A cross-country comparison of domains describing the general public’s self-reported attitudes and experiences of prevention in oral healthcare
Heather Leggett, Alex Mitchell, Julia Csikar, Karen Vinall-Collier, Gail V. A. Douglas · 2025
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Heather Leggett and co-authors compare public views on dental prevention across six European countries in a 2025 study. Dental systems often stress treatment over prevention, though habits and costs differ by country. Knowing what the public thinks can guide better prevention.
Over 3,300 adults answered a tested survey on cost, drive, duty, advice, and knowledge. Cost blocked care most in Ireland and Hungary and least in Germany. Drive and duty scores also split by country, with Hungary high on both. Tailored advice rates differed too. The authors adjust for age, income, and access, and argue that prevention plans must fit each country's public mood.
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| CREATOR | Heather Leggett, Alex Mitchell, Julia Csikar, Karen Vinall-Collier, Gail V. A. Douglas |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2025 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 45 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |