1571/2012 - Impacto da cárie dentária na qualidade de vida de adultos residentes no entorno de Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brasil- Impact of dental caries on quality of life among adults in metropolitan Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
O artigo discute o impacto da cárie dentária na qualidade de vida das pessoas. O objetivo foi avaliar a qualidade de vida de adultos moradores no entorno de Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brasil, conforme a prevalência e severidade de cárie dentária. Trata-se de estudo transversal, de base domiciliar realizado a partir de amostragem por conglomerados. Os indicadores utilizados na coleta de dados foram o índice de cárie CPOD e a Escala WHOQOL-bref. A prevalência de cárie foi definida a partir da presença de pelo menos um dente cariado (C≥1) e a maior gravidade pelo CPOD≥25. A população examinada foi de 1138 adultos, sendo que 461 tinham pelo menos um dente cariado. Houve melhores índices de qualidade de vida para os grupos de pessoas sem cárie e com menor gravidade de cárie. Á medida que o número de dentes cariados e o CPOD aumentam a qualidade de vida diminuí (p<0,001). A correlação negativa entre cárie e qualidade de vida foi verificada, nos domínios psicológico, relações sociais e meio ambiente. Concluiu-se que, a cárie dentária resulta em impacto negativo na qualidade de vida de adultos. Os indicadores subjetivos contribuíram para qualificar as informações clínicas de saúde bucal.
Palavras-chave:
cárie dentária
qualidade de vida
epidemiologia
Abstract:
This paper discusses the impact of dental carries on quality of life. The aim was to assess the quality of life of adults in metropolitan Belo Horizonte (state of Minas Gerais, Brazil) in accordance with the prevalence and severity of dental caries. A domicile-based cross-sectional study was carried out with cluster sampling. Data collection involved the DMFT index and WHOQOL-bref questionnaire. The prevalence of dental caries was defined based on the presence of at least one carious tooth (D ≥ 1) and greater severity was defined as DMFT ≥ 25. Among the 1138 adults studied, 461 had at least one carious tooth. Higher quality of life values were found among individuals without dental caries and those with lesser caries severity. A greater number of carious teeth and higher DMFT index denoted a reduction in quality of life (p < 0.001). Negative correlations between dental caries and quality of life were determined in the psychological, social and environmental domains. In conclusion, dental caries exert a negative impact on the quality of life of adults. Subjective indicators can complement clinical information on oral health.
Impact of dental caries on quality of life among adults in metropolitan Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Resumo (abstract):
This paper discusses the impact of dental carries on quality of life. The aim was to assess the quality of life of adults in metropolitan Belo Horizonte (state of Minas Gerais, Brazil) in accordance with the prevalence and severity of dental caries. A domicile-based cross-sectional study was carried out with cluster sampling. Data collection involved the DMFT index and WHOQOL-bref questionnaire. The prevalence of dental caries was defined based on the presence of at least one carious tooth (D ≥ 1) and greater severity was defined as DMFT ≥ 25. Among the 1138 adults studied, 461 had at least one carious tooth. Higher quality of life values were found among individuals without dental caries and those with lesser caries severity. A greater number of carious teeth and higher DMFT index denoted a reduction in quality of life (p < 0.001). Negative correlations between dental caries and quality of life were determined in the psychological, social and environmental domains. In conclusion, dental caries exert a negative impact on the quality of life of adults. Subjective indicators can complement clinical information on oral health.
Costa, S.M., Vasconcelos, M., Abreu, M.H.N.G.. Impacto da cárie dentária na qualidade de vida de adultos residentes no entorno de Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brasil-. Cien Saude Colet [periódico na internet] (2012/ago). [Citado em 24/12/2024].
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