Impact of Periodontal Diseases on Health-Related Quality of Life of Users of the Brazilian Unified Health System
Joint Authors
Caetano, Paula Liparini
Palma, Pamella Valente
Leite, Isabel Cristina Gonçalves
Source
International Journal of Dentistry
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-12-18
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objective.
This study assessed the impact of periodontal diseases on health-related quality of life of adult users of the Brazilian Unified Health System.
Study Design.
A cross-sectional study was conducted on an outpatient basis.
The sample included 151 adults treated in the Periodontics section at Dental Specialty Centres of Juiz de Fora (Minas Gerais, Brazil).
The Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14) measured the impact of periodontal disease on quality of life.
Participants were interviewed to obtain self-perception of general and oral health and socioeconomic data, and dental records were consulted to obtain periodontal status data.
The values of central tendency of the OHIP-14 were compared with socioeconomic, demographic, and self-reported health predictors using nonparametric tests.
The final analysis was performed using multiple linear regressions.
Results.
The results showed that psychological discomfort and physical disability exhibited a negative impact.
The following variables can explain approximately 27% of the impact of oral health conditions on health-related quality of life in this group: periodontal disease, self-perceived oral health, and the need to use or replace dental prosthesis.
Conclusion.
The need for prosthetic rehabilitation and worse periodontal status are associated with health-related quality of life, which can be predicted by the self-perception of health.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Palma, Pamella Valente& Caetano, Paula Liparini& Leite, Isabel Cristina Gonçalves. 2013. Impact of Periodontal Diseases on Health-Related Quality of Life of Users of the Brazilian Unified Health System. International Journal of Dentistry،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-6.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Palma, Pamella Valente…[et al.]. Impact of Periodontal Diseases on Health-Related Quality of Life of Users of the Brazilian Unified Health System. International Journal of Dentistry No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-6.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Palma, Pamella Valente& Caetano, Paula Liparini& Leite, Isabel Cristina Gonçalves. Impact of Periodontal Diseases on Health-Related Quality of Life of Users of the Brazilian Unified Health System. International Journal of Dentistry. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-6.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-449772