Impact of oral health conditions on the quality of life of workers

Occupational health has been the scope of numerous studies, primarily due to the concern that the worker should enjoy good working conditions and a satisfactory quality of life. This study seeks to analyze the impact of oral health on the quality of life of workers at a public university using the simplified version of the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14) and associated factors. A cross-sectional study was conducted with 326 workers who responded the questions of OHIP-14 about self-rated health, oral morbidity, and socioeconomic and demographic questions. Multiple linear regression analysis was performed to verify the association between the independent variables and OHIP-14. About 40% of the impact of oral health on quality of life can be explained by the variables: education level (p = 0,03), age (p = 0,03), reason for visiting a dentist (p = 0,01), oral health perception (p < 0,01) and satisfaction with teeth and mouth (p < 0,01). The use of OHIP-14 can be useful for planning programs and actions focused on health education for occupational health, prioritizing workers with greater psychosocial impacts caused by oral problems.

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Impact of malocclusion severity on the quality of life of non-white adolescents

Ciência & Saúde Coletiva ◽

10.1590/1413-812320212611.3.27502019 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 26 (suppl 3) ◽

pp. 5233-5240

Author(s):

Juliana Andrade de Lacerda ◽

Técia Mendes Daltro Borges ◽

Marcelo de Castro Meneguim ◽

Mario Vedovello Filho ◽

Milton Santamaria Júnior ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Oral Health ◽

Health Impact ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

P Value ◽

White Adolescents ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Deep Bite ◽

The Impact

Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of malocclusion severity on the oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) of non-white adolescents. A cross-sectional study was conducted with 585 non-white Brazilian adolescents (12-15 years). The Dental Aesthetic Index (DAI) was used for the clinical assessment of malocclusion and Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14) on OHRQoL. Deep bite and transverse occlusal relationships were assessed in association with the DAI. The adolescents with DAI 3 and 4 were distributed into 4 groups: G1 - individuals without transverse occlusal relationships or deep bite; G2 - individuals with only posterior crossbite; G3 - individuals with only deep bite; and G4 - individuals with Brodie bite. The backward stepwise procedure was used to select variables on each level, eliminating variables with a p≤0.20. From the logistic regression analyses, the adjusted odds ratios were estimated with the respective 95% confidence intervals. The adolescents with severe malocclusion divided into the G2, G3 and G4 showed p-value of 0.0501, 0.1475, and 0.5407, respectively, but did not remain in the final model. Malocclusion severity had no impact on the OHRQoL of non-white adolescents.

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Impact of periodontitis on quality of life among subjects with rheumatoid arthritis: a cross sectional study

BMC Oral Health ◽

10.1186/s12903-020-01275-4 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 20 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Philip Sheng Hui Han ◽

Roslan Saub ◽

Nor Adinar Baharuddin ◽

Sargunan Sockalingam ◽

Peter Mark Bartold ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽

Oral Health ◽

Health Assessment ◽

Health Impact ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Health Related ◽

The Impact

Abstract Background This study aimed to assess the impact of periodontitis (PD) on the health related quality of life (HRQoL) and oral health related QoL (OHRQoL) of subjects with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and PD. Methods Subjects from dental and RA clinics were screened. Complete periodontal examinations were performed. Subjects were divided into 4 groups: RA-PD, RA, PD and healthy controls (HC). Questionnaires on characteristics and Malaysian versions of Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14(M)) and Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ-DI)) were answered. Results A total of 187 subjects were included (29 RA-PD, 58 RA, 43 PD and 57 HC). OHIP-14(M) severity score was highest in the PD group (17.23 ± 10.36) but only significantly higher than the HC group (p < 0.05). The HAQ-DI scores of the RA group was significantly higher than the PD and HC groups (p < 0.05). The interaction between the effects of PD and RA on the OHRQoL and HRQoL was statistically significant (p < 0.05). Conclusion PD and RA subjects both suffer impacts on their OHRQoL and HRQoL respectively. The interaction effect of both diseases significantly conferred impacts on their OHRQoL and HRQoL as measured by the OHIP-14(M) and HAQ-DI.

