AN ASSESSMENT OF THE AWARENESS AND SATISFACTION CONCERNING DENTAL INSURANCE AMONG EMPLOYEES IN RIYADH, KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA

作者: Hassan S Halawany , Fawaz A Farrash , Adi S Alghanem

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摘要: The main objective of this study was to assess the level awareness as well satisfaction regarding dental insurance coverage among employees working in different companies Riyadh, Kingdom Saudi Arabia. survey questionnaires were distributed 800 with health coverage. Chi-square tests used analyze significant association between age, gender, Nationality, marital status, education, and monthly income related questions. socio-demographic variables criteria analyzed using Kruskal Wallis Mann-Whitney tests. Six hundred seventy five responded questionnaire a response rate about 84%. Graduates, married males respondents demonstrated better their insurance. Age also positively awareness. Low groups least satisfied policy. Although great majority had coverage, varied subgroups.

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