Publications by authors named "Habibovic Edina"
Introduction: Socioeconomic changes have a significant impact on the health of the population. Socioeconomic development of society is one of the basic determinants of the health condition and needs of the individual and in the population as well.
Aim: To explore the existence of differences in indicators of oral health status between the displaced persons and domicile population, considering the socioeconomic status (SES) of the respondents.
Article Synopsis
- The study focuses on displaced persons in Bosnia and Herzegovina, particularly in Canton Tuzla, highlighting their susceptibility to dental fear and anxiety (DFA) compared to the local population.
- Of the 310 participants aged 35 to 44, those displaced showed a significantly higher prevalence of DFA (57.52%) than domicile residents (38.71%).
- Findings indicate that displaced persons tend to visit dentists infrequently and primarily seek treatment for urgent issues, which exacerbates their poor oral health and dental anxiety, creating a cycle of worsening oral conditions and increased DFA.