Impact of oral problems on the quality of life of preschool children [Impacto dos problemas bucais na qualidade de vida em pré-escolares]

Castro, F.C., Raggio, D.P. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0048-2068, Imparato, J.C.P., Piovesan, C. and Bonini, G.C. 2014. Impact of oral problems on the quality of life of preschool children [Impacto dos problemas bucais na qualidade de vida em pré-escolares]. Pesquisa Brasileira em Odontopediatria e Clinica Integrada 13 (4) , pp. 361-369.

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Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the impact of oral clinical conditions and socioeconomic factors on the quality of life related to oral health (QLROH) of preschool children. Method: The sample included all children aged 6 to 72 months and their parents living in Venda Branca, in the city of Casa Branca, SP, Brazil. Two questionnaires on QLROH (ECOHIS) and socioeconomic conditions were applied. A calibrated examiner evaluated the presence of caries disease, malocclusions and traumatic injuries. Poisson's regression analysis was used. Results: Prevalence of dental trauma, open anterior bite, inadequate lip seal and caries disease was respectively 1.63%, 27.97%, 4.92% and 54.10%. Univariate analysis showed association between living in an own house and having better quality of life. Open anterior bite and caries disease were associated with worse quality of life. Multiple analyses corroborated the univariate analysis, as the variables own house, open anterior bite and caries disease were associated with improved QLROH in the children. Conclusion: Socioeconomic and clinical factors were shown to have a negative impact on the preschool children's quality of life.

Item Type:	Article
Status:	Published
Schools:	Dentistry
Last Modified:	10 Nov 2022 10:57
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/148774

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