scholarly journals Impact of Functional Disability on Self-Perceived Oral Problems and Oral Care Behaviors among Stroke Survivors: A Cross-Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yue Wang ◽  
CHEN Xi ◽  
GUO Cui ◽  
ZHANG Qian-qian ◽  
SONG Dan-dan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Functional Disability ◽  
Oral Care ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Stroke Survivors ◽  
Treatment Needs ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dental Attendance ◽  
Disability Group

Abstract Background:Stroke is a major cause of functional disability, which is in turn correlated with poor oral health.There is a dearth of studies that have investigated self-reported oral health, a measure of how individuals perceive their oral health and unmet treatment needs, in elders after stroke. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to compare self-perceived oral problems and oral care behaviors between stroke survivors with and without functional disability.Methods:Two-hundred and seven stroke survivors were recruited,comprised of 104 participants without functional disability, and 103 with functional disability, based on the modified Rankin Scale. Interviews were conducted to collect data regarding self-perceived oral problems, oral care behaviors, and dental attendance behaviors. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed to compare the data between the two groups.Results: After adjusting for sociodemographic variables, the functional disability group was significantly less likely to brush their teeth twice a day (odds ratio [OR], 0.388;95%confidence interval [CI], 0.200-0.751), and both more likely to have a change in teeth cleaning after stroke (OR, 0.155; 95%CI,0.030-0.804), and to need help when cleaning their teeth (OR, 2.701; 95%CI,1.018-7.163). There were no significant differences in self-perceived oral problems or dental attendance behaviors between the two groups.Conclusion: Stroke survivors with functional disability had worse oral care behaviors compared with those without functional disability.

scholarly journals Assessment of oral health status and treatment needs of drug abusers in Bhubaneswar city: A cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 50
Author(s):  
Gunjan Kumar ◽  
Shilpa Rai ◽  
AlokKumar Sethi ◽  
AkhileshKumar Singh ◽  
RanjanMani Tripathi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Drug Abusers ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Treatment Needs ◽  
Cross Sectional

Oral Health Status and Treatment Needs of Inmates in District Jail of Mathura City – A Cross Sectional Study

2013 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-32 ◽  
Author(s):  
R Gupta ◽  
K Dhanker ◽  
NA Ingle ◽  
N Kaur
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Treatment Needs ◽  
Cross Sectional

ABSTRACT Objectives To assess the oral health status and treatment needs of inmates of, District Jail Mathura. MATERIALS AND METHODS A cross sectional study was carried out on the inmates (N=870) in the district jail of Mathura. Proforma related to general demographic information was filled by the examiner and the subjects were clinically examined using WHO 1997 “Oral Health Assessment Form RESULTS This study revealed that 92.5% of the inmates were male. 53.8% never visited the dentist & 87% never received any type of dental care during imprisonment. Prevalence of pro-mucosal lesion was 59.8%. Inmates had poor periodontal conditions and 79% inmates had dental caries with mean DMFT of 4.79. CONCLUSION Periodontal disease, mucosal lesions and dental caries are major public health problem among the inmates, which require special attention and efforts from government and other organizations to meet their treatment needs.

scholarly journals Comparison of Oral Health Status and Knowledge on Oral Health in Two Age Groups of Schoolchildren: A Cross-sectional Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 340-345
Author(s):  
PR Geethapriya ◽  
D Kandaswamy
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Fifth Grade ◽  
Treatment Needs ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Two Age Groups

ABSTRACT Introduction Oral health plays a pivotal role in the overall wellbeing of children. As children grow, there is a variation in their oral health status due to the changing trends and lifestyle. Aim To evaluate and compare the factors related to oral health status in two age groups of school going children. Materials and methods A total of 582 children aged 8 to 11 years from 3 schools were included. Based on their school grade, they were grouped as younger (third grade) and older (fifth grade) children. Their dental caries status, caries treatment needs, oral hygiene status were assessed. A questionnaire was given to them to assess their knowledge on oral health. Results Both third and fifth grade children had similar caries status. The caries treatment needs was significantly higher (p = 0.02) in fifth grade children of school III. The oral hygiene status was significantly better (p = 0.004) in fifth grade children of school I and third grade children (p < 0.001) of school III. Fifth grade children were found to have more knowledge on oral health and it was statistically significant in school II (p = 0.001). In school III, as caries status increased, the oral hygiene index score significantly increased (p = 0.001). Conclusion Age did not have any influence on the oral health status of children. The older children had better knowledge on oral health, but the oral hygiene practices were not followed effectively How to cite this article Geethapriya PR, Asokan S, Kandaswamy D. Comparison of Oral Health Status and Knowledge on Oral Health in Two Age Groups of Schoolchildren: A Cross-sectional Study. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2017;10(4):340-345.

scholarly journals Functional disability is related to serum chemerin levels in rheumatoid arthritis