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Impact of Malocclusion, Tooth Loss and Oral Hygiene Habits on Quality of Life in Orthodontic Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18137145 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (13) ◽

pp. 7145

Author(s):

Dinis Pereira ◽

Vanessa Machado ◽

João Botelho ◽

Luís Proença ◽

João Rua ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Oral Health ◽

Orthodontic Treatment ◽

Health Impact ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Missing Teeth ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Logistic Regression Models ◽

The Impact

We aimed to assess the impact of malocclusion on oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) in a sample composed of adolescents, younger adults and adults seeking orthodontic treatment. Participants were consecutively enrolled from January 2019 to March 2020. The oral health impact profile (OHIP-14) was used to measure the OHRQoL. The index of complexity, outcome and need (ICON) was used to assess malocclusion. Sociodemographic, medical, and clinical questionnaires were recorded. Statistical analyses were performed according as a function of sex and age range (15–30 or >30 years old). Linear and logistic regression models were applied to assess the association between OHIP-14 total score, malocclusion, and other relevant confounding variables. In a final sample of 93 participants (60 females and 33 males, aged 15 to 60 years), men reported significantly better OHRQoL (p = 0.005). Participants aged 30 years or older reported significantly worse OHRQoL (p = 0.042). OHIP-14 was significantly correlated with age (ρ = 0.259, p < 0.05) and the number of missing teeth (ρ = 0.369, p < 0.001). Multivariable regression showed OHIP-14 being associated with the number of missing teeth (B = 1.48, SE = 0.57, p < 0.05) and the presence of missing teeth (B = 1.38, SE = 0.65, p < 0.05). Malocclusion showed no association with OHRQoL. Age and the number of missing teeth may be key factors on self-perceived OHRQoL in adult patients seeking orthodontic treatment.

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Health-related quality of life predictors during medical residency in a random, stratified sample of residents

Brazilian Journal of Psychiatry ◽

10.1590/s1516-44462009000200007 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 31 (2) ◽

pp. 119-124 ◽

Cited By ~ 13

Author(s):

Paula Costa Mosca Macedo ◽

Vanessa de Albuquerque Cítero ◽

Simone Schenkman ◽

Maria Cezira Fantini Nogueira-Martins ◽

Mauro Batista Morais ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Short Form ◽

Linear Regression Analysis ◽

Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

First Year ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Critical Patients ◽

Almost All

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the quality of life during the first three years of training and identify its association with sociodemographicoccupational characteristics, leisure time and health habits. METHOD: A cross-sectional study with a random sample of 128 residents stratified by year of training was conducted. The Medical Outcome Study -short form 36 was administered. Mann-Whitney tests were carried out to compare percentile distributions of the eight quality of life domains, according to sociodemographic variables, and a multiple linear regression analysis was performed, followed by a validity checking for the resulting models. RESULTS: The physical component presented higher quality of life medians than the mental component. Comparisons between the three years showed that in almost all domains the quality of life scores of the second year residents were higher than the first year residents (p < 0.01). The mental component scores remained high for third year residents (p < 0.01). Predictors of higher quality of life were: second or third year of residency, satisfaction with the training program, sufficient time for leisure, and care of critical patients for less than 30 hours per week. CONCLUSION: The mental component of quality of life was the most impaired component, indicating the importance of caring for residents' mental health, especially during their first year and when they are overloaded with critical patients.

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Schizoaffective disorder and life quality

European Psychiatry ◽

10.1016/j.eurpsy.2017.01.1671 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 41 (S1) ◽

pp. s844-s845

Author(s):

W. Bouali ◽

I. Marrag ◽

F. Ellouze ◽

A. Dekhil ◽

M. Nasr

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Schizoaffective Disorder ◽

Linear Regression Analysis ◽

Life Quality ◽

Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Competing Interest ◽

Impaired Quality

Introductionschizoaffective disorder is a nosographic entity characterized by a combination of symptoms of schizophrenia with mood episodes. The fact that its diagnosis is difficult, and often oscillates between schizophrenia and bipolar disorder raises the problem of its care and the outcome of patients who suffers from it.ObjectiveTo evaluate the quality of life of treated patients with schizoaffective disorder.Materials and methodsThis is a cross-sectional study realized at the psychiatric consultation of Mahdia hospital during a 6month period. Data were collected from patients and from their medical records using a predefined questionnaire.ResultsA total of 52 patients were included, the average age was 38 years. The majority of patients (63.5%) were unemployed. The use of psychoactive substances was noted in 63.5% of patients. Multiple linear regression analysis allowed us to find that 12 factors were more significantly associated with impaired quality of life which were, in descending order of importance: the EAS score > 39, the EGF score ≤ 70, the null or partial adherence, the presence of side effects seriously affecting daily activity, the depressive subtype, the lack of employment, the socio-economic level, the lack of stable budgetary resources, an age > 60years, the widowed and divorced marital status, the PANSS score (≥ 45) and negative symptomatology (PANSS).ConclusionThe diagnosis of schizoaffective disorder has a triple relevance: clinical, prognostic and therapeutic. Identifying a schizoaffective disorder and the risk factors that may affect the quality of life provides a significant practical impact for the patient's benefit.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

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Health-related quality of life and associated factors in patients with myocardial infarction after returning to work: a cross-sectional study

10.21203/rs.2.23225/v2 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Changying Chen ◽

Ruofei Du ◽

Panpan Wang ◽

Tao Wang ◽

Lixia Ma ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Myocardial Infarction ◽

Social Support ◽

Linear Regression Analysis ◽

Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Related Quality ◽

Returning To Work

Abstract Background: Return to work following myocardial infarction (MI) represents an important indicator of recovery. However, MI can cause patients to feel pressure, loneliness and inferiority during work and even detachment from employment after returning to work, which may affect their quality of life. The aims of this study were to identify the influencing factors of Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in patients with MI after returning to work and explore the correlations between these factors and HRQoL. Method: This was a cross-sectional study. All participants were recruited from tertiary hospitals in China from October 2017 to March 2018. The general data questionnaire, Short-Form Health Survey-8 (SF-8), Health Promoting Lifestyle ProfileⅡ (HPLPⅡ), Medical Coping Modes Questionnaire (MCMQ) and Social Supporting Rating Scale (SSRS) were used to assess 326 patients with myocardial infarction returned to work after discharge. Multiple linear regression analysis was performed to explore factors related to HRQoL in patients with MI after returning to work. Results: The sample consisted of 326 patients. The mean total score of quality of life was 28.03±2.554. According to the multiple linear regression analysis, next factors were associated with better HRQoL: younger age (B=−0.354, P=0.039), higher income (B=0.513, P=0.000), less co-morbidity (B=−0.440, P=0.000), the longer time taken to return to work (B=0.235, P=0.003), fewer stents installed (B=−0.359, P=0.003), participation in cardiac rehabilitation (CR) (B=−1.777, P=0.000), complete CR (B=−1.409, P=0.000), better health behaviors such as more health responsibility (B=0.172, P=0.000) and exercise (B=0.165, P=0.000), better nutrition (B=0.178, P=0.000) and self-realization (B=0.165, P=0.000), stress response (B=0.172, P=0.000), more social support such as more objective support (B=0.175, P=0.000), subjective support (B=0.167, P=0.000) and better utilization of social support (B=0.189, P=0.028), positive copping strategies such as more coping (B=0.133, P=0.000) and less yield (B=−0.165, P=0.000). Conclusions: HRQoL of MI patients after returning to work is not satisfactory. Health behavior, coping strategies, social support are factors which can affect HRQoL. A comprehensive and targeted guide may be a way to improve HRQoL and to assist patients' successful return to society.

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Impact of Oral Health on the Quality of Life of Preschoolers and Their Families

Global Pediatric Health ◽

10.1177/2333794x21999145 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 8 ◽

pp. 2333794X2199914

Author(s):

Mariana Gouvêa Latini Abreu ◽

Fabiana Germano ◽

Leonardo Santos Antunes ◽

Lívia Azeredo Alves Antunes

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Public Schools ◽

Oral Health ◽

Oral Hygiene ◽

Health Impact ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Average Score ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Related Quality

The aim of this study was to evaluate how the oral hygiene condition can influence the Oral Health-Related Quality of Life (OHRQoL) of preschoolers and their families. A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 446 children aged 2 to 6 years from public schools located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The groups were dichotomized: regular/poor oral hygiene condition (RPOH) or good oral hygiene condition (GOH). The caregivers answered the Brazilian version of the Early Childhood Oral Health Impact Scale (B-ECOHIS). The average score in the RPOH group was 6.36 (6.35 DP) and GOH was 4.43 (5.35 SD) ( P < .01). In the child subscale, the average of the RPOH and GOH group were, respectively, 4.12 (4.14 DP) and 3.13 (3.66 DP) ( P = .01). In the family subscale, RPOH and GOH group were, respectively, 2.24 (3.12 DP) and 1.29 (2.52 DP) ( P = .01). RPOH group had the greatest impact on OHRQoL.

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Oral Health Impact Profile and Its Relationship with Their Oral Health Status of Beautician Cohorts in Porur, Chennai, India - A Cross Sectional Study

International Journal of Research and Review ◽

10.52403/ijrr.20211128 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 8 (11) ◽

pp. 211-216

Author(s):

Prashanthy. M. R ◽

Prabu. D ◽

Rajmohan. M

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Health Status ◽

Oral Health ◽

Health Impact ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Oral Health Status ◽

Oral Health Impact Profile ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Health Quality

