Table 3.

Major themes and subthemes concerning oral health

THEME	SUB THEMES
Attitudes and perceptions about oral health	▪ Lack of agency/control over oral health
	▪ Low prioritisation of oral health
	▪ Misconceptions about preventive oral health practices
Limited knowledge and education about oral health	▪ Limited knowledge about the consequences of poor oral health
	▪ Limited knowledge about the causes of poor oral health
	▪ Limited access to oral health education
Barriers and enablers to managing oral health	▪ Barriers:
	- Economic barriers
	- Fear of dental treatment
	- Long waiting lists for dental care
	- Limited access to transport
	- Poor delivery of oral health information
	▪ Enablers:
	- Better information about available oral health services and
	- Better delivery of oral health information
	- Access to universal dental records
	- Access to regular check-ups
	- More timely oral health advice