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Table 3 Parent/guardian responses/perceptions following completion of the Parent Adversity Scale (n = 40)

From: A feasibility and acceptability study of screening the parents/guardians of pediatric dental patients for the social determinants of health

Item

Response = n (%)

Illustrative quotation of parent/guardian perceptions

Previously completed similar questionnaire?

Yes = 10 (25.0)

Yes, similar but not exact same

No = 28 (70.0)

No, this is the first time

Do not remember = 2 (5.0)

I don't remember

If yes (n = 10), what happened afterward?

No follow-up = 5 (50.0)

Nothing happened. No one got in contact with me

No need for services at the time = 3 (30.0)

Mother did not need services at the time

Unable to access services offered = 2 (20.0)

They asked if she wanted to learn English and set her up with someone. However, classes were in the daytime when her children were home. She asked if she could do it at night but they could not

Comfortable completing questionnaire at dental clinic?

Yes = 38 (95.0)

Yes. I feel comfortable. Its a bad year for everyone, and I lost my job and income

No = 2 (5.0)

Not exactly because I don't know what this is about. She filled out a form like this and never heard more about it

Prefer answering questions at dental clinic or medical clinic and why?

Dental = 12 (30.0)

The communication is better. Maybe you have more time. You are knowledgeable and educated. You are kind, and my family could use some help with transportation services

Medical = 2 (5.0)

The medical clinic is better because it is closer to my home so I get there better. It is more accessible

No difference/unclear = 26 (65.0)

They are the same at the dentist and pediatrician. The questions are asked properly in Spanish

Can dentist serve as resource to help get needed support?

Yes = 36 (90.0)

I think yes. This place they really do try to help you. Doctors here go above and beyond to help. So yes, I believe this will help

No/unsure = 4 (10.0)

I would assume so. It would be helpful; my only concern if there is a language barrier. Would be helpful to have this in other languages