Predictors of Dentists’ Participation in Government Dental Programs and Pro Bono Care: Are There Gender Differences?
Year: 2019
Type: dissertation
Abstract: Objectives: To determine factors influencing provision of publicly financed dental care and pro bono care among Ontario dentists and whether there are any gender differences. Methods: Secondary data analysis of a 2012 mail survey using bivariate and multivariable linear regression. Results: Dentists in non-married relationships, with more paediatric patients, and non-owners were more likely to participate in government dental programs. Females that hired someone to complete household chores had practices with a lower percentage of patients on government subsidy. Dentists earning $100-200k/year, of European ethnicity, and internationally-trained were more likely to provide pro bono care. Female dentists earning $100-200k/year, of European ethnicity, and internationally-trained were more likely to provide pro bono care. Recently graduated and older male dentists were reported to provide more pro bono care. Conclusion: Male and female dentists have varying predictors influencing provision of publicly financed dental care and pro bono care.
Source: TSpace (University of Toronto)
Author: Kenneth Mui
Language: English
Subfield: General Dentistry
Field: Dentistry
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
Funder: University of Toronto
OpenAlex ID: W3087116756