scholarly journals The impact of pregnancy on women’s oral health-related quality of life: a qualitative investigation

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Omid Fakheran ◽  
Mahmoud Keyvanara ◽  
Zahra Saied-Moallemi ◽  
Abbasali Khademi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background Complex psychological and physiological changes occur in women’s body during pregnancy. These changes affect both oral health status and oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL). In almost all of the previous cross-sectional design studies on pregnant women, generic OHRQoL instruments have been used to measure OHRQoL. While such instruments may be reliable, they may not be appropriate to evaluate the OHRQoL in special populations like pregnant women. The purpose of this study was to investigate the self-perceived factors affecting the OHRQoL among pregnant women. Methods In this qualitative descriptive study, twenty- seven pregnant women were recruited from four healthcare centers located in Isfahan city, Iran. The interpretative phenomenological analysis was used to collect and analyze the data. Four criteria of credibility, dependability, transferability, and confirmability were implemented through established procedures to confirm the study rigor. Results Three major themes and six sub-themes capturing the impacts of pregnancy on women’s OHRQoL were identified. They covered all areas of life, including daily life, psychological well-being, social life, physical impact, and also barriers to utilization of dental care services. Some new domains such as “dentists’ refusal to treat pregnant women”, “negative feelings about pregnancy” and “concerns about fetal health” were found as important factors which could influence the OHRQoL during pregnancy. Conclusion The findings help to better understand the oral health issues impacting women during pregnancy and to achieve person-centered care and improved oral health outcomes in pregnant women. The conceptual framework created based on the results of this study may help health care workers and policy makers for improving the health of pregnant women.

scholarly journals Impact of anterior occlusal conditions in the mixed dentition on oral health–related quality-of-life item levels:

2020 ◽  
Vol 90 (4) ◽  
pp. 564-570
Author(s):  
Silvia A.S. Vedovello ◽  
Ana Letícia Mello de Carvalho ◽  
Larissa C. de Azevedo ◽  
Patrícia R. dos Santos ◽  
Mario Vedovello-Filho ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Mixed Dentition ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Oral Symptoms ◽  
The Impact

ABSTRACT Objectives To evaluate the impact of anterior occlusal conditions in the mixed dentition on item-level analysis of oral health–related quality of life (OHRQoL). Materials and Methods A population-based cross-sectional study of 787 children aged 8 to 10 years was conducted. The Child Perceptions Questionnaire (CPQ8-10) was used to evaluate OHRQoL, and the analysis of item levels was performed on CPQ8-10 domains. Anterior occlusal characteristics were diagnosed according to the Dental Aesthetic Index criteria. Individual analyses were performed relating the outcome as independent variables. The variables with P < .20 in the individual analyses were tested in multiple logistic regression models, and those with P < .10 remained in the model. The adjusted odds ratio (OR) was estimated with a 95% confidence interval (CI). Results No associations were found with regard to anterior occlusal characteristics (P < .001) after the variables of the previous determinants were adjusted for multivariate analysis. However, the following variables were significantly associated with negative impact on OHRQoL item levels: sex, in oral symptoms (OR = 1.42; CI, 1.07–1.89) and emotional well-being (OR = 1.34; CI, 1.00–1.79); race, in oral symptoms (OR = 1.48; CI, 1.10–1.98), emotional well-being (OR = 1.54; CI, 1.14–2.06), and social well-being (OR = 1.34; CI, 1.00–1.80); and family income in functional limitation (OR = 1.46; CI, 1.06–2.02), emotional well-being (OR = 1.71; CI, 1.21–2.42), and social well-being (OR = 1.59; CI, 1.14–2.21). Conclusions Anterior occlusal conditions did not affect the levels of OHRQoL items.

scholarly journals Oral Health-Related Quality of Life in Brazilian Patients Wearing Three Types of Lower Dentures: Psychosocial and Clinical Aspects

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 279
Author(s):  
Campos M. R. ◽  
Carvalho P. S. P. ◽  
Moura W. V. B. ◽  
Moura P. M. M. M. ◽  
Vasconcelos M. O.
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Health Care Policy ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Clinical Aspects ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

