scholarly journals Association Between Oral Diseases And Sociodemographic Variables In Children And Adolescents With Cancer

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deise Berger Velten ◽  
Eliana Zandonade ◽  
Maria Helena Monteiro de Barros Miotto
Keyword(s):  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Treatment Plan ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Oral Disease ◽  
Oral Manifestations ◽  
Oral Diseases ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sociodemographic Variables ◽  
Maternal Schooling

Abstract Objective To evaluate the association between sociodemographic variables and oral diseases in children and adolescents with cancer receiving treatment at the “Nossa Senhora da Glória” State Children Hospital (HEINSG) - Vitória - ES.Method This is a cross-sectional study, in which 51 subjects were evaluated before or three days after the start of chemotherapy from April 2013 to April 2014.Results When the study participants were examined the prevalence of dental caries was 25.4%, xerostomia presented with a frequency of 31%. Other diseases were also observed at lower frequency, such as mucositis, candidiasis and thrush. Caries was significantly associated with poor oral hygiene (OR: 0,114; p - 0.016) and low maternal schooling (OR: 0,188; p - 0.021).Conclusion Some subjects had oral disease before starting chemotherapy; therefore, they were more likely of developing oral manifestations during treatment. The participation of the dental surgeon in the multidisciplinary team of cancer treatment is important to evaluate the oral health status of individuals before and during treatment, thus developing an appropriate treatment plan to prevent or reduce the occurrence of oral manifestations during therapy.Clinical Relevance This study showed and reaffirmed the importance of an evaluation of the oral condition prior to chemotherapy treatment and also the need for a dental surgeon in the team of professionals who accompany cancer patients to treat caries lesions and remove foci of infection, preventing thus the appearance of oral manifestations that may delay chemotherapy, generating unnecessary suffering for these patients.

Dentition and Oral Health Status in Children and Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus

2012 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 19-21
Author(s):  
Farhana Nasrin ◽  
Mohammad Golam Iqbal ◽  
Md Shahed Shahed Rafi Pavel ◽  
Akashlynn Badruddoza ◽  
Riasat Hasan
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Oral Mucosa ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Type 1 Dm

The descriptive type of cross-sectional study was conducted to find out the status of dentition and oral health in children and adolescents with type-1 DM in BIRDEM, Dhaka, from 1st January to 30th June 2010. Fifty two (52) samples of 5 to 19 years of age were studied to check their oral health problems. Results showed 35(67.3%) of respondents were suffering from gingivitis and dental caries, 13(25%) respondents had periodontitis and 4(7.7%) respondents had attrition and mobility. Overall prevalence of oral health problems were more in male (53.8%) than female respondents (46.2%). The Highest number (57.7%) of oral health problems occurred in 16~19 years age  group (mean age 15.29}3.35years). Majority (53.8%) of the respondents did not check their blood glucose level regularly and 76.9% respondents visit dental surgeon when needed. Three fourth (75%) of the respondents brush their teeth before breakfast and 92.3% respondents used to clean their teeth only once a day. With type 1 DM, maximum respondents have ulceration of oral mucosa (76.9%) and only 5.8% respondents have normal oral mucosa. Three fourth (73.1%) of the respondents had unhealthy tonsils and maximum (57.7%) respondents had ulceration of tongue. Near about half of the respondents (48.1%) had good oral health status among children and adolescents with type 1 DM. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/cdcj.v9i2.12317 City Dental College J. Volume-9, Number-2, July-2012

scholarly journals Dental Awareness, Knowledge and Attitude among the Medical Practitioners in Pokhara, Nepal

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 23-27
Author(s):  
A. Manandhar ◽  
A. Bhandari ◽  
D. Kunwar
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Morbidity And Mortality ◽  
Oral Disease ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Oral Diseases ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical Practitioners ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude

Introduction: Oral health is a window to our overall health. Negligence to oral health might have adverse effects on the general well being of a person. Hence, early detection and prompt treatment is of utmost importance. Lack of general medical practitioner’s knowledge of oral disease has been shown to contribute to delays in referral and treatment, thus significantly affecting the associated morbidity and mortality. Methods: The present study was undertaken to assess knowledge, attitude and dental awareness among medical practitioners in Pokhara, Nepal. A list of medical practitioners was obtained from the NMA (Nepal Medical Association, Gandaki branch, Nepal) and sample size of 109 study subjects was calculated. A cross-sectional study was conducted among the medical practitioners. from March 2018 to April 2018. The data pertaining to their knowledge, attitude and awareness about oral health was gathered using a self-administered questionnaire. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics. Results: Results of the study showed that the medical practitioners had moderate to good knowledge about dentistry as 97.2% of the medical practitioners answered correctly saying that brushing tooth daily prevents tooth decay and periodontal disease Whereas, when asked about the changes in the oral cavity which most commonly is associated with progression towards oral cancer, only 46.8% answered correctly by responding to non-healing ulcer/ erosive lesions. Conclusions: It is imperative that the dental/medical practitioners have good knowledge about the oral diseases and its systemic manifestations, so as to have timely referral and early treatment to prevent the associated morbidity and mortality.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Dental Caries and Treatment Needs among the Orphan Children and Adolescents of Udaipur District, Rajasthan, India

2012 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 182-187 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anil Agrawal ◽  
PJ Rani ◽  
S Srilatha ◽  
Vikram Khare ◽  
Ajit Koshy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Permanent Teeth ◽  
Treatment Needs ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

ABSTRACT Objective The study was to examine the prevalence of dental caries and treatment needs among the orphan children and adolescents of Udaipur district, Rajasthan, India. Methods A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted to assess the oral health status and treatment needs of orphan children. The lists obtained comprised of 13 orphanages consisting of 923 inmates including both sexes. The survey proforma was prepared using a self-administered structured questionnaire written in English validated through a pretested survey. The statistical software namely SPSS 15.0 was used for the analysis of the data. Results The prevalence of dental caries in primary teeth was found to be 49.6% and in permanent teeth was 41%. Most of the children need one surface filling followed by pulp care. Conclusion The unmet needs for decayed teeth were also found to be high indicating a very poor accessibility and availability of any oral health care. Clearly, it can be concluded that this community has experienced a low utilization of preventive or therapeutic oral health services. Clinical significance Orphanage children in India are usually taken care by NGOs or social workers who do not realize that dental care and oral health forms an integral part of children well-being. So, this paper enlighten the prevalence of dental caries and treatment needs among the orphan children and adolescents. How to cite this article Khare V, Koshy A, Rani PJ, Srilatha S, Kapse SC, Agrawal A. Prevalence of Dental Caries and Treatment Needs among the Orphan Children and Adolescents of Udaipur District, Rajasthan, India. J Contemp Dent Pract 2012;13(2):182-187.

scholarly journals Oral Health Status and Impact on Oral Health-Related Quality of Life in Children with Thalassemia Major

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nuttaya Phrai-in ◽  
Juntima Noikeaw ◽  
Nattaporn Sukprasert ◽  
Thitirat Taya ◽  
Patcharaphol Samnieng
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Thalassemia Major ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Oral Disease ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Related

<p class="AbstractContent"><strong>Objective:</strong> The purpose of this study was to assess oral health status in children with thalassemia major, and the association of oral health status with oral-health related to quality of life.</p><p class="AbstractContent"><strong>Methods</strong>: This cross-sectional study was comprised of 81 patients from various parts of lower northern Thailand. The study consisted of an interview and intraoral examination on thalassemia children at the hospital while they were undergoing routine blood transfusions. Data regarding OHI-S, DMFT/dmft and child-OIDP were determined for all the subjects.</p><p class="AbstractContent"><strong>Results:</strong> The prevalence of oral impacts was high; 82.8% of all children reported at least one oral impact affecting their daily performance according to the Child-OIDP. The most prevalent impact was difficulty in eating.</p><p class="AbstractContent"><strong>Conclusion</strong>: The risks of oral disease in thalassemia children remain high which affect their quality of life.</p>

scholarly journals Attitude on Oral Hygiene among the School going Children in Selected Schools at Dhaka city

2013 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 41-46
Author(s):  
Shamim Ahmed ◽  
Faisal Solaiman ◽  
Md Rakibul Islam ◽  
Syeda Mahmuda Akhter ◽  
Mohammed Zahedul Islam Nizami ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Tooth Decay ◽  
Dhaka City ◽  
Oral Diseases ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sweet Food ◽  
To Receive ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Aims: The study was carried out among 1200 students of selected schools at Dhaka city to observe their attitude on oral hygiene through a pre-tested semi-structured questionnaire. Methods: The descriptive type of cross-sectional study was carried out among 1200 students of class IV-IX (aged 10-15 years) in the selected schools of Dhaka city from December 2011 to March 2012 to observe their attitude on oral hygiene through a pre-tested semi-structured questionnaire. Results: This study revealed that 92.5% of respondents understood the importance of taking care of oral cavity. Seventy seven percent (76.7%) of respondents agreed that regular brushing would prevent tooth decay. Of all, 69.2% respondents brushed their teeth regularly where, 69.2% brushed once a day, 27.5% brushed twice and only 3.3% brushed more than twice in a day. Ninety three percent (92.5%) used toothbrush and 83.3% used tooth paste for brushing their teeth. Among the respondents, 67.5% knew that sweet food caused harm to teeth and 50.0% thought that soft drinks would have the same effects on teeth. Sixty nine (69.2%) percent of respondents reported that they went to dentist on requirement basis and only 8.3% of respondents regularly went to dentist for checkup. An association was found between mothers occupation and regular brushing prevents tooth decay (p=0.04). Conclusion: The study suggested that the students would be the appropriate target group to receive the first organized intervention leading towards improving the oral health status and reducing prevalence of oral diseases through increasing their attitude. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/cdcj.v10i2.16346 City Dent. Coll. J Voume-10, Number-2, July-2013

scholarly journals Risk assessment for oral urgent treatment in Primary Healthcare: a cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Danielle Viana Ribeiro Ramos ◽  
João Luiz Miraglia ◽  
Camila Nascimento Monteiro ◽  
Danielle Borchardt ◽  
Leonardo Tribis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Disease Risk ◽  
Day Treatment ◽  
Treatment Plan ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Oral Disease ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Primary Endpoints ◽  
Risk Assessment Tools

