Table 3 The importance ratings of the clusters and coded statements in the sorting activity (n = 102)
From: Barriers and facilitators for oral health screening among tobacco users: a mixed-methods study
Facilitators | Importance rating |
|---|---|
Health-related Cluster | 4.5 |
 F1. When I feel pain | 4.7 |
 F4. To keep my teeth clean | 4.6 |
 F2. When plaque build-up | 4.2 |
Personal Cluster | 4.3 |
 F5. To maintain my mouth hygiene and prevent bad breath | 4.6 |
 F6. When I recognise a problem in my teeth | 4.5 |
 F11. To maintain good general health | 4.4 |
 F10. To remove my teeth stains | 3.7 |
Social Cluster | 4.2 |
 F12. The quality of dental treatment | 4.6 |
 F7. When I know a good dentist | 4.5 |
 F14. The beauty of how my teeth look compared to other people | 4.2 |
 F8. When I get advice from others | 3.6 |
Financial Cluster | 4 |
 F3. The reasonable cost | 4.2 |
 F9. Ease of dental visit arrangement | 4.2 |
 F13. The availability of transportation/easy access to the clinic | 3.8 |
 F15. The discount on screening cost | 3.8 |
Barriers | Â |
Financial Cluster | 3.7 |
 B2. High cost | 4.1 |
 B3. Dental visits are not required | 3.3 |
Personal Cluster | 3.4 |
 B1. The lack of dental appointments | 4 |
 B5. The long waiting time in the clinic | 3.9 |
 B10. The fear of pain | 3.5 |
 B7. The lack of interest | 3 |
 B11. No specific reason | 2.8 |
Health-related Cluster | 3.2 |
 B9. The worry that dental problems will worsen | 3.6 |
 B12. Cleaning your teeth twice a day is enough | 3.1 |
 B6. The loss of hope in the treatment | 2.7 |
Social Cluster | 3 |
 B4. The lack of time | 3.6 |
 B13. Not knowing a good dentist | 2.7 |
 B8. The embarrassment from the doctor due to my teeth condition | 2.7 |