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0628/2011 - Evaluation of quality of life’s impact caused by oral conditions in adults and older adults populationa south-east Brazilian city
Avaliação do impacto na qualidade de vida causado por problemas bucais na população adulta e idosa em município da Região Sudeste

Author:

• MARIA HELENA MONTEIRO DE BARROS MIOTTO - Miotto, M. H. M. B. - VITÓRIA, ES - UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DO ESPÍRITO SANTO - <mhmiotto@terra.com.br>

Co-author(s):

• Deise Berger Velten - Velten, D.B. - ESFA - <deisebergervelten@yahoo.com.br>
• Ludmilla Awad Barcellos - Barcellos, L. A. - UVV - <ludawad@oi.com.br>

Thematic Area:

Saúde Bucal

Abstract:

Objective: Evaluate the prevalence of impact on quality of life produced by perception of oral health problems, and its association with sociodemographic and clinical variables and dental services utilization of adults and elderly population of Marechal Floriano City. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from a random sample of 237 participants. Data was collected by Municipal Community Health Agents using four questionnaires with itens about sociodemographic and oral health status of the participants, dental practice structure and oral health impact profile (OHIP-14). Results: The greatest impact perception related to oral health problems was described by individuals over 40 years (OR= 2,37 IC 95%=1,375;4,098), the ones who declared removable partial (OR= 2,771 IC 95%=1,488;5,162), and total dentures perceived need (OR= 2,292 IC 95%=1,305;4,026). Conclusion: The impact prevalence was of 35% and showed association with age and partial and full dentures declared need. The impact caused by oral health problems was significant. Subjective indicators must be used in conjunction with objective indicators to determine population’s treatment needs, improving oral health and quality of life.

Keywords:

Oral healthQuality of LifeSickness impact profile

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Miotto, M. H. M. B., Velten, D.B., Barcellos, L. A.. Evaluation of quality of life’s impact caused by oral conditions in adults and older adults populationa south-east Brazilian city. Cien Saude Colet [periódico na internet] (2011/May). [Citado em 27/09/2024]. Está disponível em: http://cienciaesaudecoletiva.com.br/en/articles/evaluation-of-quality-of-lifes-impact-caused-by-oral-conditions-in-adults-and-older-adults-populationa-southeast-brazilian-city/7498?id=7498



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