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Hong D, Kim JI, Yoon S, Kang B. Gender differences in the association between transitions in depressive symptoms and oral health among older adults with chronic conditions. J Affect Disord 2024; 361:581-588. [PMID: 38897302 DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2024.06.052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2024] [Revised: 06/07/2024] [Accepted: 06/15/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024]
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BACKGROUND Oral health influences the quality of life of older adults. Further, depression is negatively associated with oral health. However, little is known about this relationship among older adults with chronic health conditions. Additionally, since oral health and depression differ between genders, this study aimed to investigate the effect of transitions in depressive symptoms on oral health among older adults with chronic health conditions by gender. METHODS We used data from the Korean Longitudinal Study of Aging (2020-2022). The study sample comprised 2836 older adults (1104 men; 1732 women). We adopted multiple linear regression to examine the association between depressive symptom transitions and oral health by gender. RESULTS The new onset depression symptoms were significantly associated with the deterioration of oral health in men (β = -5.4308) and women (β = -4.8328). Our study showed a gender-specific association between new onset depressive symptoms and particular domains of oral health. For men, the association was slightly more negative in psychosocial function (β = -2.1177) while women presented lower GOHAI scores in both the physical function domain (β = -1.8800) and the psychosocial function domain (β = -1.8801). LIMITATIONS The data used in this study were self-reported via a survey; thus, self-report bias may be a relevant concern. CONCLUSION To prevent deterioration in oral health, depressive symptoms must be detected and addressed early among older adults with chronic conditions. This study underscores the importance of interventions that consider gender differences in the association between depressive symptoms and psychosocial and physical functioning.
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- Dahye Hong
- College of Nursing and Brain Korea 21 FOUR Project, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea; Mo-Im Kim Nursing Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Nursing, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Mo-Im Kim Nursing Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Nursing, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- College of Nursing and Brain Korea 21 FOUR Project, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea; Mo-Im Kim Nursing Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Nursing, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Mo-Im Kim Nursing Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Nursing, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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Varzakas T, Antoniadou M. A Holistic Approach for Ethics and Sustainability in the Food Chain: The Gateway to Oral and Systemic Health. Foods 2024; 13:1224. [PMID: 38672896 PMCID: PMC11049237 DOI: 10.3390/foods13081224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2024] [Revised: 04/12/2024] [Accepted: 04/15/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Food production is a complex matter, affecting people's lives, organizations' profits, and the well-being of the whole planet, and has multifaceted ethical considerations surrounding its production, distribution, and consumption. This paper addresses the pressing need to confront ethical challenges within the food system, encompassing issues such as environmental sustainability, food security, and individual food choices for better oral and systemic health of all individuals around the globe. From agricultural practices to global trade and food waste, ethical implications are addressed across various domains, highlighting the interconnectedness of ethical decision-making in the food industry. Central themes explored include the ethical dimensions of food production methods, the impact of global trade on food ethics, and the role of individuals in making ethically informed food choices. Additionally, this paper considers the spiritual and physical significance of food, particularly through the lens of oral health as a gateway to holistic well-being. Recognizing the complexity of the food and mouth ecosystem, this paper calls for serious interventions in legislation and economics to promote ethical protocols and techniques for sustainability reasons. It emphasizes the importance of ethical considerations in food safety management systems, regulatory frameworks, and quality standards. Moreover, this paper underlines the need for a comprehensive approach to address ethical dilemmas and moral values inherent in the food industry and oral health policies, adopting the precautionary principle and ethical decision-making frameworks. This article finally aims to serve as a call to action for stakeholders across the food industry and the healthcare sector, to prioritize ethical practices, promote transparency, rearrange economic parameters, and work towards a more sustainable and equitable food system for inner and outer oral and systemic health and human sustainability for all.
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- Theodoros Varzakas
- Department Food Science and Technology, University of the Peloponnese, 24100 Kalamata, Greece
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- Department of Dentistry, School of Health Sciences, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece
- Certified Systemic Analyst Program in Systemic Management (CSAP), University of Piraeus, 18534 Piraeus, Greece
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Arifin FA, Matsuda Y, Kanno T. Development and Validation of Oral Health-Related Quality of Life Scale for Patients Undergoing Endodontic Treatment (OHQE) for Irreversible Pulpitis. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:2859. [PMID: 37958003 PMCID: PMC10648889 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11212859] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2023] [Revised: 10/26/2023] [Accepted: 10/26/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023] Open
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An oral health-related quality of life measure specific to patients undergoing endodontic treatment has not been developed. This study aimed to validate the oral health-related quality of life scale for patients undergoing endodontic treatment (OHQE) for irreversible pulpitis, comprised of 42 questions. Sixty-two patients with irreversible pulpitis, comprising 23 (37.1%) males and 39 (62.9%) females, were enrolled between August 2022 and February 2023. Data were collected at three time points: pretreatment, post-treatment, and at the second week post-treatment. Factor analysis revealed physical, psychological, and expectations as subscales of OHQE. Cronbach's alpha coefficients ranged from 0.87 to 0.95 for each subscale. Each subscale of the General Oral Health Assessment Index (GOHAI) was moderately correlated with the OHQE subscales. Good-poor analysis revealed a significant difference between the high-scoring and low-scoring groups for each OHQE subscale. The intraclass correlation coefficients of the OHQE subscales ranged from 0.89 to 0.95. Multivariate linear regression analysis revealed a significant correlation between the pretreatment and post-treatment psychological factors (p < 0.05). Thus, OHQE will help researchers and policymakers understand the impact of oral health on the quality of life of patients with irreversible pulpitis undergoing endodontic treatment. OHQE could contribute to the appropriate planning, treatment decisions, and management of dental treatment.
