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Behluli E, Veseli E, Veseli A. Evaluation of oral health status in pregnant women and its correlation with calcium and phosphate levels. Folia Med (Plovdiv) 2024; 66:203-212. [PMID: 38690815 DOI: 10.3897/folmed.66.e119961] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2024] [Accepted: 03/25/2024] [Indexed: 05/03/2024] Open
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AIM This study aimed to analyze the oral health conditions of pregnant women. The analysis involves evaluating two key indices: the decayed, missing, and filled teeth (DMFT) index and the basic erosive wear examination (BEWE) index. Furthermore, this study investigated potential correlations between calcium (Ca) and phosphate (P) levels within specific time intervals and the aforementioned oral health indices.
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Badewy R, Cardoso E, Glogauer M, Sgro M, Connor KL, Lai JY, Bazinet RP, Tenenbaum HC, Azarpazhooh A. Oral health-related quality of life among women early postpartum: A cross-sectional study. J Periodontol 2023; 94:1475-1484. [PMID: 37326008 DOI: 10.1002/jper.23-0236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2023] [Accepted: 06/11/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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BACKGROUND Periodontal diseases can negatively impact the oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) of pregnant women. This study investigates the association between maternal oral inflammatory load (OIL), sociodemographic characteristics, and the OHRQoL in postpartum women. METHODS In this cross-sectional study, breastfeeding mothers were recruited from St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto within 2-4 weeks postpartum. Mothers were categorized into "Normal/low" and "High" OIL groups based on the absolute counts of oral polymorphonuclear neutrophils (oPMNs). The Oral Health Impact Profile-14 questionnaire was used to assess the impact of the maternal OIL on the OHRQoL. Multiple linear regression analyses were performed to examine the association between maternal sociodemographic factors including age, marital status, education level, employment status, parity, and their OHRQoL. RESULTS Forty-seven mothers were included in this study. Mothers with high OIL reported higher impact on their OHRQoL (30%) than mothers with normal/low OIL (21%), but these differences were not statistically different. There was a negative relationship between the mother's education level and the extent of impact of OHRQoL on the "physical pain" dimension (p < 0.05), and between the mothers' age and employment status and the "physical disability" dimension (p < 0.05). A positive correlation was noted between multi-parity and the extent of impact of OHRQoL on the "physical disability" dimension (p = 0.009), and between the marital status and the "psychological disability" dimension (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION This study highlighted the significant impact of sociodemographic characteristics on the OHRQoL of mothers, showcasing the importance of considering these factors when implementing targeted preventive dental care programs for mothers.
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- Rana Badewy
- Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Dentistry, Center for Advanced Dental Research and Care, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Dental Oncology, Princess Margaret Cancer Center, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Health Sciences, Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Dentistry, Center for Advanced Dental Research and Care, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Dentistry, Center for Advanced Dental Research and Care, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Schröter U, Ziebolz D, Stepan H, Schmalz G. Oral hygiene and oral health behavior, periodontal complaints and oral health-related quality of life in pregnant women. BMC Oral Health 2022; 22:476. [DOI: 10.1186/s12903-022-02508-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2022] [Accepted: 10/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Objectives
This questionnaire-based cross-sectional study aimed in the evaluation of oral hygiene and oral health behavior, periodontal complaints and oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) in pregnant women in southwest-Saxony, Germany.
Materials and methods
Consecutive patients attending the clinics for Obstetrics and Gynecology, Heinrich-Braun-Klinikum Zwickau, Germany, were recruited in the years 2020 and 2021. The evaluation consisted of three parts: (I) dental and oral hygiene behavior, (II) periodontal complaints and (III) German short form of oral health impact profile (OHIP G14) to assess OHRQoL.
Results
853 out of 1056 participants were included in the study. The pregnant women reported that they have received information on oral health during pregnancy more often from gynecologists than from dentists. Slightly more than half of the participants (51.5%) rated to regularly undergo a professional tooth cleaning. Similarly, nearly half of the women stated to perform interdental cleaning (55.8%). The most common periodontal complaint was bleeding of the gums (45.4%). The OHIP G14 findings of all questions as well as sum scores showed a median of 0. Regression analysis revealed that regular professional tooth cleaning was a predictor of better OHRQoL (β – 0.698, CI95 0.049–1.299; p < 0.04).
Conclusion
Oral hygiene and oral health behavior of pregnant women in southwest-Saxony requires improvement. While the overall OHRQoL of the cohort was not reduced, professional tooth cleaning and thus professional preventive measures can support OHRQoL during pregnancy. Improved interdisciplinary oral health care concepts for pregnant women should be fostered. These concepts can also positively influence OHRQoL issues.
