Factors affecting the use of dental services among Arab children in Israel: a qualitative study

ConclusionsThe extension of Israel's National Health Insurance Law ’s basket of services to include dental care for children, while important, is not sufficiently embraced by Israeli Arab children. The remaining barriers include poor living conditions, low educational level that requires very clear sharing of information about the new service, and the resistance of cultural and social traditions. Public dental services providers should focus on conveying relevant oral health messages to the parents too, either through their children or directly.
Source: Israel Journal of Health Policy Research - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research