FACTORS INFLUENCING THE CHOICE OF ORAL HEALTH CARE CENTER BY THE POPULATION OF MAHAJANGA I, MADAGASCAR

  • RAFALIMINO Holy Nasandratra Department of Conservative Odontology Endodontics, Institute of Tropical Odonto-Stomatology of Madagascar, University of Mahajanga, Madagascar
  • Ratsimandresy NN University of Mahajanga
  • Randriamalala NC University of Mahajanga
  • Rakotonirina FP University of Mahajanga
  • Andrianjafinoro TH University of Mahajanga
  • Ranjarisoa LN University of Mahajanga
  • Ramaroson J University of Mahajanga
Keywords: factors influencing, choice, dental service, cross-sectional analytical study

Abstract

The aim of this research study was to determine the factors influencing the choice of the type of oral health care center attended by the population of the city of Mahajanga I in Madagascar. Methods based in a cross-sectional observational-analytical study, conducted in the city of Mahajanga I in 2019. Surveys were carried out among the class of population aged over 18 years, residing more than six months in the city of Mahajanga I, visiting an oral health center more than once. The questionnaires were based on a description of the factors motivating patients to choose an oral health center. Uni-variate and bivariate analyses were carried out. The bivariate analysis was conducted to identify the association between the variables studied and the type of oral health center attended. The Pearson Chi² test was used to test the significance of the results and a value of p< 0, 05 was considered significant. Results managing, socio-economic factors and factors for assessing the quality of services influence the choice of the type of oral health care center by the population of Mahajanga I. Gender, age, profession and the type of approach and motivation offered at Oral Health Care Centers were factors associated with the choice of type of oral health care center by the population of Mahajanga.

Author Biographies

Ratsimandresy NN, University of Mahajanga

Sub-section of Conservative Odontology Endodontic at the Tropical Odonto-Stomatological Institute of Madagascar (IOSTM), 

Randriamalala NC, University of Mahajanga

Sub-section of Conservative Odontology Endodontic at the Tropical Odonto-Stomatological Institute of Madagascar (IOSTM), 

Rakotonirina FP, University of Mahajanga

Sub-section of Conservative Odontology Endodontic at the Tropical Odonto-Stomatological Institute of Madagascar (IOSTM), 

Andrianjafinoro TH, University of Mahajanga

Sub-section of Conservative Odontology Endodontic at the Tropical Odonto-Stomatological Institute of Madagascar (IOSTM), 

Ranjarisoa LN, University of Mahajanga

Sub-section of Conservative Odontology Endodontic at the Tropical Odonto-Stomatological Institute of Madagascar (IOSTM), 

Ramaroson J, University of Mahajanga

Sub-section of Conservative Odontology Endodontic at the Tropical Odonto-Stomatological Institute of Madagascar (IOSTM), 

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Published
2024-04-30
How to Cite
Nasandratra, R., NN, R., NC, R., FP, R., TH, A., LN, R., & J, R. (2024). FACTORS INFLUENCING THE CHOICE OF ORAL HEALTH CARE CENTER BY THE POPULATION OF MAHAJANGA I, MADAGASCAR. IJO - International Journal of Health Sciences and Nursing ( ISSN: 2814-2098 ), 7(04), 15-23. Retrieved from https://ijojournals.com/index.php/hsn/article/view/847
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