Epidemiology and associated factors of gingivitis in adolescents in Guangdong Province, Southern China: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Gingivitis is the most prevalent form of periodontal disease in children and adolescents, being strongly associated to some socioeconomic factors and oral health behaviours. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of gingivitis and its association with socio-demographic factors and oral health-related behaviours in children aged 12–15 years in Guangdong, Southern China. Methods A total of 7680 children were sampled using an equal-sized, stratified, multistage, random sampling method and clinically examined between December 2015 and April 2016. A questionnaire on socio-demographic factors and oral health-related behaviours related to gingivitis was completed by each of the selected children. Gingival bleeding was recorded using the Community Periodontal Index probe, and children with a gingival bleeding positive score ≥ 10% were defined as having gingivitis. A multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed to assess the association between socio-demographic factors and gingivitis. All statistical tests were performed at a two-sided significance level of 0.05. Results The weighted prevalence of gingivitis among 12–15-year-old children was 29.6%, with 22.6% having localised gingivitis and 7.0% having generalised gingivitis. Age differences were observed in the prevalence of gingivitis, whereas urban-rural differences were not. According to the multivariate logistic regression analysis results, factors such as increasing age, being the only child, lack of regular annual dental check-up, and heavy dental calculus were significantly associated with higher prevalence of gingivitis. In addition, the association of gingivitis with these factors was inconsistent among the urban and rural areas. Conclusions Dental calculus and oral health behaviour were found to be important factors for maintaining the gingival health of children aged 12–15 years in Guangdong. Maintaining gingival health in children requires promoting positive oral health behaviours and regular dental prophylaxis.

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Associations between self-rated oral health, subjective oral conditions, oral health behaviours and oral health-related quality of life among college students: A study using structural equation modelling

10.21203/rs.3.rs-251782/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Nan Yin ◽

Suge Zheng ◽

Nianting Ju ◽

Tiantian Hua ◽

Wei Ding ◽

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Keyword(s):

College Students ◽

Oral Health ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Eastern China ◽

Health Behaviours ◽

Oral Health Behaviours ◽

Related Quality ◽

Health Related ◽

Negative Effect ◽

Oral Conditions

Abstract Background: This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between self-rated oral health, subjective oral conditions, oral health behaviours, and oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) in Chinese college students.Methods: We conducted an online cross-sectional survey inviting college students from eastern China. A total of 1,708 participants were included. We constructed a structural equation model to explain and assess the associations among self-rated oral health, subjective oral conditions, oral health behaviours, and OHRQoL.Results: Self-rated oral health had a direct positive effect on subjective oral conditions and OHRQoL. Oral health behaviours had a direct negative effect on subjective oral conditions and OHRQoL, while oral health behaviours had a direct negative effect on tooth condition perception and oral health interventions. Subjective oral conditions had a direct positive effect on OHRQoL. There was a positive correlation between oral health behaviours and self-rated oral health. In addition, subjective oral conditions partially mediated both the effect of oral health behaviours on OHRQoL and the effect of self-rated oral health on OHRQoL.Conclusion: There were influential associations between self-rated oral health, subjective oral conditions, oral health behaviours, and OHRQoL among college students in eastern China.

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

Health and Quality of Life Outcomes ◽

10.1186/s12955-020-01587-7 ◽

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.

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Effects of self-efficacy on oral health behaviours and gingival health in university students aged 18- or 19-years-old

Journal Of Clinical Periodontology ◽

10.1111/j.1600-051x.2012.01919.x ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 39 (9) ◽

pp. 844-849 ◽

Cited By ~ 34

Author(s):

Shinsuke Mizutani ◽

Daisuke Ekuni ◽

Michiko Furuta ◽

Takaaki Tomofuji ◽

Koichiro Irie ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Oral Health ◽

University Students ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Health Behaviours ◽

Gingival Health ◽

Oral Health Behaviours

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Socio-demographic Factors, Dental Status, Oral Health Knowledge & Attitude, and Health-related Behaviors in Dental Visits Among 12-year-old Shenzhen Adolescents: a Multilevel Analysis

10.21203/rs.3.rs-985480/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Jinfeng He ◽

