Table 4.
Tribe-wise variations in the barriers to the utilization of dental visit by the mothers during pregnancy
| Ethnic group (%) | χ2 | P | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savar | Soara | |||
| Misperceptions regarding dental visits | ||||
| Not having dental problem | 36.6 | 63.4 | 18.603 | <0.0001 |
| Oral health less important | 17.1 | 82.9 | ||
| Negative effect of treatment on fetus | 0.0 | 100.0 | ||
| Any dental fears | ||||
| Fear to dentist | 7.0 | 93.0 | 38.671 | <0.0001 |
| Fear to dental instrument | 38.1 | 61.9 | ||
| Fear to dental treatment | 18.1 | 81.9 | ||
| Fear to dental pain | 42.7 | 57.3 | ||
| Accessibility to dental clinic | ||||
| Long distance | 0.0 | 100.0 | 18.954 | <0.0001 |
| No self-transport | 25.5 | 74.5 | ||
| Difficult to get public transport | 65.0 | 35.0 | ||
| Time constraints during pregnancy | ||||
| Busy at work | 29.8 | 70.2 | 6.202 | 0.045 |
| Busy with household chores | 31.3 | 68.7 | ||
| Others | 16.0 | 84.0 | ||
| Dissatisfaction with the quality of services | ||||
| Late appointment | 24.1 | 75.9 | 0.185 | 0.912 |
| Long waiting time | 27.5 | 72.5 | ||
| No immediate treatment given | 25.7 | 74.3 | ||
P<0.05 is considered statistically significant. P – Probability constant; χ2 – Chi square