<p><em>The purpose of this study was to evaluate the oral health-related Quality of Life (QoL) of patients with edentulous lower jaws rehabilitated with conventional or implant-supported dentures</em><em>. In the quest for greater QoL, especially among the elderly, it is important to evaluate how the use of </em><em>dentures</em><em> impacts physical and emotional well-being. </em><em>Brazilian health care policy makers should be informed of t</em><em>he advantages of </em><em>rehabilitation with implant-supported dentures. </em><em>A cohort of 78 edentulous seniors was divided into three groups of 26 according to denture type: Conventional (CD), </em><em>Implant-Supported Overdenture (IOD)</em><em> and Fixed-Implant Prosthesis</em><em> (</em><em>FIP)</em><em>. To evaluate QoL, clinical and </em><em>sociodemographic </em><em>information was collected and the OHIP-20 questionnaire was administered, using a 5-point frequency scale, including a “don’t know” option. </em><em>Chewing and pronunciation were less impacted in FIP and IOD than in CD (p=0.013 and p=0.027, respectively), while patients in the CD group reported more adaptation difficulties (p=0.006) and more frequent avoidance of hard-to-chew foods (p=0.032).</em><em> The majority reported no interference of dentures with appearance and social life, regardless of denture type.</em><em> Depending on the patient’s biological and financial circumstances, implant-supported dentures is the form of rehabilitation of edentulism providing the greatest improvement in QoL. The reported limitations and difficulties had no significant impact on satisfaction and QoL.</em><em></em></p>

scholarly journals The Impact of Socio-Economic and Home Environmental Factors on Oral Health-Related Quality of Life Among Children Aged 11–14

Medicina ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 55 (11) ◽  
pp. 722
Author(s):  
Najjar ◽  
Nasim ◽  
Al-Nasser ◽  
Masuadi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Considerable Proportion ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
The Impact

Background and Objectives: Oral diseases are known to negatively impact physical, functional, and emotional well-being, and thus adversely affect quality of life. The aims of the study were (1) to assess the oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) and (2) to explore socio-demographic, -economic, and -environmental factors that are associated with OHRQoL among a sample of children aged 11–14 in Saudi Arabia. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional design was used. The Child Perceptions Questionnaire (CPQ)—a self-administered, validated, and standardized questionnaire was used to collect data on OHRQoL in four domains: oral symptoms, functional limitations, and emotional and social well-being. In addition, data were collected on home environment, socioeconomic/demographic characteristics, and oral hygiene practices of participants and their parents or adult guardians. Univariate descriptive statistics, Spearman’s correlation, and Kruskal–Wallis H and Mann–Whitney tests were used. Data were analyzed using SPSS 23 Software. Significance was set at α = 0.05. Results: In total, 534 children participated in the study (91% response rate), of which 60% were females. Twenty percent of children described their oral health as “poor” and one in every four children reported that their oral health had at least some effect on their overall well-being. Children who were male, attending public schools, and living with both parents were more likely to report poor OHRQoL. Conclusions: A considerable proportion of children aged 11–14 could discern that their oral health had some effect on their overall well-being. The results identified potential predictors of OHRQoL. Disparities in OHRQoL exist among certain sub-populations. Active efforts and local interventions are necessary to improve OHRQoL.

scholarly journals Impact of malocclusion on oral health related quality of life of 11-14-year-old children

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amrita Geevarghese ◽  
Jagan Baskaradoss ◽  
Waad Alsaadi ◽  
Hoda Alemam ◽  
Amjad Alghaihab ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Global Rating ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background This study investigates the impact of malocclusion on the oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) of 11-14-year-old children.Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted among 250 caregiver/child (11-14-year-olds) dyads seeking orthodontic consultation at the orthodontic center at King Abdulaziz Medical City (KAMC), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Oral health related quality of life (OHRQoL) was assessed using child perception questionnaire 11-14 (CPQ 11–14 ) and the Dental Aesthetic Index (DAI) was used to assess severity of malocclusion. CPQ 11–14 scores ranged from 0 to 64, with lower scores representing a better quality of life. Multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA) was used to assess differences between domain and total CPQ 11–14 scores with the co-variates. Results The mean CPQ 11–14 score was 19.89±9.8. Mean scores for the global rating, oral symptoms, functional limitations, emotional well-being, and social well-being domains were 4.91±2.15, 5.26±3.22, 3.67±3.58, 3.98±3.89 and 2.08±2.98, respectively. The distribution of subjects across the four severity categories was minor/none – 37%, definite – 22%, severe – 15% and very severe 24%. The overall and domain-specific scores of CPQ 11–14 varied across the different categories of malocclusion. In the comparisons by pairs, it was found that children with very severe malocclusion had significantly higher scores for the social well-being domain and global rating of oral health as compared to children with no/minor malocclusion (p<0.05). Conclusion Substantial variability in the well-being domain of CPQ 11–14 was observed among children with no/minor malocclusions as compared to children with severe malocclusions.

