Yi-ting Cao1, Ce Zhu, Wei Xu, Hai-xia Lu, Wei Ye. 1. Department of Pediatric Dentistry,Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine; Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology. Shanghai 200011;China.E-mail:cytdental99@163.com.
Abstract
PURPOSE: To assess oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) among 11-14 years old children in Shanghai municipality and investigate the influential factors, in order to provide theoretical evidence for pointed oral health education and public health strategies formulation. METHODS: Systematic sampling method was used to extract 11-14 years old children in Shanghai municipality. The decay missing filling tooth (DMFT) and gingival bleeding index (GBI) were examined and recorded. Child oral-health-related quality of life questionnaires (CPQ11-14) was adopted to assess the OHRQoL. Other enquiry included sociodemographic background and oral health-related behaviors, knowledge and attitudes. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS 21.0 software package. RESULTS: This study examined 1050 children of 11-14 years old, among which 955 children (urban 482,suburb 473) were enrolled. The response rate was 91%. The mean CPQ11-14 score was (6.0±5.6). Statistical analysis showed that children with higher DMFT index and bleeding on probing had higher CPQ11-14 average score and poorer oral health related quality of life (P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS: Caries and periodontal disease have negative effect on OHRQoL of 11-14 years old children. Efforts are needed to strengthen oral health care, including good oral health education, and focusing on halitosis and oral mucosal diseases in children aged 11-14 years old. Supported by Natural Science Foundation of Shanghai Municipality (12ZR1446100).
PURPOSE: To assess oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) among 11-14 years old children in Shanghai municipality and investigate the influential factors, in order to provide theoretical evidence for pointed oral health education and public health strategies formulation. METHODS: Systematic sampling method was used to extract 11-14 years old children in Shanghai municipality. The decay missing filling tooth (DMFT) and gingival bleeding index (GBI) were examined and recorded. Child oral-health-related quality of life questionnaires (CPQ11-14) was adopted to assess the OHRQoL. Other enquiry included sociodemographic background and oral health-related behaviors, knowledge and attitudes. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS 21.0 software package. RESULTS: This study examined 1050 children of 11-14 years old, among which 955 children (urban 482,suburb 473) were enrolled. The response rate was 91%. The mean CPQ11-14 score was (6.0±5.6). Statistical analysis showed that children with higher DMFT index and bleeding on probing had higher CPQ11-14 average score and poorer oral health related quality of life (P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS: Caries and periodontal disease have negative effect on OHRQoL of 11-14 years old children. Efforts are needed to strengthen oral health care, including good oral health education, and focusing on halitosis and oral mucosal diseases in children aged 11-14 years old. Supported by Natural Science Foundation of Shanghai Municipality (12ZR1446100).
Authors: Oana Elena Stoica; Daniela Esian; Anamaria Bud; Alexandra Mihaela Stoica; Liana Beresescu; Cristina Ioana Bica Journal: Int J Environ Res Public Health Date: 2022-07-15 Impact factor: 4.614