Oral Health Knowledge, Behaviour, and Access to Dental Care in Visually Impaired Individuals in Jordan: A Case-Control Study

Alshatrat, Sabha Mahmoud; Bakri, Isra Abdulkarim AL; Omari, Wael Al; Tabnjh, Abedelmalek

doi:10.2174/1874210602115010033

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“…Visually impaired individuals have less access to oral health care services [9], and this condition is even worse in those belonging to low socioeconomic strata, so it is important to determine their oral health status and analyse the factors associated with it. In our study, the prevalence of dental caries (63.8%) and the mean DMFT score (1.43 ± 1.61) were found to be higher than those reported in previous studies [10,11].…”

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Visually impaired population from low socioeconomic strata and their oral health status: an observational study

2024

JOCPD

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A significant portion of the world's population suffers from blindness. Despite being a vital part of systemic health, oral health is neglected in such a population. The present study aimed to determine the oral health status of blind individuals in north India and to identify the factors affecting it. Sixty-nine blind students from a local school for the visually impaired were included in the study. A questionnaire was used to record the basic demographic details and oral habits, followed by an oral examination by a single trained dentist to record dental caries, periodontal status and dental trauma. The prevalence of Dental caries was 63.8% (mean 1.43 ± 1.61). Gingival bleeding on probing (BOP) was found in 60.9% of individuals. Dental trauma prevalence was 23.2%, and harmful oral habits were found in 31.9% of individuals. Individuals experiencing a toothache in the last year had a 1.784 times higher risk of dental caries than those who didn't experience a toothache. Individuals having acquired blindness are 2.411 times more prone to dental trauma in comparison to those suffering from congenital blindness. Blind individuals have poor oral health. Toothache in the last one year is an important risk factor for dental caries in such individuals. Acquired blindness makes a person more susceptible to dental trauma than congenital blindness.

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Visually impaired population from low socioeconomic strata and their oral health status: an observational study

2024

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“…In addition, half of them perceive their oral health as "good" [12]. Thus, the demand for dental care is preferably given in search of curative procedures to the detriment of prevention, with limited access to dental services [14].…”

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Oral Health and related inequalities among visual impairment people in a Brazil municipality

Moreira

Oliveira

Gasque

et al. 2023

RGO, Rev. Gaúch. Odontol.

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Objective: To evaluate the oral health and related factors among people with visual impairment in a municipality in southeastern Brazil. Methods: A cross-sectional and descriptive household study was carried out on a representative sample of people with visual impairments in a medium-sized city in Brazil. A clinical-dental examination was performed (evaluating tooth loss, caries, periodontal health, dental plaque use and need of prosthesis) and a semistructured questionnaire was applied, investigating the socioeconomic conditions (sex, age, marital status, skin color and income) and the use of dental services (reason, time since, and type of service used [private/public] in last dental visit). Descriptive and bivariate analysis were performed to asses the factors related to oral health. Results: The mean age of participants was 65 years (±15.05), with the majority women (70.9%). 53.1% of the interviewees were edentulous, but 58.2% had a good perception of oral health. The blind ones use less public services (p=0.038) and with a lower frequency (p=0.014) than subjects with low vision. Those with less schooling had higher tooth loss and lower periodontal problems (p <0.05). There was a reduction of dental plaque six months after the educational action (30.7%; p=0.01), especially among the low vision participants (p=0.01). Conclusion: Severe tooth loss and unsatisfactory hygiene contrast with self-perception of oral health. Visual acuity and schooling were related to access and oral health. Actions for promotion and equity are necessary to overcome the inequalities encountered.

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“…Of the total world population who are blind, 3.5 million are Indonesians [4]. The percentage of visually impaired people who have normal nutritional status is lower, namely 59.1% versus 63.1% [5], [6], [7], and Jhon (2017) stated that only 33% of the total blind respondents had good dental and oral hygiene [8]. Another issue related to physical activity, most of the blind do not exercise regularly with 74.2% [9].…”

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Participation Action Research on Daily Health Literacy Using Voice Recognition Application for the Visual Impairment in Indonesia: A Research Protocol

Rahayu

Syafar

Thaha

et al. 2021

Open Access Maced J Med Sci

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Visually impaired people are often associated with various complex problems because they are considered unproductive even for daily health, so that daily health literacy is needed. The most needed aspects for visually impaired people are balanced nutrition, covid-19, and information on the nearest health service. The location of the difference in health literacy between people who see and people with visual impairment is accessibility. The purpose of this study is to describe the Participation Action Research (PAR) Protocol on Daily Health Literacy Using Voice Recognition Applications for visually impaired people in Indonesia. We will conduct a study using the Mixed Exploratory method, which is a method that in the early stages of research uses qualitative methods and the next stage uses quantitative methods. The mixing of the data of the two methods is connecting between the results of the first and subsequent studies. This exploratory type is a sequential model (sequence). The research stages are divided into three starting from pre-intervention by conducting systematic reviews, preliminary studies, and qualitative studies, as well as application design, the second stage is intervention through two groups, namely, the intervention group carried out health literacy using voice recognition applications and the control group carried out intervention using e-mail. -book reader, the intervention is continued with assistance for the blind by partners for 30 days, the third stage is post-intervention by monitoring and evaluating behavior, and evaluating applications for evolution and publication of applications to the play store for use by visually impaired people in Indonesia.

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Oral Health Knowledge, Behaviour, and Access to Dental Care in Visually Impaired Individuals in Jordan: A Case-Control Study

Cited by 3 publications

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Visually impaired population from low socioeconomic strata and their oral health status: an observational study

Visually impaired population from low socioeconomic strata and their oral health status: an observational study

Oral Health and related inequalities among visual impairment people in a Brazil municipality

Participation Action Research on Daily Health Literacy Using Voice Recognition Application for the Visual Impairment in Indonesia: A Research Protocol

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