Table 4 Frequency of response for each item evaluating participants’ perception of their self-efficacy to provide oral healthcare of older people
Statements | Strongly agree/agree N(%) | Neither agree or disagree N(%) | Disagree/ Strongly disagree N(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
I understand the factors affecting the oral health of older people | 337 (81%) | 45 (10.8%) | 34 (8.2%) |
I am aware of effective daily oral health activities | 396 (95.2%) | 9 (2.2%) | 11 (2.7%) |
I am trained in making an appropriate, timely referral to a dentist for oral health assessment and care of older people when required | 167 (40.1%) | 95 (22.8%) | 154 (37.1%) |
I understand the relationship between oral and systemic health | 321 (77.2%) | 59 (14.2%) | 36 (8.6%) |
I am confident in training and supervising in providing oral healthcare to older people | 224 (53.9%) | 101 (24.3%) | 91 (21.9%) |