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- Fadil Abdillah Arifin
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Shimane University Faculty of Medicine, Izumo 693-8501, Japan; (F.A.A.); (Y.M.)
- Department of Conservative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Muslim Indonesia, Makassar 90132, Indonesia
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Shimane University Faculty of Medicine, Izumo 693-8501, Japan; (F.A.A.); (Y.M.)
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Shimane University Faculty of Medicine, Izumo 693-8501, Japan; (F.A.A.); (Y.M.)
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Chaffee O, McGillivray A, Duizer L, Ross CF. Identifying elements of a ready-to-eat meal desired by older adults. Food Res Int 2022; 157:111353. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2022.111353] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2022] [Revised: 04/20/2022] [Accepted: 05/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Bianco A, Mazzea S, Fortunato L, Giudice A, Papadopoli R, Nobile CGA, Pavia M. Oral Health Status and the Impact on Oral Health-Related Quality of Life among the Institutionalized Elderly Population: A Cross-Sectional Study in an Area of Southern Italy. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18042175. [PMID: 33672197 PMCID: PMC7926719 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18042175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2021] [Revised: 02/09/2021] [Accepted: 02/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Background: The objectives of this study were to describe the oral health status in the institutionalized geriatric population in an area of southern Italy and to identify the impact of oral health on the Oral Health Related Quality of Life (OHRQoL). Methods: Data were collected from individuals aged ≥60 years in randomly selected Calabrian long-term care facilities. The dental health status was assessed recording the decayed, missing, or filled dental elements due to the carious lesions (DMFT) index, the presence of visible dental plaque, and the gingival condition. The influence of the dental health status on the self-perceived value of life was assessed using the Geriatric Oral Health Assessment Index (GOHAI). Results: Among the 344 elderly individuals included, 18.4% reported frequent tooth-brushing, and only 39.9% reported the need of dental care. The DMFT index was 26.4. Less than a third of the participants had a GOHAI score of ≤50 which is suggestive of highly compromised OHRQoL. The GOHAI score was significantly better for elderly individuals with no self-perceived need of dental care and with a lower DMFT index. Conclusions: The burden of oral conditions among residents in long-term care facilities was considerable, with a high prevalence of missing teeth and dentures. Strategies targeting care providers are needed.
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- Aida Bianco
- Department of Health Sciences, School of Medicine, University of Catanzaro “Magna Græcia”, Viale Europa, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy; (A.B.); (S.M.); (R.P.)
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- Department of Health Sciences, School of Medicine, University of Catanzaro “Magna Græcia”, Viale Europa, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy; (A.B.); (S.M.); (R.P.)
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- Department of Health Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of Catanzaro “Magna Græcia”, Via T. Campanella, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy; (L.F.); (A.G.)
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- Department of Health Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of Catanzaro “Magna Græcia”, Via T. Campanella, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy; (L.F.); (A.G.)
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- Department of Health Sciences, School of Medicine, University of Catanzaro “Magna Græcia”, Viale Europa, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy; (A.B.); (S.M.); (R.P.)
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- Department of Health Sciences, School of Medicine, University of Catanzaro “Magna Græcia”, Viale Europa, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy; (A.B.); (S.M.); (R.P.)
- Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, Via L. Armanni, 5, 80138 Naples, Italy
- Correspondence: ; Tel./Fax: +39-81-5667716
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Gutiérrez Quiceno B, Calzada Gutiérrez MT, Fandiño-Losada A. Cultural adaptation and validation of the Geriatric Oral Health Assessment Index - GOHAI - Colombian version. Colomb Med (Cali) 2019; 50:102-114. [PMID: 31607767 PMCID: PMC6774582 DOI: 10.25100/cm.v50i2.3999] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Objective This study aims to carry out the cultural adaptation and the validation of the GOHAI scale for the Colombian population. Methods Translation process, cultural adaptation, and content and face validity were carried out with a sample of 63 participants as a pretest. The validation counted with a sample of 7,200 subjects, divided into two groups: a work sample (WS) with 3,628 subjects and a confirmatory sample (CS) with 3,572 subjects. Construct, criterion validity and internal consistency were performed for both samples. Test-retest reliability was assessed with a sub-sample of 75 participants. Results The GOHAI showed an appropriate face and content validity, the pre-test revealed an understandable questionnaire, the scale showed a unidimensional factorial structure and a Cronbach's Alpha of 0.8. Convergent validity with a self-perception on general health scale pointed to a significant correlation (p= 0.0001), while discriminant validity showed significant differences regarding groups according to age group, skin color, educational level, socio-economic level, healthcare affiliation and self-perception about need of dental prostheses. Gender groups did not show significant differences among groups within either sample. The CS showed similar results, differences existed among factorial structures of 2 and 3 factors, and for discriminant validity, the CS showed statistically significant differences for the Area variable not in the WS. Kendall's test-retest analysis's correlation is 0.85 (p= 0.0000). Conclusions The GOHAI scale is valid and reliable enough to be used as a measure of Oral-Health-Related Quality of Life in the Colombian elderly population, also could be applied for other Latin-American populations.
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- Bruno Gutiérrez Quiceno
- Universidad del Valle, School of Dentistry, Faculty of Health, Researcher of the Geriatric and Gerontology group. Cali, Colombia
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- Universidad del Valle, School of Dentistry, Faculty of Health, Researcher of the Geriatric and Gerontology group. Cali, Colombia
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- Universidad del Valle, School of Public Health, Faculty of Health, Researcher CISALVA Institute. Cali, Colombia
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Gkavela G, Kossioni A, Lyrakos G, Karkazis H, Volikas K. Translation and preliminary validation of the Greek version of the Xerostomia Inventory in older people. Eur Geriatr Med 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurger.2015.03.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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