scholarly journals Health Locus of Control: A Determinant of Oral Health among Tobacco users in Rural India

2021 ◽  
pp. 151-159
Author(s):  
Sweta Singh ◽  
Shashidhar Acharya ◽  
Meghashyam Bhat ◽  
S. Bhat ◽  
P. Kalyan Chakravarthy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Health Locus Of Control ◽  
Coping Styles ◽  
Health Assessment ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Indian State ◽  
Health Related

Purpose: The concept of health locus of control is important because of its relation with health attitudes, behavior and coping styles. This study was done to compare the locus of control orientation and oral health status of tobacco users with that of non-tobacco users. Method: This cross-sectional study was conducted on rural population in southern Indian state. All the participants were interviewed to gather data on their socio-demographic correlates, oral health related behavior and health locus of control with the help of a pre-tested questionnaire. Clinical examination was done using WHO oral health assessment form (1997).Main outcome measures were Locus of Control, Oral Health (dental caries status and periodontal status). Results: Tobacco users were found to score lower on the dimension of Internality and higher on the Chance dimension compared to non-tobacco users. The prevalence and severity of periodontal disease was significantly higher in tobacco users than non-tobacco users irrespective of age and socioeconomic strata. Conclusion: It was also concluded that non-tobacco users had internal orientation to health locus of control thereby being important behavioral factor controlling health in this group.Findings also demonstrated significant association between tobacco usage and adverse periodontal health.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices of Mothers Related to their Oral Health Status of 6-12 Years Old Children in Bhilai City, Chhattisgarh, India

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (21) ◽  
pp. 248
Author(s):  
Pallavi Pawar ◽  
Nilotpol Kashyap ◽  
Rohit Anand
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Assessment ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Related ◽  
High Level ◽  
Children’S Oral Health

Aim and Objectives: The aim of the study was to assess the oral health status of 6-12 year old children and their mother’s knowledge, attitude, and practices in Bhilai city. Moreover, this study was also carried out to determine whether mother’s oral health related knowledge, attitude, and practices have a significant influence on the oral health of their children. Materials and Methods: A cross- sectional study was conducted among children (n=600) aged between 6-12 years, attending both government and private schools accompanied with their mothers in Bhilai city. The oral health status of the children was evaluated by using WHO Oral Health Assessment Form (2013). The parents were then asked to fill 25 item based on selfadministered questionnaire. Mother’s knowledge, attitude, and practices were assessed by direct contact with mothers using close ended questionnaire. Statistical Analysis: The data was then entered and analysed using SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Sciences, SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL, USA). Also, p value≤ 0.05 was considered to be statistically significant. Results: The result of the study showed that 90% of mothers had good knowledge, 75% mothers had average attitude, and 51% mothers had high level practices related to oral health. An inverse relationship was found between children’s oral health status and their mother’s knowledge, attitude, and practices about oral health. Thus, the findings were highly significant. Conclusion: Results showed that mother’s oral health related to knowledge, attitude, and practices had a significant impact on oral health status of their children.

scholarly journals Effects of Lingual and Palatal Site Toothbrushing on Periodontal Disease in the Elderly: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (10) ◽  
pp. 5067
Author(s):  
Byung-Ik Yang ◽  
Ji-A Park ◽  
Jae-Young Lee ◽  
Bo-Hyoung Jin
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Periodontal Health ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors

(1) Background: To analyze the association between periodontal health status and daily oral health activities including lingual and palatal site toothbrushing. (2) Methods: One hundred and fifty Korean elderly people aged >65 years participated in the study. Clinical examination regarding oral health status, including periodontal health status, was evaluated, and data on the oral health activities, socio-demographic factors, and systemic health-related factors were obtained using a questionnaire. Statistical analyses assessed the differences of periodontal health status according to daily oral health activities, including lingual and palatal site toothbrushing. (3) Results: Oral health activities including lingual and palatal site toothbrushing, frequency of toothbrushing, use of an interdental toothbrush, dietary patterns, and activity dependence correlated with bleeding on probing (BOP) and periodontitis. After adjusting for covariates, the prevalence of periodontitis was lower in the group where the inner surfaces of the teeth were partially or wholly cleaned than in the group without such cleaning. High BOP was significantly associated with the brushing of the inner surfaces of teeth. (4) Conclusions: Lingual and palatal site toothbrushing was associated with good periodontal health status in the elderly; the importance of brushing the inner surfaces of teeth should be emphasized for them and their caregivers.

scholarly journals Effects of lingual site toothbrushing on periodontal disease in the elderly: a cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Byung Ik Yang ◽  
Jae-young Lee ◽  
Bo-Hyoung Jin
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Systemic Health

Abstract Background: This study aimed to evaluate the association between periodontitis and toothbrushing on the lingual surfaces of teeth (lingual toothbrushing) among community dwelling Korean elders.Methods: A total of 150 elderly participants (34 males and 116 females) from Seoul, Korea, were cross-sectionally examined. Socio-demographic, habitual, and systemic health-related factors were analyzed. Logistic regression analysis was performed for outcomes of periodontitis.Results: Oral health activities including lingual toothbrushing were closely correlated with oral health status. Lingual toothbrushing demonstrated a significant association with periodontitis. The odds ratio (95% confidence interval) was 8.98 (1.30-62.15) with inclusion of demographic status, systemic health status, oral health activity, and oral health status.Conclusions: Here, we demonstrate that lingual toothbrushing is associated with periodontitis in the elderly. The importance of lingual toothbrushing should be emphasized in oral health education.

