scholarly journals Relationship between dental caries, oral hygiene and malocclusion among Syrian refugee children and adolescents: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nesreen A. Salim ◽  
Rasha A. Alamoush ◽  
Mariam Mohammad Al-Abdallah ◽  
Aya Ahmed Al-Asmar ◽  
Julian D. Satterthwaite
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Contact Point ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Refugee Children ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Syrian Refugee

Abstract Background Little is known about the oral disease burden in refugee children and associated risk factors. This cross-sectional study aimed to explore the oral hygiene status and prevalence of caries, and to investigate their association with malocclusion characteristics in a child refugee population. Methods 606 Syrian refugee children and adolescents aged 7–19 years, registered as refugees in Jordan and residing in Zaatari camp, were recruited to the study. Oral hygiene and caries status were recorded using DMFT (mean of decayed, missing, and filled permanent teeth) and OHI-S (Simplified Oral Hygiene Index) according to WHO criteria. Oral health results were then cross tabulated with previously reported malocclusion traits for the same study sample (crowding, spacing, contact point deflection and IOTN) to detect any associations. Statistical analysis was conducted using chi-square test, independent sample t-test, one-way ANOVA, Welch test and Post Hoc testing (Gabriel and Games-Howell). Results Overall DMFT and OHI-S were 4.32 and 1.33 respectively with no difference between males and females. Around 40% of the sample showed ≥ 5 DMFT score. 96.1% of the sample either do not brush or brush occasionally: females showed better oral hygiene practices (P = 0.002). No significant differences in DMFT scores were noted for gender or age, other than the 7–9.9 year old group having significantly higher mean DMFT scores than all other age groups (P < 0.01);the mean of OHI-S was not significantly different between different age groups (P = 0.927). Subjects with malocclusion, specifically crowding, contact point deflection and IOTN grades 3, 4 and 5 had higher scores in both arches for OHI-S and DMFT than subjects without malocclusion traits, although this was not statistically significant for DMFT scores. Overall, patients with generalized spacing had a significantly lower OHI-S score than those without spacing (P = 0.021). Significant correlations were found between parameters of intra-arch and inter-arch relationships and oral health indices (DMFT and OHI-S). Conclusion Malocclusion may increase the risk of caries and periodontal disease; the magnitude of this risk is amplified in populations with poor oral health and limited access to oral healthcare services, highlighting the need for preventive and curative oral health programs.

scholarly journals Association of Salivary Statherin, Calcium, and Proline-Rich Proteins on Oral Hygiene: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Deepak Gowda Sadashivappa Pateel ◽  
Shilpa Gunjal ◽  
Liew Fong Fong ◽  
Nur Sulwana Mohd Hanapi
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Negative Correlation ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Rank Correlation ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Relationship

Background. Saliva, as a complex biofluid, plays a pivotal role in maintaining oral health and tooth integrity. There has been inconsistent data available on the relationship between salivary parameters and oral health. This study aims to investigate the association between salivary statherin, acidic proline-rich proteins (aPRP), and calcium with oral hygiene status. Methods. One hundred and eighty-eight healthy subjects aged between 18 and 50 years with varying oral hygiene status who gave consent to participate were included in this cross-sectional study. The subjects were recruited from primary oral health care of MAHSA University. Oral hygiene of all the participants was measured using Oral Hygiene Index–Simplified (OHI-S). Stimulated saliva collected using paraffin wax was analyzed for salivary statherin, aPRP, and calcium. The relationship between salivary statherin, aPRP, and calcium levels with OHI-S was assessed using Spearman’s Rank correlation coefficient; the strength of relationship was assessed by multiple linear regression analysis. Results. The study found a weak positive correlation (r = 0.179, p  = 0.014) between salivary statherin and OHI-S; weak negative correlation (r = −0.187, p  = 0.010) between salivary aPRP and OHI-S; and moderate negative correlation between salivary statherin and salivary aPRP levels (r = −0.50, p  < 0.001) which were statistically significant. Conclusion. Poor oral hygiene is associated with increased statherin and reduced aPRP levels in saliva. Thus, these salivary components may have a role in predicting oral hygiene status.

Impact of Oral Health Educational Intervention for Reduction in New Lesions of Dental Caries: Cross Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (9) ◽  
pp. 2961-2965
Author(s):  
Faisal Izhar ◽  
M. Saleem Rana ◽  
Maha Tanvir ◽  
Shafia Hasan ◽  
Muhammad Azizullah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Caries Risk ◽  
Moderate Risk ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Oral Health Education ◽  
Oral Hygiene Instruction

Oral health in the nation’s evolution, especially in this globalization, an absence of illness in the population plays a key role for a fecund and well established society. Purpose: To see the impact of oral health education intervention to improve oral health practices along-with formation of new carious lesions after oral health education after 3 months of intervention. Study Design: Cross sectional study. Methodology: Children (n=383) were included in present study through non-probability, convenient sampling technique. Children who fulfilled the inclusion criteria were examined with the examination tools on the dental unit office in the RHC for caries risk using a pre-validated caries risk assessment checklist and dental caries detection form. Statistical analysis: Data analyzed by SPSS 21.0v. Results: Majority of respondents (383) 100% didn’t have access to fluoridated water supply. Only 23.5% of the respondents have literate parent’s majority of them (76.5%) have illiterate parents. All the respondents 100% were at moderate risk. In comparison of risk associated with teeth missing due to caries in past 36 months, the respondents at low risk were 63.2%, High risk were 25.3% and moderate risk were 11.5%. Conclusion: This study concluded that intervention of oral hygiene instruction has produced significant results in motivating people for cleaning teeth regularly and avoiding the use of sugary foods and beverages to maintain their oral and general health. The study has interventions of tooth brush with paste and oral hygiene instruction for motivating and treating people. Key Words: Early Childhood Caries, Risk Assessment, Health Education and Oral Hygiene.

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 Anemia among children and adolescents in a rural area

2014 ◽  
Vol 54 (2) ◽  
pp. 88 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ivan Riyanto Widjaja ◽  
Felix Firyanto Widjaja ◽  
Lucyana Alim Santoso ◽  
Erick Wonggokusuma ◽  
Oktaviati Oktaviati
Keyword(s):  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Rural Area ◽  
Public Hospital ◽  
Complete Blood Count ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Deficiency Anemia ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Prevalence Of Anemia

Background Anemia in children and adolescents affects growthand development. It is a preventable disease, but unfortunately isoften ignored until the symptoms occur. There have been limitedreports on the prevalence of anemia in children and adolescentsin Indonesia, especially from rural areas.Objective To describe the prevalence of anemia in children andadolescents in district ofMalinau, a rural area in East KalimantanProvince.Methods This cross-sectional study was done in June 20 10 usinglaboratory records between July 2009 to January 20 10. Laboratoryrecords of patients aged between 6 months and 18 years whichinvestigated were complete blood count (CBC) from ambulatory,inpatient, and emergency care ofMalinau Public Hospital in EastKalimantan. Mentzer and England & Fraser indices were used todifferentiate iron deficiency anemia (IDA) and thalassemia amongmicrocytic hypochromic anemic patients.Results This study involved 709 laboratory records. Prevalenceof anemia was 53 .9% (95% CI 50.2% to 57 .5%) . The prevalenceof IDA among age groups were as follows: 29.4% (95% CI 24.3to 34.5%) in 6- 59 months group, 16% (95% CI 11 to 21 %) in5- 11.9 years, and 15.2% (95% CI 10.2 to 20.2%) in 12- 18 years.Children aged 6- 59 months tended to have more anemia th anthose aged 5- 11.9 years (OR 2. 184, 95% CI 1.398 to 3.413) oraged 12- 18 years (OR 2.3 19, 95% CI 1.464 to 3.674).Conclusion T he prevalence of an emia in children andadolescents of the Malinau Regency is 53 .9% (95% CI 50.2 to57.5%), quite similar to that of other developing countries . Agovernment program to overcome anemia is recommended, n otonly for pregnant women, but also for children and adolescents.

Importance of Facial Physical Attractiveness of Audiovisual Models in Descriptions and Preferences of Children and Adolescents

2005 ◽  
Vol 101 (1) ◽  
pp. 229-243 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cristina Ruiz ◽  
Elena Conde ◽  
Esteban Torres
Keyword(s):  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Physical Attractiveness ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Developmental Differences ◽  
Social Knowledge ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Desirable Characteristic

We performed a cross-sectional study with three age groups (8, 14, and 17 years) to evaluate developmental differences in stereotyped beliefs about physical attractiveness and the value of this as perceived by the participants. Given the current importance of television in the development of social knowledge, television models were used. The children and adolescents were asked to evaluate, using bipolar open scales, the physical attractiveness, likeableness, generosity, intelligence, fun, and altruism of 12 television models of both sexes, previously selected by judges, as well as the desire to resemble or feel close to the models. Analysis showed developmental differences across age groups both in the concept of physical attractiveness and in stereotyped beliefs about this. As in other areas of social knowledge, the younger children's responses were bipolar, global, and much more stereotyped, while the adolescents introduced subtle distinctions and elaborated their responses. Nevertheless, physical attractiveness appeared a desirable characteristic for all age groups.

