Perceived discrimination in health services and preventive dental attendance in Brazilian adults.
Orlando Luiz do Amaral JuniorGabriele Rissotto MenegazzoMaria Laura Braccini FagundesJailson Lopes de SousaLuisa Helena do Nascimento TôrresJessye Melgarejo do Amaral GiordaniPublished in: Community dentistry and oral epidemiology (2020)
Our findings show that discrimination perpetuates health inequities. Those with worse social conditions need more assistance as they struggle with discrimination and end up going for a check-up after the disease is established or advanced. Preventive care, which could change the health condition of the disadvantaged population, is often a reality only for those less vulnerable.