scholarly journals Impact of periodontitis on quality of life among subjects with rheumatoid arthritis: a cross sectional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Philip Sheng Hui Han ◽  
Roslan Saub ◽  
Nor Adinar Baharuddin ◽  
Sargunan Sockalingam ◽  
Peter Mark Bartold ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Assessment ◽  
Health Impact ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Related ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background This study aimed to assess the impact of periodontitis (PD) on the health related quality of life (HRQoL) and oral health related QoL (OHRQoL) of subjects with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and PD. Methods Subjects from dental and RA clinics were screened. Complete periodontal examinations were performed. Subjects were divided into 4 groups: RA-PD, RA, PD and healthy controls (HC). Questionnaires on characteristics and Malaysian versions of Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14(M)) and Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ-DI)) were answered. Results A total of 187 subjects were included (29 RA-PD, 58 RA, 43 PD and 57 HC). OHIP-14(M) severity score was highest in the PD group (17.23 ± 10.36) but only significantly higher than the HC group (p < 0.05). The HAQ-DI scores of the RA group was significantly higher than the PD and HC groups (p < 0.05). The interaction between the effects of PD and RA on the OHRQoL and HRQoL was statistically significant (p < 0.05). Conclusion PD and RA subjects both suffer impacts on their OHRQoL and HRQoL respectively. The interaction effect of both diseases significantly conferred impacts on their OHRQoL and HRQoL as measured by the OHIP-14(M) and HAQ-DI.

scholarly journals Oral Health Status and Impact on Oral Health-Related Quality of Life in Children with Thalassemia Major

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nuttaya Phrai-in ◽  
Juntima Noikeaw ◽  
Nattaporn Sukprasert ◽  
Thitirat Taya ◽  
Patcharaphol Samnieng
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Thalassemia Major ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Oral Disease ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Related

<p class="AbstractContent"><strong>Objective:</strong> The purpose of this study was to assess oral health status in children with thalassemia major, and the association of oral health status with oral-health related to quality of life.</p><p class="AbstractContent"><strong>Methods</strong>: This cross-sectional study was comprised of 81 patients from various parts of lower northern Thailand. The study consisted of an interview and intraoral examination on thalassemia children at the hospital while they were undergoing routine blood transfusions. Data regarding OHI-S, DMFT/dmft and child-OIDP were determined for all the subjects.</p><p class="AbstractContent"><strong>Results:</strong> The prevalence of oral impacts was high; 82.8% of all children reported at least one oral impact affecting their daily performance according to the Child-OIDP. The most prevalent impact was difficulty in eating.</p><p class="AbstractContent"><strong>Conclusion</strong>: The risks of oral disease in thalassemia children remain high which affect their quality of life.</p>

scholarly journals Oral Health as a Predictor of Physical Frailty among Rural Community-Dwelling Elderly in an Agricultural County of Taiwan: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (18) ◽  
pp. 9805
Author(s):  
Ya-Wen Kuo ◽  
Mei-Yen Chen ◽  
Li-Ching Chang ◽  
Jiann-Der Lee
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Health Assessment ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Physical Frailty ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Tooth Cleaning

We conducted a cross-sectional study to clarify the relationship between oral health and physical frailty (PF). A sample of 903 community-dwelling individuals aged ≥ 65 years were enrolled from random communities in Chiayi County. The self-perceived oral health (SPOH) and oral health assessment tool (OHAT), which consists of eight items, was used for the evaluation of their oral health status. PF was assessed based on the Study of Osteoporotic Fracture index. Overall, 14.6% of the participants had PF. In an adjusted model, restricted food types (odds ratio (OR) = 1.59, 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.2–2.09, p = 0.001), self-reported dental status (OR = 1.61, 95% CI: 1.2–2.15, p = 0.001), number of teeth (OR = 0.98, 95% CI: 0.96–0.99, p = 0.006), frequency of tooth cleaning (OR = 0.83, 95% CI: 0.68–1.0, p = 0.049), OHAT score (OR = 1.09, 95% CI: 1.02–1.17, p < 0.017), and saliva items of OHAT (OR = 1.52, 95% CI: 1.11–2.1, p = 0.010) were significantly associated with PF. SPOH is a crucial indicator of PF; longitudinal analyses are necessary to understand the underlying pathway of risk factors for frailty onset.

scholarly journals Oral Health Status of 12-Year-Old Hani Children in the Yunnan Province of China: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (10) ◽  
pp. 5294
Author(s):  
Kitty Jieyi Chen ◽  
Ni Zhou ◽  
Biao Xu ◽  
Yuexiao Li ◽  
Shinan Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Yunnan Province ◽  
Dental Fluorosis ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Gingival Bleeding

Background: The aim of this cross-sectional study was to investigate the oral health status of Hani 12-year-old children in Yunnan, a province in Southwest China. Method: This study employed a multistage sampling method to recruit children from local primary schools. Two calibrated dentists examined the status of dental caries, gingival bleeding and dental fluorosis by adopting the diagnosis criteria recommended by the World Health Organization. A self-administrated questionnaire was distributed. The chi-square test and multivariate logistic regression were conducted. Results: This study invited 480 Hani children, and recruited 413 children (52% boys) (response rate: 86%). The dental caries prevalence was 52%, and the caries experience associated with the mean (standard deviation) decayed, missing and filled teeth (DMFT) score was 1.10 (1.46). Gingival bleeding was diagnosed in 252 children (61%), and dental fluorosis was found in two children (0.5%). The results of the regression model indicated the prevalence of dental caries were associated with sugary snacking habits (p = 0.002). The prevalence of gingival bleeding was related to the mother’s education level as well as the child’s monthly pocket money (p < 0.05). Conclusion: Dental caries and gingival bleeding were prevalent among 12-year-old Hani children in the Yunnan province in China. Dental fluorosis was uncommon.

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