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Effect of Educational Level on Oral Health in Peritoneal and Hemodialysis Patients
Joint Authors
Bayramgurler, Isil
Besler, Mine
Aysuna, Nilgun
Kazancioglu, Rumeyza
Issever, Halim
Trablus, Sinan
Cintan, Serdar
Ozkan, Oktay
Bayraktar, Gulsen
Bural, Canan
Kurtulus, Idil
Yildiz, Alaattin
Source
International Journal of Dentistry
Issue
Vol. 2009, Issue 2009 (31 Dec. 2009), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2009-03-10
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
In previous studies, the oral and dental health statuses were compared in hemodialysis (HD) and peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients without taking into account the effect of educational levels on oral health.
Hence we aimed to make a comparison of these parameters based upon the subjects educational levels.
Patients and Methods.
76 PD (33 males, 43 females-mean age: 44±12 years) and 100 HD (56 males, 44 females-mean age: 46±14 years) patients were included.
The number of decayed, missing and filled teeth were detected, DMFT index was calculated and plaque index (PI) values were assessed.
Results.
Significantly higher numbers of filled teeth (P<.001) and lower PI values (P<.01) in the PD group were detected with higher educational levels, whereas no significance was detected in the HD group.
Higher DMFT index values were assessed in the lower educated and high school levels in PD than HD patients (P<.05).
Higher numbers of filled teeth (P<.05) were detected in the secondary school level in PD patients.
This difference was even more significant in the high school level (P<.001).
Conclusion.
We assume that PD patients, who were found to be in a higher educational level, are more caring for their oral health as compared to HD patients.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Bayraktar, Gulsen& Kurtulus, Idil& Kazancioglu, Rumeyza& Bayramgurler, Isil& Cintan, Serdar& Bural, Canan…[et al.]. 2009. Effect of Educational Level on Oral Health in Peritoneal and Hemodialysis Patients. International Journal of Dentistry،Vol. 2009, no. 2009, pp.1-5.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Bayraktar, Gulsen…[et al.]. Effect of Educational Level on Oral Health in Peritoneal and Hemodialysis Patients. International Journal of Dentistry No. 2009 (2009), pp.1-5.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Bayraktar, Gulsen& Kurtulus, Idil& Kazancioglu, Rumeyza& Bayramgurler, Isil& Cintan, Serdar& Bural, Canan…[et al.]. Effect of Educational Level on Oral Health in Peritoneal and Hemodialysis Patients. International Journal of Dentistry. 2009. Vol. 2009, no. 2009, pp.1-5.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-450608