Abstract Background The World Health Organization has advocated for the integration of dental care into the primary healthcare (PHC) setting, including oral urgent treatment (OUT). However, the knowledge necessary for OUT implementation in this setting is still limited. Thus, this study aimed to describe the impact of the implementation of oral disease risk assessment tools for oral health management in PHC. Methods This was a cross-sectional study that included individuals served by a single public PHC unit, with integrated oral healthcare teams, located in the south region of the city of São Paulo, Brazil, between April of 2015 and March of 2017. Data were collected from dental records. Three co-primary endpoints: same day treatment offered, first future appointment scheduled fulfilled, and treatment plan completed were compared before and after the implementation of oral disease risk assessment for OUT. Results A total of 1214 individuals that sought OUT, 599 before and 615 after the implementation of oral disease risk assessment for OUT were included in the study. All three co-primary endpoints had significant changes after the implementation of oral disease risk assessment for OUT. Individuals were significantly more likely to be offered same day treatment after (39.9%; 95% CI:36.0–43.9%) than before (9.4%; 95% CI: 7.2–12.0%), to fulfill their first future appointment scheduled after (34.9%; 95% CI:31.1–38.8%) than before (20.7%; 95% CI: 17.5–24.2%), and to have their treatment plan completed after (14.3%; 95% CI:11.6–17.4%) than before (10.0%; 95% CI: 7.7–12.7%) the intervention. Conclusions This study provided evidence of the positive impact oral disease risk assessment tools could have in the organization of OUT in PHC settings.

scholarly journals Religion: Interrelationships and Opinions in Children and Adolescents. Interaction between Age and Beliefs

Religions ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 357
Author(s):  
Rafael López Cordero ◽  
Francisca Ruiz Garzón ◽  
Lourdes Medina Martínez ◽  
María del Carmen Olmos-Gómez
Keyword(s):  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Current Trend ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Experimental Methodology ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Younger Age ◽  
Religious Issue ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Quantitative Descriptive

The current trend of secularization seems to be leading to a gradual withdrawal of religion from public spaces. However, in an increasingly internationalized world, it is becoming more and more important to study the roles of religion and religiosity and their potential in relation to dialogue and social conflicts and tensions. Education is a vital field within which to address this religious issue and create an educational dialogue in order to promote coexistence. By following a quantitative, descriptive, cross-sectional study, based on a quasi-experimental methodology with a social–analytical character, our aim is to assess the existing connections between religion, interrelation and opinion in Spanish children and adolescents. Special attention is paid to the interaction between age and beliefs. We carried out our study with the use of a questionnaire distributed to eleven secondary schools, with students aged between 11 and 16 years old, in three regions of southern Spain (Andalusia, Ceuta, and Melilla) characterized by high religious diversity and multiculturalism. The multivariate analysis carried out in this study identifies the effects of variance on the influence of age and religion, highlighting the interaction between the two. It is observed that the youngest students are those who express their opinions about religion the least, while those belonging to younger age groups and majority religions are those who express a greater religious coexistence, with Muslims externalizing their religious condition the most.

scholarly journals Comparing self-perceived global self-esteem and physical self-esteem among children and adolescents in Southeastern Sweden, investigated in 2000 and 2017

2020 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anders Raustorp ◽  
Andreas Fröberg
Keyword(s):  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Children And Youth ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Self Perception ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Grade Levels ◽  
Grade 5 ◽  
Grade 8

AbstractObjectivesTo compare self-perceived global self-esteem (GSE) and physical self-esteem (PSE) among children and adolescents aged 11 and 14 years in Southeastern Sweden, investigated in 2000 and 2017.MethodsThe present study consists of two independent cross-sectional study-cohorts from Southeastern Sweden, investigated in 2000 and 2017. The same protocol, procedures, and instruments were used in 2000 and 2017. In October 2000, data for self-perceived GSE and PSE, and anthropometry were collected from 11-years old children (Grade 5) (n=74) and 14-years old adolescents (Grade 8) (n=84). In October 2017, children (n=186) and adolescents (n=140) from the same grade-levels, schools and classrooms provided data for the same variables as in 2000. GSE and PSE were assessed with the Children and Youth Physical Self-Perception Profile (CY-PSPP).ResultsSelf-perceived GSE was higher in 2017 as compared to 2000 among both 11-years old boys (p<0.001) and girls (p<0.001) and 14-years old boys (p=0.008) and girls (p<0.001). Similarly, self-perceived PSE was higher in 2017 as compared to 2000 among both 11-years old boys (p<0.001) and girls (p=0.023) and 14-years old boys (p=0.025) and girls (p=0.002).ConclusionsSelf-perceived GSE and PSE among children and adolescents aged 11 and 14 years in Southeastern Sweden were higher in 2017 as compared to 2000. These results are not in agreement with the increased psychological ill-health as being reported among children and adolescents during the last decade in Sweden.

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