scholarly journals Family Affluence Based Inequality in Oral Health-Related Quality of Life in a Population of Lithuanian Adolescents

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (12) ◽  
pp. 2106 ◽  
Author(s):  
Apolinaras Zaborskis ◽  
Aistė Kavaliauskienė ◽  
Antanas Šidlauskas
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Negative Binomial ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Family Affluence ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
The Impact

Background: The social inequalities in oral health have had increasing attention in recent years. The present study aimed to explore the impact of family affluence on Oral Health-Related Quality of Life (OHRQoL) among Lithuanian adolescents aged 11–18 years. Methods: The cross-sectional, population-based study included a representative sample of 881 adolescents aged 11–18 years (mean = 15.55; SD = 1.51) randomly selected from 20 schools in Lithuania. The schoolchildren completed questionnaires to evaluate their OHRQoL using a Lithuanian version of the Child Perceptions Questionnaire (CPQ). The adolescents’ family affluence was indirectly assessed by inquiring whether they possessed various modern life items. In dental examination, the severity of malocclusion was predetermined by the Index of Complexity, Outcome, and Need (ICON). The relationship among variables was examined employing the negative binomial regression and the path analysis. Results: The sum score of CPQ as a whole and the sum scores of all four domains were significantly associated with family affluence, indicating higher OHRQoL among adolescents from more affluent families. The severity of malocclusion had a significant association with emotional and social well-being domains of OHRQoL only. Conclusion: This study evidences the family affluence based inequality in OHRQoL among Lithuanian adolescents.

Validity and Reliability of a Questionnaire for Measuring Child Oral-health-related Quality of Life

2002 ◽  
Vol 81 (7) ◽  
pp. 459-463 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Jokovic ◽  
D. Locker ◽  
M. Stephens ◽  
D. Kenny ◽  
B. Tompson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
The Impact

Oral-health-related quality of life measures that exist are designed for adults. This study aimed to develop and evaluate the CPQ11-14, a self-report measure of the impact of oral and oro-facial conditions on 11- to 14-year-old children. An item pool was generated with the use of a literature review and interviews with health professionals, parents, and child patients. The 36 items rated the most frequent and bothersome by 83 children were selected for the CPQ11-14. Validity testing involved a new sample of 123 children. Test-retest reliability was assessed in a subgroup of these children (n = 65). Mean CPQ11-14 scores were highest for oro-facial (31.4), lower for orthodontic (24.3), and lowest for pedodontic (23.3) patients. There were significant associations between the CPQ11-14 score and global ratings of oral health (p < 0.05) and overall well-being (p < 0.01). The Cronbach's alpha and intraclass correlation coefficient for the CPQ11-14 were 0.91 and 0.90, respectively. These results suggest that the CPQ11-14 is valid and reliable.

scholarly journals Oral Health Related Quality of Life and Prosthetic Status among Institutionalized Elderly from the Bucharest Area: A Pilot Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (12) ◽  
pp. 6663
Author(s):  
Laura Iosif ◽  
Cristina Teodora Preoteasa ◽  
Elena Preoteasa ◽  
Ana Ispas ◽  
Radu Ilinca ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Institutionalized Elderly ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Prosthetic Status ◽  
The Impact

