Facilitating oral healthcare for children with disabilities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: a qualitative exploration of the perceptions of parents and professionals
Accessibility of dental care for children with disabilities in Saudi Arabia remains a significant challenge due to systemic barriers and individual-level obstacles. The study underscores the need for policy reforms, enhanced professional training, and the improvement of physical and financial accessibility to dental services. Addressing these issues through comprehensive educational programs and targeted interventions is essential for reducing oral health disparities and improving care for children with disabilities.
Authors
- Janine Owens (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9108-4005)
- Maram Ali M. Alwadi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7796-4850)
- AlBandary Hassan AlJameel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4064-4789)
- Sarah R. Baker (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2861-451X)
Institutions
- King Saud Medical City (SA)
- King Saud University (SA)
- University of Manchester (GB)
- King Salman Center for Disability Research (SA)
- NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (GB)
- University of Sheffield (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Oral Health
- Published
- 2024-12-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-024-05344-w
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Dental Health and Care Utilization
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.20
Funders
- King Salman Center for Disability Research