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AuthorAlkhtib, Asmaa Othman
AuthorAli, Kamran
AuthorSajnani, Anand K.
AuthorAnweigi, Lamyia
Available date2024-03-13T05:14:56Z
Publication Date2023
Publication NameBMC Oral Health
ResourceScopus
ISSN14726831
URIhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12903-023-03633-4
URIhttp://hdl.handle.net/10576/52966
AbstractBackground: Oral health of preschool children remains a concern globally. Primary healthcare providers are in a vital position to support preventive oral care programmes. This study explored current practices, perception and barriers of primary health care professionals towards oral health promotion program of children in Qatar. Methods: The qualitative research used focus group discussions and interviewed a total of 108 participants that were audio recorded and transcribed verbatim. Four major themes emerged and were analysed to explore contextual patterns within the data. Results: Participants acknowledged the high prevalence of caries in children and identified the causes in the local context which included parental practices, poor dietary habits, impact of culture lack of oral health knowledge, limitations in the healthcare system, and negative role of the media. However, complex barriers were exposed, including lack of time and ownership, system coordination between organizations, and lack of policy. Conclusion: Health professionals and bureaucrats involved in decision-making held a positive attitude towards oral health prevention programs and were enthusiastic to initiate and support these programs.
SponsorThis research was funded partially by the Medical Research Centre at Hamad Medical Corporation in Qatar. "Qatar University funded the publication of this article."
Languageen
PublisherBioMed Central Ltd
SubjectBarriers to oral health promotion
Inter-professional care
Oral health promotion
Primary healthcare professionals
Qualitative study
TitleBarriers and enablers for oral health promotion programs amongst primary healthcare stakeholders in Qatar - a qualitative investigation
TypeArticle
Issue Number1
Volume Number23
dc.accessType Open Access


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