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Luisa Vazquez-Villegas ◽  
Jorge I. Gamez-Nava ◽  
A. Miriam Saldaña-Cruz ◽  
Alfredo Celis ◽  
Esther N. Sanchez-Rodriguez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽  
Functional Disability ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Loss Of Function ◽  
Insufficient Information ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Tnf Α ◽  
Disability Group ◽  
Disabled Patients ◽  
Inflammatory Molecules

AbstractAdipokines, especially chemerin, can interact with cytokines and other molecules in inflammation. To date, there is insufficient information regarding a possible correlation between functional disability and chemerin and other pro-inflammatory molecules in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). To identify the association of functional disability with serum chemerin and other pro-inflammatory molecules, including other adipokines, cytokines and E-selectin, in patients with RA. Cross-sectional study. Assessment: disease activity (DAS28-ESR) and functional disability (HAQ-DI). We compared the adipokines (chemerin, leptin, adiponectin, resistin, and visfatin), cytokines (TNF-α, IL-6, IL-1β, and IL-18) and E-selectin levels between RA with functional disability and RA non-disabled patients. Of 82 patients with RA, 43 (52%) had functional disability. The RA with functional disability group had higher chemerin (140 vs. 112 ng/mL, p = 0.007) than the non-disabled RA group. Chemerin correlated with the HAQ-DI (rho = 0.27, p = 0.02) and DAS28-ESR (rho = 0.21, p = 0.05). Severe activity correlated with IL-6 (rho = 0.33, p = 0.003) and E-selectin (rho = 0.23, p = 0.03) but not with disability. No other pro-inflammatory molecules correlated with HAQ-DI. High chemerin levels were associated with functional disability in RA, whereas no other molecules correlated with loss of function. These results encourage further studies assessing new roles of chemerin as a marker of impairment in RA.

scholarly journals Pregnancy, oral health and dental education: an overview on the northeast of Italy

2020 ◽  
Vol 48 (8) ◽  
pp. 829-835
Author(s):  
Fulvia Costantinides ◽  
Erica Vettori ◽  
Martina Conte ◽  
Ingrid Tonni ◽  
Vanessa Nicolin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Full Sample ◽  
Anova Test ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Baseline Demographic

AbstractObjectivesTo evaluate the level of knowledge of pregnant women and puerpers about oral health and prevention during and after gestation.MethodsOne hundred women aged 18–49 years (mean age 33±6 years) were included in this cross-sectional study. An anonymous questionnaire with 24 items related to oral health has been administered during or just after pregnancy. Firstly, answers have been analyzed on the full population and then subdividing the sample on the base of age ranges (G1: 18–25 years, G2: 26–35 years and G3: >35 years) and number of pregnancies (FP: first pregnancy; SP: second or more pregnancies). Parametric tests have been chosen for the statistical analysis; in particular, Anova test for independent samples was used to evaluate differences of baseline demographic characteristics among subgroups G1, G2, G3 while chi-square test was used for FP and SP subgroups. Anova test was also used to intercept differences on answers given to the questionnaire among G1, G2 and G3 group; for FP and SP group was used t-test.ResultsLevel of information and knowledge of the full sample was medium-low and no significant differences have been observed between groups regarding awareness of the own level of the oral hygiene and knowledge of oral care.ConclusionsResults of this survey underline the high necessity of educational programs regarding oral care in pregnant and puerpers women. A strict collaboration between medical figures (dentist, oral hygienist, gynecologist and obstetric) is strongly encouraged to spread the concept of prevention.

scholarly journals Oral Health Status among Older Adults Attending Public Clinics in Khartoum State, Sudan: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mayson Salih ◽  
Raouf Ali ◽  
Elwalid Nasir
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Tooth Wear ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Treatment Needs ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Mucosal Lesions

Abstract Background As the number of older adults is growing worldwide, understanding the extension of the oral health problems of the older population is important for the determination of treatment needs and for future planning of dental services. This study assessed the oral health status and prosthetic needs among a group of older adults living in Khartoum State, Sudan. Methods A cross sectional study among individuals ≥ 60 years attending Health Care Centers. The clinical examination was based on the WHO oral health examination form for adults, 2013, which includes dentition status, periodontal conditions, oral mucosal lesions, tooth wear, prosthetic status and prosthetic needs. Results 249 older adults participated in the study, 64.3% were males and the mean age was 68.4 years (SD ± 6.7). The mean (DMFT) was 15.9 (SD ± 9.1), with 85.3%, 94.8%, and 19.3% of the participants had decayed, missed or filled teeth, respectively. Periodontal pockets were present in 41.9% of the participants and attachment loss was in 84.2%. Only 14.9% had mucosal lesions while 46.2% showed signs of tooth wear. Although only 5.2% were completely edentulous, 93.2% of the participants need at least one unit prosthesis while only 10% had removable dentures. The main predicting factors of poor oral health were being female, poor oral hygiene practices, frequency and reason of dental visits, and poor perceived poor oral health. Conclusion Despite the low level of edentulism, the oral health of older adults of the studied Sudanese population was poor. They showed high prevalence and severity of missed and decayed teeth, periodontal disease and high prosthetic treatment needs.

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