The Economic Blockade Crisis and Its Negative Impact on Dental Services in Yemen
Abstract
Objective: This study aims to empirically assess the performance
of dental services in public health facilities before and after the im-
position of the economic blockade on Yemen and the significance
of the impact of blockade.
Materials and Methods: This descriptive analytical study uses a
quantitative approach. Data was collected through a questionnaire.
A total of 200 questionnaires were distributed to dentists working
in selected public hospitals and dental centers in Sana’a, Yemen.
Results: The study found that the blockade economic crisis,
which destroyed health infrastructure and caused lack of medical
and operation supplies and suspension of salaries, has negative im-
pact on dental services in public facilities (basic dental care, surgical
dental care, and continuous dental care).
Conclusions: Based findings of this study, it is suggested some
recommendations to Yemeni Ministry of Public Health, Population
and Yemeni Dental Association.
Objective: This study aims to empirically assess the performance
of dental services in public health facilities before and after the im-
position of the economic blockade on Yemen and the significance
of the impact of blockade.
Materials and Methods: This descriptive analytical study uses a
quantitative approach. Data was collected through a questionnaire.
A total of 200 questionnaires were distributed to dentists working
in selected public hospitals and dental centers in Sana’a, Yemen.
Results: The study found that the blockade economic crisis,
which destroyed health infrastructure and caused lack of medical
and operation supplies and suspension of salaries, has negative im-
pact on dental services in public facilities (basic dental care, surgical
dental care, and continuous dental care).
Conclusions: Based findings of this study, it is suggested some
recommendations to Yemeni Ministry of Public Health, Population
and Yemeni Dental Association.