NDLI: Distribution of dental practices in Jazan of Saudi Arabia: a GIS-based approach

Content Provider	Springer Nature : BioMed Central
Author	Shubayr, Mosa Ali Kruger, Estie Majeed, Muhammad Mansoor Hattan, Afrah H Jearan, Shoaa Ahmed Tennant, Marc
Abstract	Background Jazan region in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has been extensively studied regarding access to dental care services, but there is currently no specific study on the distribution of public (primary healthcare centres (PHCs) and hospitals) and private dental healthcare facilities in the area. This study aimed to evaluate the spatial distribution of public and private dental care facilities in the Jazan region in relation to the population distribution in each governorate of the region. Methods The most up-to-date, easily accessible, and anonymous data and information were used for this investigation. The Ministry of Health’s (MOH) Statistical Yearbook 2020 and interactive map were used to identify the locations of healthcare facilities. These locations were plotted on a map using Google Maps, and the data was converted to longitude and latitude with 90% level building accuracy. QGIS’s integrated database was used to develop buffer zones and perform attribute analysis. The data was then exported for analysis in Microsoft Excel, where healthcare facility-to-population ratios were determined. Results In Jazan region, consisting of 17 governorates and a population of 1,726,739, there were 275 public and private dental clinics, with a ratio of one dental clinic per 6,279 people in terms of general health services. Only 12.4% of these clinics were located beyond 20 km of the city centre, serving approximately 70% of the region’s population. Conclusion The uneven distribution of dental clinics in the Jazan region has hampered access to dental treatments and has led to a significant burden on dental health facilities, reducing the quality of care available in the region. Mapping the distribution of MOH, private, and other health facilities, as well as the burden of oral disease in the Jazan region, is necessary for further research.
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ISSN	14726963
DOI	10.1186/s12913-023-09337-3
Journal	BMC Health Services Research
Issue Number	1
Volume Number	23
Language	English
Publisher	BioMed Central
Publisher Date	2023-04-11
Access Restriction	Open
Subject Keyword	Public Health Health Administration Health Informatics Nursing Research Accessibility Dental healthcare services Health facilities Geographic information systems Jazan Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article
Subject	Health Policy

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