Table 6 Reasons for unmet need for dental services (%), 2011–2015
Reasons of unmet dental needs | 2011 | 2013 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|
No time to seek care | 43.8 | 31.2 | 33.5 |
long waiting time | – | 21.2 | 28.4 |
Inconvenient transportation | 10.1 | 5.1 | 7.6 |
cannot afford treatment cost | na | 8.5 | 4.8 |
No companions to seek care | 5.1 | 4.2 | 3.5 |
Do not trust in the providers | 7.2 | 3.5 | 2.4 |
No dental service provided in the area | 3.5 | 1.4 | 2.2 |
cannot afford transportation cost | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.3 |
Do not know which provider is available | 2.4 | 2.4 | 0.4 |
Do not believe that treatment can solve health problems | 2.5 | na | na |
Other reasons | 24.2 | 21.2 | 16.0 |