scholarly journals The Role of Applied Behavior Analysis to Improve Knowledge on Oral Hygiene Practices among Cooperative Autistic Children: A Cross-Sectional Study from Jazan, Saudi Arabia

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Hytham N. Fageeh ◽  
Manawar A. Mansour ◽  
Hatim Y. Thubab ◽  
Mohammed B. Jarab ◽  
Ahmed Y. Juraybi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Behavior Analysis ◽  
Applied Behavior Analysis ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Autistic Children ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Hygiene Practices

Objective. To assess the effectiveness of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to improve knowledge regarding oral hygiene practices among cooperative autistic children. Materials and Methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 15 children between the age group of 6–12 years and their parents who were randomly chosen from a special care autistic school in Jazan, Saudi Arabia. A mobile application was custom designed and programmed with videos on oral hygiene. A close-ended questionnaire comprising 14 questions for the cooperative autistic children and 21 questions for their parents was designed to assess their knowledge in relation to oral health and hygiene. After four weeks, a questionnaire-based knowledge assessment was conducted. The mean knowledge score was then calculated for children and their parents and compared using paired sample t-test. Results. Poor knowledge regarding oral hygiene practices was revealed among the study participants. The estimated mean score among the children was 4.73 before the intervention, which significantly increased to 9.0. The estimated mean score for the parents was 9.3 before intervention and 14.6 after four weeks’ period ( P < 0.0001 ). Conclusion. The application of ABA using avatars and delivered through videos can significantly improve knowledge regarding oral health hygiene among cooperative autistic children.

scholarly journals Perilaku Masyarakat Pengguna Gigitiruan Lepasan di Kelurahan Bahu

e-GIGI ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Olivia Charisma Titjo
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Negative Attitude ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Pathological Changes ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The People ◽  
Removable Denture

Penggunaan gigitiruan lepasan dapat menyebabkan rongga mulut lebih rentan terhadap karies dan penyakit periodontal, serta mempunyai potensi dalam mengakibatkan perubahan patologik dalam mulut. Oleh karena itu kebersihan rongga mulut pengguna gigitiruan lepasan harus diperhatikan, karena kebersihan gigitiruan dapat mendukung kesehatan rongga mulut secara menyeluruh. Perilaku merupakan faktor penting dalam keberhasilan penggunaan gigitiruan, karena semua yang berhubungan dengan pemakaian gigitiruan merupakan hasil dari pengetahuan masyarakat tentang fungsi dan manfaat dan selanjutnya akan melahirkan sikap positif ataupun negatif, kemudian akan mempengaruhi perkembangan kesehatan gigi dan mulut serta status kesehatan secara menyeluruh.Tujuan dari penelitian ini yaitu untuk mengetahui perilaku masyarakat pengguna gigitiruan lepasan di Kelurahan Bahu. Jenis penelitian ini yaitu penelitian deskriptif dengan pendekatan cross sectional study dengan sampel berjumlah 56 responden.Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pengetahuan masyarakat pengguna gigitiruan di kelurahan Bahu tergolong dalam kategori cukup dengan perolehan skor 433, sikap masyarakat pengguna gigitiruan tergolong dalam kategori baik dengan perolehan skor 549 dan tindakan masyarakat pengguna gigitiruan di kelurahan Bahu tergolong dalam kategori cukup dengan perolehan skor 393.Kata kunci : perilaku, pengguna gigitiruan, gigitiruan lepasan.ABSTACTThe use of removable dentures can cause mouth more susceptible to caries and periodontal disease, as well as having the potential to lead to pathological changes in the mouth. Therefore oral hygiene of removable denture user is necessarily concerned, since it may support oral health completely. Behavior is an important factor in the successful use of denture, because all that relates to the use of denture is the result of public's knowledge about the functions and benefits and will give birth to a positive or negative attitude, then it will affect the development of oral health and overall health status.The purpose of this study is to know behavior of of removable denture user in Kelurahan Bahu. This is a descriptive study with cros sectional among 56 sample.The results of the study showed that the knowledge of the user denture community in Kelurahan Bahu belong in enough category with 433 scores, the attitude of the people who use denture in good category with scores of 549, while the act of denture users in Kelurahan Bahu with 393 scores is in enough category.Key words : Behavior, denture user, removable denture.

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