Aim: To evaluate the oral health impact profile and its relationship with their oral health status among beautician cohorts. Materials and Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted among 147 beauticians using a simple random sampling technique. The subjects would be taken from the Porur area those who were working in the beauty parlour as a beautician. An individual interview was held, and they got a dental check-up. Oral health status was measured by WHO Proforma 2013 modification. Oral health quality of life was assessed by oral health impact profile (OHIP-14) questionnaire. Sociodemographic data were collected and questions regarding oral hygiene measures and habits. As for data analysis, chi-square test was utilized. Results: All scores showed associations with self-rated oral health quality of life and dissatisfaction with oral health status .The dentition status and gingivitis showed statistically significant with oral health impact profile (OHIP-14) Conclusion: The study reveals that the impact of oral health does not have association with oral health problems, whereas perceived satisfaction with oral health has a better association with clinical indicators. We should motivate the oral hygiene practices among beautician cohorts. Keywords: Oral health impact profile, Oral health status, Oral health problems, dental diseases, gingivitis, periodontitis, dental caries, quality of life.

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Oral Health Impact Profile: need and use of dental prostheses among Northeast Brazilian independent-living elderly

Ciência & Saúde Coletiva ◽

10.1590/1413-812320182411.32472017 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 24 (11) ◽

pp. 4305-4312

Author(s):

Michelle Almeida Silva ◽

André Ulisses Dantas Batista ◽

Mauro Henrique Nogueira Guimarães Abreu ◽

Franklin Delano Soares Forte

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Oral Health ◽

Independent Living ◽

Elderly Care ◽

Health Impact ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Oral Health Impact Profile ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Dental Prostheses

Abstract This study aimed to explore the association between use and need of dental prostheses to the quality of life in elderly individuals in a Referral Center for Elderly Care in the northeastern of Brazil. A cross-sectional study was developed with 199 elderlies of both sexes. Data were collected from clinical examinations (WHO criteria) and a questionnaire regarding socioeconomic status, Oral Health Impact Profile index (OHIP-14) by a single calibrated examiner with Kappa = 0.91. Data were analyzed using Mann-Whitney test, Poisson regression (p<0,05). The sample consisted of 84.9% women, mean age of 70.02 (sd±6.50) years. There was an independent association between quality of life and the covariates sex and need of dental prostheses. Men showed lower values of the score (PR = 0.734, p = 0.011) than women. Individuals without normative need for dental prostheses showed lower values of OHIP-14 (PR = 0.767; p = 0.003) than those in need.

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Health-related quality of life and associated factors in patients with myocardial infarction after returning to work: a cross-sectional study

10.21203/rs.2.23225/v3 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Changying Chen ◽

Ruofei Du ◽

Panpan Wang ◽

Tao Wang ◽

Lixia Ma ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Myocardial Infarction ◽

Social Support ◽

Linear Regression Analysis ◽

Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Related Quality ◽

Returning To Work

Abstract Background: Return to work following myocardial infarction (MI) represents an important indicator of recovery. However, MI can cause patients to feel pressure, loneliness and inferiority during work and even detachment from employment after returning to work, which may affect their quality of life. The aims of this study were to identify the influencing factors of Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in patients with MI after returning to work and explore the correlations between these factors and HRQoL.Method: This was a cross-sectional study. All participants were recruited from tertiary hospitals in China from October 2017 to March 2018. The general data questionnaire, Short-Form Health Survey-8 (SF-8), Health Promoting Lifestyle ProfileⅡ (HPLPⅡ), Medical Coping Modes Questionnaire (MCMQ) and Social Supporting Rating Scale (SSRS) were used to assess 326 patients with myocardial infarction returned to work after discharge. Multiple linear regression analysis was performed to explore factors related to HRQoL in patients with MI after returning to work.Results: The sample consisted of 326 patients. The mean total score of quality of life was 28.03±2.554. According to the multiple linear regression analysis, next factors were associated with better HRQoL: younger age (B=−0.354, P=0.039), higher income (B=0.513, P=0.000), less co-morbidity (B=−0.440, P=0.000), the longer time taken to return to work (B=0.235, P=0.003), fewer stents installed (B=−0.359, P=0.003), participation in cardiac rehabilitation (CR) (B=−1.777, P=0.000), complete CR (B=−1.409, P=0.000), better health behaviors such as more health responsibility (B=0.172, P=0.000) and exercise (B=0.165, P=0.000), better nutrition (B=0.178, P=0.000) and self-realization (B=0.165, P=0.000), stress response (B=0.172, P=0.000), more social support such as more objective support (B=0.175, P=0.000), subjective support (B=0.167, P=0.000) and better utilization of social support (B=0.189, P=0.028), positive copping strategies such as more coping (B=0.133, P=0.000) and less yield (B=−0.165, P=0.000).Conclusions: HRQoL of MI patients after returning to work is not satisfactory. Health behavior, coping strategies, social support are factors which can affect HRQoL. A comprehensive and targeted guide may be a way to improve HRQoL and to assist patients' successful return to society.

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