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The impact of socioenvironmental characteristics on domains of oral health-related quality of life in Brazilian schoolchildren

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Author(s):
de Paula, Janice Simpson [1] ; Goncalves Leite, Isabel Cristina [2] ; de Almeida, Anderson Barbosa [2] ; Bovi Ambrosano, Glaucia Maria [3] ; Mialhe, Fabio Luiz [1]
Total Authors: 5
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Campinas UNICAMP, Div Hlth Educ & Hlth Promot, Piracicaba Dent Sch, Dept Community Dent, BR-13414903 Piracicaba, SP - Brazil
[2] Fed Univ Juiz de Fora UFJF, Sch Med, Dept Publ Hlth, Juiz De Fora, MG - Brazil
[3] Univ Campinas UNICAMP, Div Stat, Piracicaba Dent Sch, Dept Community Dent, BR-13414903 Piracicaba, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 3
Document type: Journal article
Source: BMC ORAL HEALTH; v. 13, JAN 28 2013.
Web of Science Citations: 27
Abstract

Background: Recent researches have pointed out the need to consider the functional and psychosocial dimensions of oral health, such as Oral Health-related Quality of Life (OHRQoL). The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of oral health status, socioeconomic factors and home environment of children on the four health domains of Child Perceptions Questionnaire (CPQ(11-14)). Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in Brazil with a sample of 286 schoolchildren aged 12 years and their parents. The schoolchildren were clinically examined, and participants were asked to complete the CPQ(11-14), as well as a questionnaire about home environment. In addition, a questionnaire was sent to each child's parents asking them about family socioeconomic status. The chi-square test and Poisson's regression analysis were performed. Results: After adjusting for potential confounders, variables sex, monthly family income, mothers' education showed a statistically significant association with all health domains of the CPQ(11-14). The family structure and presence of bleeding impacted on emotional (p = 0.0135), and social (p = 0.0010) well-being health domain scores. Orthodontic treatment need showed a strong negative effect on functional limitations domain score (p = 0.0021). Conclusions: Clinical and socio-environmental factors had different impacts on domains of oral health-related quality of life, demonstrating the need to consider these conditions in planning strategies for the oral health of schoolchildren. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 09/06081-7 - Oral health and quality of life in adolescents
Grantee:Fabio Luiz Mialhe
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants