Are anxiety and the presence of siblings risk factors for dental neglect and oral health status in children?

2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 123-128
Author(s):  
S. Aydinoglu ◽  
I. Arslan
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Dental Neglect

scholarly journals Status kesehatan mulut dan asupan makan sebagai faktor risiko underweight pada lansia

2013 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 188
Author(s):  
Dian Isti Angraini ◽  
Al Supartinah ◽  
Deddy Nur Wachid
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Significant Risk ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Gingival Index ◽  
Missing Teeth ◽  
Periodontal Index

Background: Oral health status and dietary intake contribute to nutritional status in elderly. Missing teeth cause chewing disorder that reduces quality and quantity of food intake, which finally makes the elderly have underweight nutritional status.Objective: To determine the risk factors for underweight in the elderly at Yogyakarta Municipality.Method: The study was observational with case control design on elderly at Yogyakarta Municipality. Subjects consisted of 210 elderly matched in age and gender. Sampling was done by multistage random sampling. Oral health status was assessed through dental health status (index of missing teeth) and periodontal status (gingival index, periodontal index and oral hygiene index), dietary intake was collected by using semi quantitative food frequency questionnaire (SQ-FFQ) and underweight nutritional status was based on body mass armspan (BMA). Data were analyzed by using tests of X2 Mc.Nemar, X2 Stuart Maxwell, and conditional logistic regression.Results: Bivariate analysis showed the number of missing teeth ≥ 21 (OR=3.67, p<0.05) and 16-20 (OR=3.53, p<0.05) as risk factors of underweight, whereas the gingival index, periodontal index and oral hygiene index were not. Less intake of energy (OR=6.3), protein (OR=7.83), fat (OR=5.67) and carbohydrates (OR=7.5) were risk factors of underweight (p<0.01). Income less than Rp 808.000,00 was also risk factor for underweight (OR=4.5; p<0.01). Multivariate analysis showed the significant risk factors for underweight were the missing teeth ≥ 21 (OR=8.76) and 16-20 (OR=6.04) which increased by income less than Rp 808.000,00 (OR=5.94), less fat intake (OR=4.88), and less carbohydrate intake (OR=5.48). Income was confounding factor in the risk of missing teeth and protein intake for becoming underweight.Conclusion: Significant risk factors of underweight in elderly were missing teeth ≥ 16, less intake of fat and carbohydrate, and income less than Rp 808.000,00.

The Impact of Dental Neglect on Oral Health Among 16-30-Year-Olds in Dhulikhel, Kavrepalanchok, Nepal

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-48
Author(s):  
Swagat Kumar Mahanta ◽  
Manoj Humagain ◽  
Chandan Upadhyaya ◽  
Dilip Prajapati ◽  
Ritesh Srii
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Health Status Disparities ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Dental Neglect

Introduction: Oral health status is linked to oral health behaviour and dental neglect can be an important parameter for assessment of oral health status. Such evaluation will help in providing and planning appropriate health promotion activities to target population. Objective: To assess socio-demographic variations in Dental Neglect (DN) and to determine the association between DN and oral health. Methods: Analytical cross-sectional study done at dental hospital in Dhulikhel from September-November 2020. A sample of 327 aged 16-30 years were selected by convenience sampling technique. Demographic details along with DN were collected through the DN questionnaire. Both self-reported oral health and oral health status were assessed. Oral health status was determined by using the Oral Hygiene Index-simplified (OHI-S) and the Decayed Missing Filled index (DMFT). Results: Majority 170 (52%) of the sample were from high DN group. A total of 187 (57.2%) of the participants rated their oral health status as all right. Higher number of participants were seen in the fair group of oral hygiene status. Significant correlations were found between education and OHI-S scores. Mean DMFT score was 3.6±1.6 which had higher mean Decayed (D) component as compared to the Missing (M) and Filled (F) components in the index. Conclusion: Dental neglect is present among the study population and is associated with self-reported oral health status. Disparities were observed between the socio-demographic variables and DN. The DN Scale can be used in dental health promotion and also in evaluation of health promotion interventions.  

