Shailesh M Gondivkar1, Rahul R Bhowate2, Amol R Gadbail3, Rima S Gondivkar4, Sachin C Sarode5. 1. Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology, Government Dental College & Hospital, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India. 2. Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology, Sharad Pawar Dental College & Hospital, DMIMSU, Sawangi (M), Wardha, Maharashtra, India. 3. Department of Dentistry, Indira Gandhi Government Medical College & Hospital, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India. 4. # 301, Aarti regency, Mahalakshmi Nagar, Manewada Road, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India. 5. Department of Oral Pathology & Microbiology, Dr DY Patil Dental College & Hospital, Dr DY Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune, Maharashtra, India.
Abstract
AIM: The purpose of this study was to analyze the impact of socioeconomic characteristics on oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) in patients with oral submucous fibrosis (OSF). METHODS: A total of 300 OSF patients' quality of life (QoL) data were obtained using OHRQoL-OSF and global self ratings of oral health and overall wellbeing. The socioeconomic status (SES) of participants was analyzed by using modified Kuppuswamy scale. RESULTS: OSF patients with lower SES had worse OHRQoL as compared with those with middle and upper SES (p < 0.001). The household income of the family was found to be strongly associated with poor OHRQoL. CONCLUSION: Socioeconomic characteristics should be considered in the holistic management of OSF as it has been strongly associated with the OHRQoL of these patients.
AIM: The purpose of this study was to analyze the impact of socioeconomic characteristics on oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) in patients with oral submucous fibrosis (OSF). METHODS: A total of 300 OSF patients' quality of life (QoL) data were obtained using OHRQoL-OSF and global self ratings of oral health and overall wellbeing. The socioeconomic status (SES) of participants was analyzed by using modified Kuppuswamy scale. RESULTS: OSF patients with lower SES had worse OHRQoL as compared with those with middle and upper SES (p < 0.001). The household income of the family was found to be strongly associated with poor OHRQoL. CONCLUSION: Socioeconomic characteristics should be considered in the holistic management of OSF as it has been strongly associated with the OHRQoL of these patients.
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Keywords:
oral submucous fibrosis; quality of life; socioeconomic status
Authors: Dr Shailesh M Gondivkar; Dr Amol R Gadbail; Dr Sachin C Sarode; Dr Rima S Gondivkar; Shankargouda Patil; Dr Rahul N Gaikwad; Dr Monal Yuwanati Journal: J Oral Biol Craniofac Res Date: 2020-05-18