Self-esteem, oral health behaviours, and clinical oral health status in Chinese adults: An exploratorystudy

2012 ◽  
Vol 72 (6) ◽  
pp. 684-694 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luzy Siu-Hei Chin ◽  
Joanne Chung-Yan Chan
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Behaviours ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Chinese Adults ◽  
Oral Health Behaviours

scholarly journals Predictors of oral health-related quality of life in 2–5 year-old children in the South of Iran

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Masoumeh Abbasi-Shavazi ◽  
Elham Mansoorian ◽  
Sara Jambarsang ◽  
Amene Hosseini-Yekani ◽  
Vahid Rahmanian
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Health Behaviours ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Oral Health Behaviours ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Abstract Background Dental and oral diseases can have negative impacts on children’s quality of life. The aim of this study was to determine the predictors of oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) in the children aged 2–5 years old. Materials and methods A total number of 288 children aged between 2 and 5 years were selected and stratified by gender from three community health centres located in the city of Jahrom, south of Fars Province, Iran. The data collection tool was a researcher-made questionnaire whose validity and reliability was confirmed. The questionnaire was completed by parents/caregivers of the children. A multiple linear regression analysis was performed with quality of life as the dependent variable and, based on covariance structural analysis, evaluated the goodness of fit of the resulting structural equations models. Results The results showed that predisposing factors with a coefficient of 0.0457 (p = 0.015) and reinforcing factors ones with a coefficient of 0.2748 (p < 0.001) were correlated with the oral health behaviours. Moreover, there was a relationship between such behaviours with a coefficient of 0.1612 (p < 0.001) and oral health status and the given status with a coefficient − 0.9714 was correlated with OHRQoL (p < 0.001). Based on the covariance structural analysis, the resulting model was found to exhibit a reasonable goodness of fit. Conclusion The predictors of the children’s OHRQoL included predisposing, strengthening, oral health behaviours and oral health status. Therefore, planning to enhance supportive family behaviours and to boost predisposing factors including knowledge, attitudes, perceived benefits, and self-efficacy in parents and their oral health behaviours is recommended.

scholarly journals The Relationship of Orofacial Pain and Dental Health Status and Oral Health Behaviours in Facial Burn Patients

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Farooq Ahmad Chaudhary ◽  
Basaruddin Ahmad ◽  
Muhammad Qasim Javed ◽  
Shaikh Shoeb Yakub ◽  
Bilal Arjumand ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Orofacial Pain ◽  
Health Behaviours ◽  
Psychological Status ◽  
Burn Patients ◽  
Dental Visits ◽  
Burn Care ◽  
Oral Health Behaviours ◽  
Facial Burn

This study aims to examine the association of orofacial pain and oral health status and oral health behaviours in facial burn patients. The participants in this cross-sectional study were randomly recruited from the Burn Care Center, Institute of Medical Sciences, Islamabad, Pakistan. An intraoral evaluation was carried out to record the DMFT and OHI-S. A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect information on sociodemographic status, brushing frequency, and dental visits. Orofacial pain during mandibular movement was assessed using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). Psychological status was assessed using the Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale and Impact of Events Scale. ANOVA and simple and multiple linear regression tests were used to analyse the data. From the 90 facial burn patients included, the majority were below 34 years of age, female, single or divorced, and unemployed. The mean DMFT was 10.7, and 71% had poor oral hygiene. 56% of the participants had moderate-to-severe anxiety, and 68% had posttraumatic stress disorder. 53% of the participants had moderate-to-severe pain during mouth opening or moving the mandible with a mean score of 41.5. Analyses showed that orofacial pain was associated with less frequent brushing, irregular dental visits, greater DMFT score, and more plaque accumulation (OHI-S). It was also associated with employment status, the severity of a burn, anxiety, and stress. The treatment and management of dental and oral conditions in burn patients need judicious balance in controlling and accurate assessment of the pain and improving psychological problems in burn patients.

Instability of Self-esteem and Affective Lability as Determinants of Self-reported Oral Health Status and Oral Health-related Behaviors

2008 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-45 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexandrina L. Dumitrescu ◽  
Beatrice C. Dogaru ◽  
Cristian D. Dogaru
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Health Related Behaviors ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Affective Lability ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Oral Health Related Behaviors

Abstract Aim The aim of the study was to examine the impact of the instability of self-esteem and affective lability on students’ self-rated oral health and oral health-related behaviors. Methods and Material The present study sample consisted of 178 first year medical students. A questionnaire was used to collect information about socio-demographic factors, behavioral factors, self-reported oral health status, the instability of self-esteem, and affective lability. Results Significant differences were found on the instability of self-esteem and affective lability on the following variables: gender, smoking, anxiety, depression, stress in everyday life, number of extracted teeth, and satisfaction with appearance of one's own teeth (Ps<0.05). The level of instability of self-esteem had a consistent association with the self-reported oral health status and satisfaction with appearance of teeth. The affective lability total score was a determinant of the number of extracted teeth, last toothache, self-rated gingival status, while anger was correlated with the number of current non-treated caries, extracted teeth, toothbrushing, and flossing frequency. Conclusions The results indicate there is an increased risk for impaired dental health among subjects with instable self-esteem symptoms or symptoms of anger. Citation Dumitrescu AL, Dogaru CB, Dogaru CD. Instability of Self-esteem and Affective Lability as Determinants of Self-reported Oral Health Status and Oral Health-related Behaviors. J Contemp Dent Pract 2008 January; (9)1:038-045.

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