The aim of the study was to assess the oral health related quality of life (OHRQoL) of elderly in care homes, one of Romania’s most vulnerable social categories, to correlate it to sociodemographic, oral health parameters, and prosthodontic status. Therefore, a cross-sectional study was performed on 58 geriatrics divided into 3 age groups, who were clinically examined and answered the oral health impact profile (OHIP-14) questionnaire. Very high rates of complete edentulism in the oldest-old subgroup (bimaxillary in 64.3%; mandibular in 64.3%; maxillary in 85.7%), and alarming frequencies in the other subgroups (middle-old and youngest-old), statistically significant differences between age groups being determined. The OHIP-14 mean score was 14.5. Although not statistically significant, females had higher OHIP-14 scores, also middle-old with single maxillary arch, single mandibular arch, and bimaxillary complete edentulism, whether they wore dentures or not, but especially those without dental prosthetic treatment in the maxilla. A worse OHRQoL was also observed in wearers of bimaxillary complete dentures, in correlation with periodontal disease-related edentulism, in those with tertiary education degree, and those who came from rural areas. There were no statistically significant correlations of OHRQoL with age, total number of edentulous spaces or edentulous spaces with no prosthetic treatment. In conclusion, despite poor oral health and prosthetic status of the institutionalized elderly around Bucharest, the impact on their wellbeing is comparatively moderate.

scholarly journals Impact of dental caries on oral health related quality of life among preschool children: perceptions of parents

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mina Pakkhesal ◽  
Elham Riyahi ◽  
AliAkbar Naghavi Alhosseini ◽  
Parisa Amdjadi ◽  
Nasser Behnampour
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Dmft Index ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background Childhood dental caries can affect the children’s and their parents’ oral health-related quality of life. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the impact of oral and dental health conditions on the oral health-related quality of life in preschool children and their parents. Methods In this descriptive-analytical cross-sectional study, samples were selected from children 3 to 6 years old enrolled in licensed kindergartens using "proportional allocation" sampling. Then, the parents of the children were asked to complete the Early Childhood Oral Health Impact Scale (ECOHIS). Results In this study, 350 children aged 3 to 6 years were evaluated with a mean age of 4.73 years. The mean dmft index (decayed, missed, and filled teeth) was 3.94 ± 4.17. The mean score of oral health-related quality of life was 11.88 ± 6.9, which 9.36 ± 5.02 belongs to the impact on children and 2.52 ± 3.20 to parents' impact. Conclusions The mean score of ECOHIS increased with the dmft index increase in children, indicating a significant relationship between the dmft and ECOHIS score. These outcomes can be used as proper resources to develop preventive policies and promote oral health in young children.

scholarly journals Comparison of Oral Health Related Quality of Life (OHRQoL) in Hypodontia Patients and Patients with Acquired Missing Teeth

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 77-82 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shanti Chhetri ◽  
Muhammad Waseem Ullah Khan ◽  
Nazia Yazdanie
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Trauma Patients ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Missing Teeth ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
The Impact

Background: Hypodontia is the developmental absence of one or more teeth from the dentition whereas acquired missing teeth are those lost due to carries, periodontal problem or dental trauma. Patients with congenitally missing teeth suffer aesthetic, functional and psychological morbidity to various degree through childhood, adolescence and adulthood. Greater understanding of the impact of hypodontia on patient’s quality of life is very important. Oral health related quality of life (OHRQoL) is considered as an outcome measure to evaluate the consequences of edentulism and the available treatment options.Material and Methods: A cross-sectional comparative survey was carried out in the department of Prosthodontics, de’Montmorency College of Dentistry/Punjab Dental Hospital Lahore from 02/03/2010 to 01/09/2010. Total 80 partially dentate patients were studied which included 40 hypodontia patients and 40 patients with acquired missing teeth. All patients were given OHIP-14 questionnaire and responses were recorded on 5-point Likert scale. The mean scores of the two groups were calculated and compared using chi square test.Results: The total OHIP scores in hypodontia patients was more compared to that in patients with acquired missing teeth and difference was significant in the patient group with 4-5 missing teeth.Conclusion: As the missing teeth number increased, it was found that the OHRQoL in hypodontia patients was more impaired compared to the OHRQoL in patients with acquired missing teeth. Journal of Nobel Medical CollegeVolume 6, Number 1, Issue 10 (January-June, 2017), Page: 77-82

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