A Narrative Review on Factors Affecting Access to Oral Health Services in Türkiye
Oral health is an essential public health problem directly affecting people’s general health and quality of life. Rates of utilisation of oral health services in Türkiye are affected by various factors such as people’s socioeconomic status, geographical location, and ease of access to the health sys...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2025-07-01
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| Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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| Online Access: | https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/21176/77017_CE[Ra1]_F(SS)_PF1(Rf_KR)_PFA(IS)_PB(Rf_IS)_PN(IS).pdf |
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| Summary: | Oral health is an essential public health problem directly affecting people’s general health and quality of life. Rates of utilisation of oral health services in Türkiye are affected by various factors such as people’s socioeconomic status, geographical location, and ease of access to the health system. Low income, inadequate education, and lack of health insurance in private sector coverage are the main barriers in accessing oral health services. Socioeconomic inequalities affect people’s utilisation rates of oral health services and regular care habits, leading to both treatment delays and higher health costs. Increasing preventive oral health awareness and addressing the relationship between access to oral health services and social and economic factors are critical for developing sustainable policies to improve individuals’ quality of life and reduce health inequalities. In recent years, Türkiye has confronted significant challenges with elevated inflation and unemployment rates. These factors have substantially constrained access to healthcare services. Presently, Türkiye ranks sixth with the highest inflation rate globally. This review aimed to analyse the access to oral health services in Türkiye and the factors affecting this access. In addition, solutions to reduce existing inequalities are presented. |
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| ISSN: | 2249-782X 0973-709X |