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Chen P, Hong F, Yu X. Prevalence of periodontal disease in pregnancy: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Dent 2022; 125:104253. [PMID: 35998741 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdent.2022.104253] [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: 05/11/2022] [Revised: 08/01/2022] [Accepted: 08/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES The purpose of this study was to systematically assess the epidemic trend of periodontal disease in pregnancy. DATA Eligibility criteria comprised studies that reported periodontitis and the periodontal indicators of BOP (+) or CAL≥4 mm or PD≥4 mm among pregnant women. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines were applied where applicable. Risk of bias was assessed using the Critical Appraisal Checklist for prevalence studies proposed by The Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI). Meta-analyses were conducted to estimate the pooled effect measures. Q-statistic, I2 statistic, subgroup and sensitivity analyses assessed study heterogeneity. SOURCES Electronic search of articles was conducted using PubMed, Web of Science, EMBASE, Scopus, and Ovid from January 2000 to January 2022. RESULTS A total of 20 studies were included in the meta-analysis. The prevalence of periodontitis among pregnancy was 40% (95% Confidence Interval (CI): [0.15, 1.00]). The prevalence rates were 67% (CI [0.56, 0.80]), 42% (CI [0.27, 0.57]) and 24% (CI [0.12, 0.37]) for BOP (+), PD≥4 mm and CAL≥4 mm respectively. Regarding subgroup meta-analyses, the prevalence rates of BOP (+) and PD≥4 mm presented a gradual increase throughout pregnancy, while the highest prevalence rate of CAL≥4 mm was in the 2nd trimester. CONCLUSIONS It was observed a high prevalence of periodontal disease in pregnancy. However, heterogeneity was high among included studies. More high-quality epidemiologic investigations on periodontal disease in pregnancy are still needed. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE Periodontal disease in pregnancy is highly prevalent which results in a reduced quality of life, frequent systemic pathologies and adverse pregnancy outcomes. Given the unhealthy consequences, public health impact, and expansive disease burden, it is worthwhile to investigate more aspects of periodontal disease during pregnancy.
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- Piaopiao Chen
- Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310000, China
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- Stomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang, University School of Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Cancer Center of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310000, Zhejiang, China
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- Stomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang, University School of Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Cancer Center of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310000, Zhejiang, China.
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Kim T, Park SY, Oh IH. Exploring the Relationship between Physical Activities and Health-Related Factors in the Health-Related Quality of Life among People with Disability in Korea. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19137839. [PMID: 35805497 PMCID: PMC9266025 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19137839] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2022] [Revised: 06/20/2022] [Accepted: 06/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The purpose of this study is to explore the relationship between modes (e.g., frequency and total time) of physical activity and health-related conditions of disabled people on their health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in Korea. This study is a cross-sectional research funded by the Ministry of Health and Welfare. Data was obtained from the 2017 disability survey. A total of 6549 people with disabilities (Mage = 61.92, SD = 17.36; Male = 55.98%) were analyzed in this study. The higher the frequency of physical activity for the disabled in Korea, the more positive the HRQoL (p < 0.001). Among the elderly disabled, the higher the severity of disability and educational degree, the lower the HRQoL (all p < 0.05). Disabled people who had fewer diseases and lived an independent socio-economic and cultural life had a higher HRQoL (all p < 0.001). This study revealed different dimensions of how health-related factors influence the quality of life of people with disabilities. More attention should be paid to supporting people in being independent and active, in order to help them maintain a healthy life. Especially, the barriers to physical activity faced by disabled people are multi-layered and multifaceted. Increasing the frequency of physical activity for disabled people is not only beneficial for their physical function, but also for their HRQoL. This study enables welfare promotion for disabled people through various policies and incentives. Further, this will be an opportunity to reduce the socio-economic burden on medical and health-related services related to the disabled population.
