Factors associated with negative self-perception of oral health among institutionalized elderly.
The aim of this study was to determine self-perception of oral-health in institutionalized elderly, and look into the sociodemographic and clinical aspects associated with negative self-perception. One hundred and sixty-six elderly were assessed by answering a self-perception question that predicts the GOHAI (Geriatric Oral Health Assessment Index). Sociodemographic data was obtained from a previously validated questionnaire and clinical data taken from the WHO file and QST-TMD used to check the existence of TMD (temporomandibular disturbance). The data gathered was submitted to Mann-Whitney, Fisher's Exact and Chi-squared tests with a 5% significance level. The average age of the study population was 80.5, and 75.9% were women. The mean DMFT (decayed, missing, and filled teeth in permanent teeth) was 28.9, the majority of the sample subject (65%) reported good to excellent teeth, gums and prostheses (dentures and bridges). Three questions in the TMD questionnaire (QST-DTM) were associated with negative self-perception. Those claiming that their jaws "lock" when they open or close their mouth, who always have pain at the front or side of their jaw, or whose jaws get tired during the course of the day are less satisfied with their oral health. We conclude that clinical and sociodemographic conditions have little influence on self-perception of oral health, possibly because pain is the main factor associated with negative self-perception in these individuals.
Departamento de Odontologia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte. Av. Sen. Salgado Filho 1787, Lagoa Nova. 59056-000 Natal RN Brasil. laercio_melo91@hotmail.com.
Laércio Almeida de
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Melo
Departamento de Odontologia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte. Av. Sen. Salgado Filho 1787, Lagoa Nova. 59056-000 Natal RN Brasil. laercio_melo91@hotmail.com.
Meily de Mello
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Sousa
Departamento de Odontologia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte. Av. Sen. Salgado Filho 1787, Lagoa Nova. 59056-000 Natal RN Brasil. laercio_melo91@hotmail.com.
Annie Karoline Bezerra de
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Medeiros
Departamento de Odontologia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte. Av. Sen. Salgado Filho 1787, Lagoa Nova. 59056-000 Natal RN Brasil. laercio_melo91@hotmail.com.
Adriana da Fonte Porto
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Carreiro
Departamento de Odontologia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte. Av. Sen. Salgado Filho 1787, Lagoa Nova. 59056-000 Natal RN Brasil. laercio_melo91@hotmail.com.
Kenio Costa de
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Lima
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001938:Brazil; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D004245:DMF Index; D005260:Female; D015577:Geriatric Assessment / Q000379:methods; D006297:Health Services Accessibility; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009909:Oral Health; D016012:Poisson Distribution; D012649:Self Concept; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology*