scholarly journals What do Patients Use for Treating Their Oral Ulcers? And How do these Treatments Affect Their Quality of Life?

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayat Gamal-Abdelnaser
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Side Effects ◽  
Health Impact ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Negative Influence ◽  
Topical Steroids ◽  
Self Medication ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Oral Ulcers

Objectives: Oral ulceration forms a major category of oral lesions. Due to its effect on the quality of life, the patients seek treatment using various substances. This study investigated the types of treatments used by a sample of patients having all types of oral ulcers and its positive and negative effects on the patients' lives. Methods: This cross-sectional study included patients having different types of oral ulcers. Participants provided information about their previous treatments, the source of recommendation of its use and side effects linked to them. They filled the oral health impact profile-14 questionnaire to report the change in their quality of life after treatment. The patients' educational and social levels were tested as predictors for the use of non-conventional treatments. Results: Correct pharmaceutical treatments were administered y 34% of the participants; the most effective of which were systemic and topical steroids by ulcerative oral lichen planus patients; and vitamin supplements in recurrent aphthous stomatitis patients. The majority (64.2%) of the previously treated patients used non-conventional treatments, the most widely used of which was Tahini. Half of the patients using non-conventional treatments suffered side effects. The source of information of the self-medication was attributed mainly to the patients themselves, followed by friends and family members. Conclusion: This study reflects the widely spread habit of self-medication in our sample of patients having oral ulcers. It highlights the negative influence of these remedies.

scholarly journals Prevalence and management of headache in a selected area of Southern Santa Catarina

2010 ◽  
Vol 68 (2) ◽  
pp. 216-223 ◽  
Author(s):  
Taís dos Santos Corrêa ◽  
Kelly Miranda dos Santos ◽  
Dayani Galato
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Disability Assessment ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Self Medication ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Headache Management ◽  
Prescribed Medicines

Headache is a worldwide health problem which affects quality of life. OBJECTIVE: To identify the prevalence and management of headache and examine its impact. METHOD: A cross-sectional study with 240 participants was performed to collect data related to (a) headache occurrence, (b) its impact through the "Migraine Disability Assessment Test" (Midas), and (c) headache management. RESULTS: Last year prevalence (2008) was 64.6%. There was a low Midas score in 80.6% of cases. With regard to headache management, 86.4% of respondents said that they use medicines, mainly analgesics (73.9%). Prescribed medicines were used in 31.0% of cases, although 72.4% of those were old prescriptions. Headache was associated with gender (p=0.0002), occupation (p=0.0109) and mean age (p=0.0083), while the Midas score was associated with pain intensity (p=0.0069) and the use of drugs only during headache crisis (p=0.0464). CONCLUSION: There was a high prevalence of headaches and a low level of disability among the population studied, being the management based on self-medication.

Relation of oral ulcers to quality of life: a cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 168
Author(s):  
AyatG AbdelNaser ◽  
EnjiA Mahmoud ◽  
MaiZ Ibrahium ◽  
Soheir Gaafar
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Oral Ulcers

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

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.

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

2014 ◽  
Vol 19 (12) ◽  
pp. 4777-4786 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Júlia Campos Guerra ◽  
Rosangela Maria Greco ◽  
Isabel Cristina Gonçalves Leite ◽  
Efigênia Ferreira e Ferreira ◽  
Marcos Vinícius Queiroz de Paula
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Occupational Health ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Health Impact ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Impact

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.

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

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.

scholarly journals The Relationship of Sitting Time and Physical Activity on the Quality of Life in Elderly People

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 1459
Author(s):  
Jung In Choi ◽  
Young Hye Cho ◽  
Yun Jin Kim ◽  
Sang Yeoup Lee ◽  
Jeong Gyu Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Negative Influence ◽  
Sitting Time ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Prolonged Sitting ◽  
Korean Adults ◽  
Using Data

Few studies have shown the combined impact of sitting time and physical activity on quality of life in older people. This cross-sectional study, using data from the 2016–2018 Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, examines the association between sitting time and physical activity and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in Korean adults aged ≥ 65 years. HRQoL was assessed using the EuroQol-5 Dimension (EQ-5D, three-level version). We divided subjects into groups based on sitting time and physical activity and analyzed the combined association of sitting time and physical activity with HRQoL. The association between longer sitting time (≥8 h) and HRQoL was analyzed using multiple logistic regression. In total, 4276 participants were included. Prolonged sitting time was associated with all of the EQ-5D dimensions: mobility (odds ratio [OR]: 1.43, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.22–1.68), self-care (OR: 1.65 [95% CI 1.25–2.17]), usual activities (OR: 2.07 [95% CI 1.69–2.52]), pain/discomfort (OR: 1.57 [95% CI 1.34–1.84]), and anxiety/depression (OR: 1.49 [95% CI 1.17–1.91]). The prolonged sitting time/inactive group had higher ORs for all the EQ-5D dimensions than the low sitting time/active group. Prolonged sitting time was associated with low HRQoL in elderly Korean adults; physical activity could weaken the negative influence of prolonged sitting time on HRQoL.

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

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.

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

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.

scholarly journals Parkinson’s Disease, Periodontitis and Patient-Related Outcomes: A Cross-Sectional Study

Medicina ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 56 (8) ◽  
pp. 383
Author(s):  
Patrícia Lyra ◽  
Vanessa Machado ◽  
Luís Proença ◽  
Josefa Domingos ◽  
Catarina Godinho ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Parkinson’S Disease ◽  
Parkinson's Disease ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Health Impact ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Periodontal Status

Background and objectives: People with Parkinson’s disease (PD) may be at risk of having bad periodontal status. A consistent periodontal examination is critical to investigate how it impacts on PD quality of life. We aimed to assess the periodontal status of people with PD, and its association with quality of life and self-perceived xerostomia. Materials and Methods: To this end, from February to March 2020, we consecutively enrolled 28 PD individuals, and motor and non-motor symptoms of PD were assessed using the Movement Disorder Society Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scale (MDS-UPDRS). We performed full-mouth periodontal examination and gathered information on self-perceived quality of life in PD, oral health impact profile (OHIP-14) and xerostomia. Results: The prevalence of periodontitis was 75.0% and most cases were identified as severe (46.4%). Upper extremity rigidity, hand posture and kinetic tremors were significantly correlated with worse periodontal status. PDQ-8 showed to be correlated with self-perceived oral health-related quality of life and xerostomia levels. Conclusions: This group of people with PD had a high prevalence of periodontitis. Deteriorated levels of the upper extremities in advanced stages of PD were associated with worse periodontal status and hygiene habits. Quality of life in PD appears to be associated with self-perceived OHRQoL and xerostomia.

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