scholarly journals Factors Influencing Oral Health Behaviours, Access and Provision of Dental Care for Autistic Children and Adolescents in Countries with a Very High Human Development Index: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Systematic Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (23) ◽  
pp. 12346
Author(s):  
Jo Erwin ◽  
Martha Paisi ◽  
Robert Witton ◽  
Sarah Neill ◽  
Lorna Burns ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Dental Care ◽  
Grey Literature ◽  
Health Behaviours ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Autistic Children ◽  
Development Index ◽  
Oral Health Behaviours

Autistic children and adolescents are at high risk of dental disease and experience oral health inequalities. They consistently show high levels of unmet needs in relation to their oral health and access to dental care. There are no systematic reviews that bring together the evidence on the factors that influence oral hygiene behaviours, and access to and provision of dental care for autistic children and adolescents. A systematic search will be carried out in eight international databases and in grey literature of qualitative, quantitative and mixed method research studies from countries with a High Development Index which relate to oral health behaviours, and access to and provision of dental care. Only studies where participants are autistic children and adolescents aged 19 years or under, parents/guardians/caregivers, support staff, or oral health care providers will be included. Quantitative and qualitative data will be synthesized together through data transformation using a convergent integrated approach. Thematic synthesis will be used to carry out an inductive analysis of the data. The findings from the systematic review which this protocol generates will be used in the development of an appropriate local clinic care pathway for autistic children/adolescents and to inform national policies and practices. Prospero registration: CRD 42021248764.

scholarly journals Association between domestic violence and oral health problems in children and adolescents: a systematic review

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (8) ◽  
pp. 1351-1358
Author(s):  
Michele Gomes do Nascimento ◽  
Nataly Pereira da Costa ◽  
Viviane Colares Soares de Amorim
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Grey Literature ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Caries Experience ◽  
Publication Date

Domestic violence has a negative impact on development, general health, and quality of life of children and adolescents. This study aimed to revise knowledge regarding the consequences on oral health and its related outcomes of children and adolescents exposed to domestic violence. We conducted this systematic review in line with Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) statement, adhering to a published protocol in PROSPERO. This review systematically searched the literature using the MEDLINE, PsycINFO, LILACS, SciELO databases and Grey Literature, for articles published in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, with no publication date limits. Quality of studies was assessed using New Castle Ottawa scale and its modified version. All process was carried out independently by two researchers. Fourteen studies were included. Nine studies were cross-sectional, four were case-control, and one was a retrospective cohort. All studies included in this review found a higher risk of having some oral health problem and being exposed to some type of domestic violence. The main oral health problems associated with some type of violence were caries experience (decayed, missing and filled teeth), poor self-perceived oral health, malocclusion, poorer oral health related quality of life, poorer oral hygiene, and early childhood caries experience. Important methodological advancements are needed to better understand potential moderators.

scholarly journals Oral health behaviours of parents and young children in a practice-based caries prevention trial in Northern Ireland

2017 ◽  
Vol 46 (3) ◽  
pp. 251-257 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lucy O'Malley ◽  
Helen V. Worthington ◽  
Michael Donaldson ◽  
Ciaran O'Neil ◽  
Stephen Birch ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Northern Ireland ◽  
Young Children ◽  
Health Behaviours ◽  
Caries Prevention ◽  
Prevention Trial ◽  
Oral Health Behaviours

Does traumatic dental injury impact oral health‐related to quality of life of children and adolescents? Systematic review and meta‐analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 142-162 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lívia Azeredo Alves Antunes ◽  
Helena Marins Lemos ◽  
Ana Júlia Milani ◽  
Ludmila Silva Guimarães ◽  
Erika Calvano Küchler ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Dental Injury ◽  
Health Related

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

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Weihua Fan ◽  
Conghua Liu ◽  
Yazhi Zhang ◽  
Zijing Yang ◽  
Jianbo Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Southern China ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Health Behaviours ◽  
Gingival Bleeding ◽  
Gingival Health ◽  
Oral Health Behaviours ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors

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.

scholarly journals Internet of Things–Enabled Technologies for Weight Management in Children and Adolescents: Protocol for a Systematic Review

10.2196/16930 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. e16930
Author(s):  
Ching Lam ◽  
Madison Milne-Ives ◽  
Michelle Helena Van Velthoven ◽  
Edward Meinert
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Childhood Obesity ◽  
Internet Of Things ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Weight Management ◽  
Health Care Services ◽  
Grey Literature ◽  
Medical Spending ◽  
Google Search

Background Childhood obesity is a serious global issue, leading to increased medical spending on obesity-related diseases such as cardiovascular diseases and diabetes. There is a need for health care services that link health behavior to risk factors, such as diet and physical activity, and that provide better advice and feedback to users, which Internet of Things–enabled technologies could facilitate. Objective The objective of the systematic review will be to identify available Internet of Things–enabled technologies for weight management of children and adolescents (users younger than 18 years). It will also aim to understand the use, effectiveness, and feasibility of these technologies. Methods We will search the Medline, PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, ProQuest Central, and IEEE Xplore Digital Library databases for studies published after 2010, using a combination of keywords and subject headings related to health activity tracking, youth, and Internet of Things. In addition, a Google search to identify grey literature will be conducted. Two authors will independently screen the titles and abstracts identified from the search and accept or reject the studies according to the study inclusion criteria. Any discrepancies will then be discussed and resolved. The quality of the included studies will be assessed using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) checklists. Data from included studies will be extracted into a predesigned form to identify the types of devices or apps, Internet of Things applications, and health outcomes related to weight management. Results A preliminary search on Medline returned 484 results. The publication of the final systematic review is expected in mid-2020. Conclusions The effectiveness and feasibility of physical activity trackers and consumer wearables for different patient groups have been well reviewed, but there are currently no published reviews that look into these technologies in the wider Internet of Things context. This review aims to address this gap by examining Internet of Things–enabled technologies that are designed for youth weight management and thus inform further research and clinical studies to reduce childhood obesity. International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID) PRR1-10.2196/16930

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

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nan Yin ◽  
Suge Zheng ◽  
Nianting Ju ◽  
Tiantian Hua ◽  
Wei Ding ◽  
...  
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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