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- Taeeung Kim
- Department of Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Korea;
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- Department of Medical Education and Humanities, School of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Korea;
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Korea;
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Yang C, Huang SS, Moore Simas TA, Silk H, Savageau JA, Russell SL. The MOHIP-14 PW (Modified Oral Health Impact Profile 14-Item Version for Pregnant Women): A Real-World Study of Its Psychometric Properties and Relationship with Patient-Reported Oral Health. Healthcare (Basel) 2022; 10:healthcare10030461. [PMID: 35326939 PMCID: PMC8951846 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare10030461] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2022] [Revised: 02/18/2022] [Accepted: 02/23/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Background: The 14-item version of the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14) has been widely used as a measure for oral health-related quality of life (OHQoL) since its publication in 1997. However, few studies have examined its psychometric properties and relationship with patient-reported oral health in pregnant women. Aim: To offer empirical evidence for appropriate use of the OHIP-14 among pregnant women in research and clinical practice. Objectives: (1) to empirically investigate the psychometric properties of the OHIP-14, (2) to modify it into the MOHIP-14PW (modified OHIP-14 for pregnant women), and (3) to compare their relationships with patient-reported oral health in pregnant women. Methods: In this real-world study (RWS) from suburban New York clinics, we collected OHIP-14 data from 291 pregnant women and assessed its psychometric properties at the item-, dimension-, and measure-level, including confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and exploratory factor analysis (EFA). Accordingly, we modified the OHIP-14 into the MOHIP-14PW. Finally, we compared their correlations with patient-reported oral health scores. Results: All OHIP-14 items had severely skewed distributions, and two had a correlation with the patient-reported oral health < 0.1. All seven pairs of items correlated well (0.47 to 0.62), but the Cronbach’s alphas indicated suboptimal reliability, with two below 0.70. CFA results offered suboptimal support to the original structure, and EFA found a three-dimensional structure best fitted the data. Therefore, we modified the OHIP-14 into the MOHIP-14PW. CFA on the MOHIP-14PW offered stronger supports, and the Cronbach’s alphas increased to 0.92, 0.72, and 0.71. The MOHIP-14PW’s dimensions were more meaningful to pregnant women and had stronger relationships with patient-reported oral health than the OHIP-14; the average correlation coefficients increased by 26% from 0.19 in OHIP-14 to 0.24 in the MOHIP-14PW. Conclusions: The original OHIP-14 required modifications at the item-, dimension-, and measure- level, and the MOHIP-14PW had better psychometric properties, easier interpretation, and stronger correlation with patient-reported oral health in low-income pregnant women. Through an interdisciplinary RWS on a large sample of pregnant women, this study offers concrete empirical evidence for the advantages of the MOHIP-14PW over the original OHIP-14.
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- Chengwu Yang
- Department of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences, UMass Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA 01655, USA;
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, UMass Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA 01655, USA
- Correspondence: (C.Y.); (S.L.R.)
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Promotion, College of Dentistry, New York University, New York, NY 10010, USA;
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- Department of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences, UMass Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA 01655, USA;
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, UMass Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA 01655, USA
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- Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, UMass Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA 01655, USA; (H.S.); (J.A.S.)
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- Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, UMass Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA 01655, USA; (H.S.); (J.A.S.)
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Promotion, College of Dentistry, New York University, New York, NY 10010, USA;
- Department of Oral Surgery, Bellevue Hospital, New York, NY 10016, USA
- Correspondence: (C.Y.); (S.L.R.)
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Gorji NE, Nasiri P, Shafaroudi AM, Shahhosseini Z, Hamzehgardeshi Z, Moosazadeh M. Relationship between DMFT index and number of pregnancies: a cross-sectional study on enrollment phase of the Tabari Cohort Study. BMC Oral Health 2021; 21:643. [PMID: 34911517 PMCID: PMC8672515 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-021-02004-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2021] [Accepted: 12/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background People of all age and gender groups are at risk of dental diseases; however, some groups, such as pregnant women, are more vulnerable than others due to their specific physiological situations. The protection of maternal and fetal is critical. Therefore, the present study intended to investigate the relationship between the Decayed, Missing, and Filled Teeth (DMFT) index and the number of pregnancies. Methods The present cross-sectional study was performed using the Tabari Cohort Study (T.C.S.) data. Data of 5,496 women enrolled in the T.C.S. were included in the study. After obtaining the approval of the Ethics Committee, the related data on the variables of age, age at the first pregnancy, number of pregnancies, total number of teeth at the time of examination, number of DMFT, employment status, socioeconomic status, educational level, residence location, body mass index, and the status of diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and cardiovascular diseases were extracted. Finally, data analysis was performed in the STATA software (version 14). Results The mean DMFT index in women with 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and more than six pregnancies were obtained at 12.74 ± 7.11, 13.09 ± 7.06, 14.80 ± 7.81, 17.07 ± 8.11, 19.82 ± 9.02, 22.89 ± 8.98, and 26.17 ± 8.01, respectively (P < 0.001). Using the multivariate linear regression and adjusting the effect of potential confounding variables, it was found that the DMFT index increased by 34% for each unit increase in the number of pregnancies (β = 0.34, P < 0.001). Conclusions According to our results, there was a significant relationship between the DMFT index and the number of pregnancies. The DMFT index was increased with an increased number of pregnancies. Therefore, oral healthcare promotion should receive special attention in healthcare planning and related policies by raising awareness and providing easy access to dental services for women of childbearing age, especially pregnant women.
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- Nadia Elyassi Gorji
- Dentistry Student, Student Research Committee, Faculty of Dentistry, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Dentistry Student, Student Research Committee, Faculty of Dentistry, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Dentistry Student, Student Research Committee, Faculty of Dentistry, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Sexual and Reproductive Health Research Center, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Department of Reproductive Health and Midwifery, Sexual and Reproductive Health Research Center, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Gastrointestinal Cancer Research Center, Non-Communicable Diseases Institute, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran.
