Prevalence and socioeconomic factors associated with non-utilization of dental care in Lebanon: A nationwide cross-sectional survey.

Objectives: To assess the prevalence of non-utilization of dental care in Lebanon and associated socioeconomic factors and self-care behaviours.

Methods: A nationwide, quantitative, survey-based study was conducted by trained interviewers with Lebanese residents aged ≥18 years between July and September 2019. Univariate analyses were performed using Pearson Chi Square test or the Fisher's exact test followed by a binary logistic regression using the SPSS Version 25.

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Introduction: In the context of public health, seeking or not seeking dental care is a poorly documented topic. However, its control is essential for the establishment of effective prevention.

Purpose Of Research: The main objective of our study is to explore the perceptions, attitudes, social representations and factors determining the behavior of the Lebanese population seeking oral care in two governorates, Beirut and Mount Lebanon.

Development of an Arabic Version of the Hiroshima University-Dental Behavioral Inventory: Cross-cultural Adaptation, Reliability, and Validity.

The Hiroshima University-Dental Behavioral Inventory (HU-DBI) has not been adequately translated to the Arabic language. The aim of this study is the translation and cultural adaption of the English HU-DBI into standard Arabic. The English HU-DBI was translated into Arabic by three bilingual dental academics.