Exploring motivations to seek and undergo prosthodontic care: a cross-sectional study in a brazilian adult sample
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2015
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This study explored the influence of individual and social factors regarding intentions
and behaviors related to prosthodontic treatment, using the theory of planned behavior (TPB).
A cross-sectional study was designed with a sample of 225 individuals with some degree of tooth
loss. A questionnaire was used containing factors that would have potential influence on the
intentions and behaviors of individuals, as well as clinical and sociodemographic data. Descrip-
tive statistics, internal consistency analysis, chi-square test for trend, and logistic regression were
used for data analysis. The TPB components – attitude toward the behavior (ATB), subjective
norm (SN), and perceived behavioral control (PBC) – showed good internal consistency (alpha =
0.60–0.78). Intention and behavior were associated with TPB components and the overall
scale. Similarly, positive intentions and behaviors were associated with age, upper tooth loss,
anterior tooth loss, and higher social status. Multiple logistic regression showed that intention
was associated with PBC (OR =1.57; P,0.016), while behavior was associated with tooth loss
in both arches (OR =9.3; P,0.001), anterior tooth loss (OR =5.13; P,0.001), higher social
status (OR =3.06; P,0.03), and PBC (OR =1.38; P=0.03). The presence of anterior tooth loss
was the most relevant factor for prosthodontic treatment demand and utilization, while socio-
economic status and an individual’s perceived ease or difficulty in undergoing treatment played
a significant, but secondary, role in behavior toward prosthodontic care.
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Edentulous patient, Behavior, Attitude to health, Health services and demand
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VIEIRA, Antonio Hélio et al. Exploring motivations to seek and undergo prosthodontic care: a cross-sectional study in a brazilian adult sample. Patient Preference and Adherence, Manchester, v. 9, p. 803-809, 2015.