scholarly journals Oral health status and self- assessment of oral health risk factors among South Indian diabetic patients

2021 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 140
Author(s):  
Mukkavilli Madhuri ◽  
Suhas Kulkarni ◽  
Dolar Doshi ◽  
Srikanth Reddy ◽  
Srilatha Adepu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Risk ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
Health Risk Factors ◽  
South Indian

scholarly journals Risk Factors and Treatment Needs among Orphan School Children

2017 ◽  
Vol 18 (10) ◽  
pp. 893-898 ◽  
Author(s):  
Malleedi Shanthi ◽  
EV Soma Sekhar Goud ◽  
G Padmanabha Kumar ◽  
Jagdeesh P Rajguru ◽  
Subramaniam Ratnasothy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Services ◽  
School Children ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Kuala Lumpur ◽  
Treatment Needs ◽  
Oral Health Services

ABSTRACT Aim The aim of the study was to identify risk factors and treatment needs of orphan children of Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Objectives (1) To identify the association between the frequency of snacking and caries among orphan schoolchildren, (2) To assess Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacilli (microbiological assessment) in saliva of orphan children, and (3) To formulate treatment needs for orphan children. Materials and methods A cross-sectional study was done among 253 children of 5-, 12-, and 15-year-olds living in various orphanage houses of Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Demographic data, and dietary and oral hygiene practices were collected through a structured questionnaire. Clinical examinations of children were conducted to assess oral health status and recorded in the World Health Organization oral health assessment form (1997). Stimulated saliva was collected for S. mutans and Lactobacilli levels. The statistical software, namely, Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version 19.0 was used for the analysis of the data. Results The final data analysis included 253 children of which 116 (45.8%) were boys and 137 (54.2%) were girls. 140 (55.33%) children were caries-free and 113 (44.66%) children presented with caries (decayed/missing/filled surface >0). High levels of salivary microbiological counts (S. mutans and Lactobacilli), i.e., ≥ 105, stress the importance of necessary preventive oral health services. Treatment needs among orphan children showed that most of the children, i.e., 58 (22.9%), need preventive or caries-arresting care followed by 49 (19.4%) who require two-surface filling as an immediate measure. Conclusion From the results of our study, orphan children have low utilization of preventive and therapeutic oral health services. Urgent attention is required to plan a comprehensive dental health-care program to improve their oral health status. Clinical significance Parents are the primary caretakers of children, but woefully some of them have to lead their lives without parents, the latter either being dead or incapable of bringing up their children. Such a group of children is known as orphans. As oral health is an integral part of general health, it is essential for health-care policy makers to address oral health needs of this underprivileged group of society. This article highlights the risk factors and treatment needs among orphan schoolchildren. How to cite this article Shanthi M, Goud EVSS, Kumar GP, Rajguru JP, Ratnasothy S, Ealla KKR. Risk Factors and Treatment Needs among Orphan School Children. J Contemp Dent Pract 2017;18(10):893-898.

scholarly journals Oral Health Status Assessment of an African Population: Rationale, Methods and Population Characteristics

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandra Ama. Hewlett ◽  
Paa-Kwesi Blankson ◽  
Justice M.K. Aheto ◽  
Francis Anto ◽  
Tony Danso Appiah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Epidemiological Data ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Population Characteristics ◽  
Oral Disease ◽  
Health Coverage ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
Cross Sectional

