Table 3.

Utilization of oral health services among adults

Variable	Frequency	%
Toothache or oral discomfort in the past 12 months (n = 400)
Yes	206	51.5
No	194	48.5
Level of utilization of oral health services following an oral condition in the past 12 months (n = 204)
No	98	48.0
Yes	106	52.0
The main reason for your last visit to dental clinic (n = 105)
Painful tooth	91	86.7
Regular check-up	10	9.5
Follow-up	2	1.9
Sensitivity of the teeth	2	1.9
Were you able to see the dentist? (n = 105)
No	11	10.5
Yes	94	89.5
What conditions were you treated for? (n = 94)
Caries	72	76.6
Bleeding gum	14	14.9
Dental abscess	3	3.2
Fractured tooth	3	3.2
Sensitivity of the teeth	2	2.1
Types of treatment received
Tooth extraction	70	73.7
Medication	18	18.9
Cleaning	4	4.2
Filling	2	2.1
Oral education	1	1.1
Means to reach the health facility for oral care? (n = 96)
Walking	72	75.0
Boda-Boda*	23	24.0
Public means(vehicle)	1	1.0
How long did it take you to receive help? (n = 96)
3 h	34	35.4
1 h	22	22.9
2 h	22	22.9
30 min	18	18.8
What was the dentist’s response towards you? (n = 96)
Friendly	77	80.2
Busy	10	10.4
Rude	9	9.4

*Boda-Boda is a form of bicycle and motorcycle taxis commonly used in Uganda. Transport fares are charged according to the distance covered