Bo Yuan ◽

Shanyu Zhou ◽

Shuyuan Peng ◽

Ye Xu ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Logistic Regression ◽

Oral Health ◽

Health Knowledge ◽

Demographic Factors ◽

Dental Status ◽

Oral Health Knowledge ◽

Dental Visits ◽

Health Related Behaviors ◽

Health Related ◽

Socio Demographic Factors

Abstract Background: Dental visits can provide education, prevention and treatment measures for teenagers, and help to form correct oral health knowledge and attitude. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of socio-demographic factors, dental status, oral health literacy, and health-related behaviors on dental visits in early 12-year-old adolescents.Methods: 953 subjects aged 12 in Longhua District of Shenzhen were investigated. The questionnaire and clinical examination were applied in schools, and two-level logistic regression models were constructed to interpret the effect of individual and contextual factors on Shenzhen adolescents' dental visits.Results: A total of 27.6% of the participants had not been to a dentist. After the multiple factors binary logistic regression analysis, it confirmed that the following variables: Shenzhen hukou (OR =2.133, 95% CI: 1.429-3.185)，moderate caries (OR =1.404, 95% CI: 1.022-1.928) and severe caries (OR =2.546, 95% CI: 1.461-4.437)，Angle Class II malocclusion( OR =1.703, 95% CI: 1.134-2.556), sometimes or never toothbrushing (OR =2.985, 95% CI: 1.491-5.975), Dental floss usage (OR =1.829, 95% CI: 1.250-2.677), having had a toothache within the last 12 months (OR =1.469, 95% CI: 1.086-1.986), high Knowledge attitude level (OR =1.570, 95% CI: 1.106-2.229), moderate Knowledge attitude level (OR =1.534, 95% CI: 1.073-2.193), were associated factors for dental visit experience.Conclusions: The dental visits of 12-year-old children in Longhua District of Shenzhen is affected by multi-dimensional factors. It is suggested that oral health education should be strengthened, good oral hygiene habits should be cultivated, and the needs and utilization of oral health services for non-Shenzhen adolescents should be paid attention to, so as to effectively improve the overall oral health level of adolescents.

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Oral health-related quality of life and related factors among facial burn injury patients in Pakistan.

10.21203/rs.3.rs-26441/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Farooq Ahmad Chaudhary ◽

Basaruddin Ahmad ◽

Ulfat Bashir ◽

Mohd Zulkarnain Sinor

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Oral Health ◽

Burn Injury ◽

Health Behaviours ◽

Health Related Quality ◽

Oral Health Behaviours ◽

Related Quality ◽

Health Related ◽

Facial Burn

Abstract Background: There is a limited understanding of the long-term effect of facial burn injury on oral health. This study was aimed to describe the oral health-related quality of life of patients with facial burn injury and determine the associated risk factors.Methods: Patients with facial burn who attended the Burn Care Center in Islamabad, Pakistan were systematically and randomly selected and invited to participate in this cross-sectional study. They underwent extra- and intra-oral examinations and, completed self-administered questionnaires. The severity of disfigurement and, caries (DMFT), periodontal (CPI) and oral hygiene (OHI-S) statuses were assessed. Validated Urdu language instruments were used to collect information on sociodemographic background, oral health behaviours, oral health-related quality of life (OHIP-14) and satisfaction with appearance (SWAP). Information relating to the time of burn injury event and, cause and severity (type, TBSA) of burn were obtained from medical records. The OHIP- 14 severity (add-score) and prevalence of impact measures were derived and analysed using simple and multiple linear regression.Results: A total of 271 patients had participated in the study. The OHIP-14 prevalence of impact was 94% mean the mean add-score 37 = unit (sd = 8.5). The domains with the greatest impact prevalence were the physical pain (87%), psychological disability (87%), social disability (85%) and physical discomfort (83%). Poor clinical oral health status – particularly dental caries, oral health behaviours, severe burn injury, psychological distress and time of burn event, were associated with poor oral health-related quality of life (p< 0.05).Conclusion: Poor oral conditions, particularly caries, and severity of burn injury are the main factors that affect the oral health-related quality of life in facial burn patients. Addressing issues related to oral health behaviours, especially dental visit, may reduce the impact.

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