Abstract Objectives: Oral health surveys aid in estimating the oral health of a population and provide a projection for future oral health care needs. We report the procedures and rationale of a survey carried out to assess the oral health status and risk factors for oral disease among adults in the Greater Accra Region (GAR) of Ghana. It’s objective was to provide prevalence estimates on dental diseases, oral health behaviour and risk factors, and to establish baseline epidemiological data on the population’s oral health for further research.Methods: This was a population-based cross-sectional study of adults aged 25 years and above. A random, stratified two-stage sampling method was used to select participants from rural and urban communities in three types of districts (Metropolitan, Municipal, Ordinary). A semi- structured questionnaire was used to collect data on socio-demographic characteristics, oral health behaviours and risk factors for oral disease. Anthropometric data and a full-mouth clinical examination was carried out including: soft tissue assessment, tooth count, prosthodontic status, dental caries assessment and periodontal assessment.Results: A total of 729 participants were included in the study with a mean age of 43.9 (±14.6). Majority 425 (61%) were females. Though the metropolitan districts had more dental clinics and personnel, along with better health insurance coverage, they had a higher prevalence of missing teeth, retained roots, severe periodontitis and poorer oral health coverage. The findings also show some significant differences in disease prevalence, within the different localities and districts.Conclusions: Availability and access to oral health services is not the most important determinant of good oral health outcomes in this region. We recommend exploring socio-behavioral and cultural factors as well. This study provides district level data to inform policy and guide further research.

scholarly journals Oral Health of Lipjan Convicts: Kosovo Prison House

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Luljeta Zajmi ◽  
Agim Begzati ◽  
Milaim Sejdini ◽  
Nora Berisha ◽  
Lumnije Krasniqi
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Prison Population ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Health Condition ◽  
Average Value ◽  
Dmft Index ◽  
The Mean

Objectives. The oral health services of the prison population are considered more complex than those of the general population. The aim of this study was to examine the oral health status (the DMFT index and OHI index) and to evaluate the relation between the oral health and risk factors of inmates of this population, thus identifying the dental health status of inmates by gender, age, and the duration of their sentence. Materials and Methods. Our study has included a total number of 150 inmates, of both genders, from Lipjan prison house in Kosovo. Results. Oral health condition of inmates in Lipjan prison house is severe; the average value of DMFT is 8.44: for minors 6.22, while for adults 9.55. The assessment of DMFT index within the recruited inmates in our study shows that the mean rate of oral cure was 3.21, while the mean extraction value and caries were 3.55 and 3.58, respectively. The mean plaque test value was 1.44. Conclusion. Based on this research, we have concluded that the oral health condition of the inmates in Lipjan prison is not good, due to the presence of different risk factors among them.

scholarly journals Tobacco Use and Oral Health Status among Adolescents in an Urban Slum, Gurugram

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 98-102
Author(s):  
Vishesh Yadav ◽  
Shalini Ray ◽  
Priyanka Sachdeva ◽  
Ankur Bhagat
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Tobacco Use ◽  
Oral Submucous Fibrosis ◽  
Peer Pressure ◽  
Urban Slum ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Adolescent Boys ◽  
Cross Sectional

INTRODUCTION: Tobacco use is one of the main risk factors for number of chronic diseases including cardiovascular diseases, lung cancer and oral cancer. Tobacco epidemic is one of the public health threats killing nearly six million people yearly. Tobacco use also contributes to poor oral health causing staining, bad breath and tooth decay. Different studies in India are suggestive of upward trend in use of tobacco even in adolescents.OBJECTIVES: To find the prevalence of tobacco use among adolescents in an urban slum and to assess the oral health status among them.METHODOLOGY: This cross sectional study was done as a part of oral health assessment camp conducted in an urban slum. All adolescents attending the camp were recruited in the study after due informed consent, the final sample size being 130.RESULTS: The overall tobacco use among adolescents was found to be 95.8% adolescent boys and 27.6% among adolescent girls. The most common reasons cited for tobacco use were peer pressure followed by parent’s influence. Smokeless tobacco (dry tobacco, lime, guthka) was consumed by 39.13% boys and 19% girls. Smoking was prevalent among 16.7% boys and 8.6% girls. However 41.7 % adolescent boys consumed both forms of tobacco. Prevalence of dental caries was high in both boys (77.7%) and girls (55.2%). The presence of tartar was found in 47.3% boys and 22.4% girls. Bleeding gums was found in more no. of girls (29.3%) as compared to boys (25%). The other morbidities found on examination were ulcer (16.7% boys and 3.5% girls), Oral submucous fibrosis was seen in 27.8% boys and 3.5% girls.CONCLUSION: Appropriate intervention is required as adolescence is a tender period where these risk factors like tobacco consumption and oral hygiene could be modified by awareness and counselling.

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