | residence (metro/non-metro), census bureau regions | ||
Financial barriers | health insurance coverage, health insurance type, Federal Poverty Level (FPL) | ||
Personal barriers | extent of disability | ||
Utilization of dental services | |||
Annual dental provider visit | |||
Annual preventive visit | |||
Dependent variable | Outcomes | ||
Oral health needs (OHN) | |||
Unmet dental needs | |||
Covariates | age, race/ethnicity, family structure, guardian education, household language |