Table 1 Demographic and access to care characteristics of the study sample
Demographic characteristics | Percentages |
|---|---|
Mother’s employment | |
Working | 6.6 |
Stay at home | 86.8 |
Students | 6.6 |
Mother’s education level | |
Less than high school | 41.1 |
High school diploma | 25.8 |
Post-high school education | 33.1 |
Monthly household income | |
Less than $400 | 24 |
$400–$799 | 46.7 |
$800–$1200 | 19.3 |
More than $1200 | 10 |
Access to dental care | |
Dental Insurance | |
Public | 4.6 |
Private | 24.8 |
No insurance | 70.6 |
Dental home | |
Yes | 35 |
No | 65 |
Last visit to the dentist | |
6 months | 32.2 |
12 months | 34.2 |
3 years | 15.4 |
5 years | 10.1 |
Never been to a dentist | 8.1 |
Barriers to dental care (Self-reported) | |
Safety concerns by family and friends | 47.3 |
Dental costs | 26.2 |
Time constraints | 20.8 |
Advice by care providers not to seek treatment | 32.9 |
Oral health is not a priority during pregnancy | 25.5 |