Oral health-related quality of life of paediatric patients with AIDS

Autor(es)

Massarente, Debora B. ^[1] ; Domaneschi, Carina ^[1] ; Marques, Heloisa H. S. ^[2] ; Andrade, Samantha B. ^[2] ; Goursand, Daniela ^[3] ; Antunes, Jose L. F. ^[4]

Afiliação do(s) autor(es)

^[1] Univ Sao Paulo, Fac Odontol, BR-05508900 Sao Paulo - Brazil

^[2] Univ Sao Paulo, Fac Med, Inst Crianca, BR-05403000 Sao Paulo - Brazil

^[3] Univ Fed Minas Gerais, Fac Odontol, BR-31270901 Belo Horizonte, MG - Brazil

^[4] Univ Sao Paulo, Fac Saude Publ, BR-01246904 Sao Paulo - Brazil

• Tipo de documento: Artigo Científico
• Fonte: BMC ORAL HEALTH; v. 11, 2011.
• Citações Web of Science: 13

Resumo

Background: Children with Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) exhibit impaired dental status, which can affect their quality of life. This study assessed the oral health-related quality of life of these patients and associated factors. Methods: The ``Child Perceptions Questionnaire 11-14{''}, rating overall and domain-specific (oral symptoms, functional limitations, emotional well being, and social well being) oral health-related quality of life (OHR-QoL) was completed by 88 children with AIDS assisted in the Child Institute, Sao Paulo, Brazil. Parents or guardians provided behavioural and socio-demographic information. The clinical status was provided by hospital records. OHR-QoL covariates were assessed by Poisson regression analysis. Results: The most affected OHR-QoL subscale concerned oral symptoms, whose rate was 23.9%. The direct answer for oral health and well being made up a rate of 47.7%. Brushing the teeth less than two times a day and viral load exceeding 10,000 HIV-RNA copies per millilitre of plasma were directly associated (p < 0.05) with a poorer oral health-related quality of life. Conclusions: Children with more severe AIDS manifestations complained of poorer status of oral symptoms, functional limitations, emotional and social well being related to their oral health. Recognizing the factors that are associated with poorer OHR-QoL in children with AIDS may contribute to the planning of dental services for this population. (AU)

• Processo FAPESP: 07/03634-0 - Cárie dentária em crianças com AIDS e HIV+: uma revisão sistemática da literatura
• Beneficiário: Débora Bizetto Massarente
• Modalidade de apoio: Bolsas no Brasil - Iniciação Científica