Dental care satisfaction: the reliability and validity of the DSQ in a low-income population.

作者: Daniel Golletz , Peter Milgrom , Lloyd Mancl

DOI: 10.1111/J.1752-7325.1995.TB02372.X

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摘要: Objectives: Studies examining satisfaction with dental health care among the poor are quite rare. This study was done to confirm internal structure and reliability of Dental Satisfaction Questionnaire (DSQ), a measure satisfaction, low-income population, provide normative data regarding people. Methods: Subjects were 895 mothers school-aged children who administered DSQ as part larger utilization fears in Seattle. Results: Factor analysis largely confirmed factor DSQ. Results also suggested subjects this sample less satisfied pain management than nonpoor Self-reported appearance associated management, quality care, access overall satisfaction. Race/ethnicity, education level, marital status, nation origin, type insurance predicted differences access. Conclusions: Barriers populations discussed. Uses research suggested.

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