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Birungi N, Fadnes LT, Engebretsen IMS, Tumwine JK, Åstrøm AN. The prevalence and socio-behavioural and clinical covariates of oral health related quality of life in Ugandan mothers with and without HIV-1. Health Qual Life Outcomes 2021; 19:201. [PMID: 34425825 PMCID: PMC8381561 DOI: 10.1186/s12955-021-01844-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2021] [Accepted: 08/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background There is limited evidence regarding oral health related quality of life of HIV positive populations in sub-Saharan Africa. Focusing HIV positive- and HIV negative Ugandan mothers, this study assessed the influence of HIV status on oral health related quality of life in terms of oral impacts on daily performances, whilst adjusting for clinical- and socio-behavioural factors. We also examined whether any association of clinical and socio-behavioural factors with oral impacts on daily performances vary according to mothers’ HIV status. Methods This cross-sectional study used data from a trial (n = 164) and a comparison group (n = 181). The trial comprised of mothers with HIV-1 participating in the ANRS 121741-PROMISE-PEP-trial (NCT00640263) conducted between 2009 and 2013 and from the ANRS 12341-PROMISE-PEP-M&S follow-up study conducted in 2017. The comparison group comprised of HIV negative mothers recruited in 2017. Interviews and clinical oral examinations were performed. The oral health related quality of life was assessed using the oral impacts on daily performances frequency scale. Caries experience and gingival bleeding were assessed using the World Health Organization’s Decayed, Missed and Filled teeth indices and community periodontal index. Logistic and negative binomial regression analyses were performed. Results 29% of HIV-1 positive and 32% among the comparison reported any oral impact on daily performance. In adjusted logistic regression analysis, HIV status was not significantly associated with oral impacts on daily performances. Mother’s self-reported oral health, caries experience, gingival bleeding and oral health related quality of life of their children were independently associated with oral impacts on daily performances. Corresponding prevalence ratios and 95% confidence intervals were: 0.3 (0.2–0.6), 1.8 (1.0–3.2), 1.1 (1.0–1.1), and 2.1 (1.1–4.3). No significant interaction between HIV status and covariates were observed. Conclusions Oral health related quality of life was substantially impaired in Ugandan mothers but did not discriminate between HIV positive and negative participants. Mothers with impaired oral health related quality of life were more likely to have dental caries and children with impaired oral health related quality of life. HIV positive and negative mothers in Uganda deserve special attention regarding their oral disease and quality of life status. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12955-021-01844-3.
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- Nancy Birungi
- Department of Clinical Dentistry, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway.
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- Department of Global Public Health and Primary Care, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway.,Department of Addiction Medicine, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Paediatrics' and Child Health, School of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
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Fakheran O, Keyvanara M, Saied-Moallemi Z, Khademi A. The impact of pregnancy on women's oral health-related quality of life: a qualitative investigation. BMC Oral Health 2020; 20:294. [PMID: 33109149 PMCID: PMC7590741 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-020-01290-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2020] [Accepted: 10/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Background Complex psychological and physiological changes occur in women’s body during pregnancy. These changes affect both oral health status and oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL). In almost all of the previous cross-sectional design studies on pregnant women, generic OHRQoL instruments have been used to measure OHRQoL. While such instruments may be reliable, they may not be appropriate to evaluate the OHRQoL in special populations like pregnant women. The purpose of this study was to investigate the self-perceived factors affecting the OHRQoL among pregnant women. Methods In this qualitative descriptive study, twenty- seven pregnant women were recruited from four healthcare centers located in Isfahan city, Iran. The interpretative phenomenological analysis was used to collect and analyze the data. Four criteria of credibility, dependability, transferability, and confirmability were implemented through established procedures to confirm the study rigor.
Results Three major themes and six sub-themes capturing the impacts of pregnancy on women’s OHRQoL were identified. They covered all areas of life, including daily life, psychological well-being, social life, physical impact, and also barriers to utilization of dental care services. Some new domains such as “dentists’ refusal to treat pregnant women”, “negative feelings about pregnancy” and “concerns about fetal health” were found as important factors which could influence the OHRQoL during pregnancy. Conclusion The findings help to better understand the oral health issues impacting women during pregnancy and to achieve person-centered care and improved oral health outcomes in pregnant women. The conceptual framework created based on the results of this study may help health care workers and policy makers for improving the health of pregnant women.
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- Omid Fakheran
- Department of Oral Health and Community Dentistry, Dental Implant Research Center, Dental Research Institute, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Health Services Management, Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Oral Health and Community Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Dental Research Center, Department of Endodontics, Dental Research Institute, Faculty of Dentistry, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
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