Oral hygiene practice of adult diabetic patients and their awareness about oral health problems related to diabetes

Amassi, Basil Yousef Al; Dakheel, Rakan S. Al

doi:10.5897/jdoh2017.0219

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“…The oral health screening status in this study was almost consistent with the findings; 27% in India, 22 17% and 33.3% in Malaysia, during 2016 and 2012. 10,27 In this study, the level of oral health screening was higher than the findings; 12.6% and 15.1% in Saudi Arabia, 28,29 and 10% in Jordan. 30 This difference might be due to variations in types of population demographics and study time.…”

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<p>Oral Health Screening Status of Diabetes Patients in Selected Hospitals of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2018</p>

Sahile¹,

Mgutshini²,

Ayehu³

2020

PROM

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The study assessed the oral health screening status of diabetes patients and its associated factors in selected public hospitals of Addis Ababa, 2018. Patients and Methods: An institutional-based cross-sectional study was conducted on 388 diabetes patients selected on the bases of a systematic random sampling method from March to May 2018 at two selected public hospitals in Addis Ababa. Data were collected with a pretested, structured, and translated questionnaire. Bi-variable and multivariable logistics regression were undertaken to identify predictors of oral health screening among diabetes with their respective 95% CI and a p-value of less than 5% level of significance. Results: The oral health screening status among diabetes patients in this study was 21.1%. The odds of having had an oral health screening was 82.4% higher in those with an educational status of college and above than those who cannot read and write and it was ten and five folds higher in participants with a monthly income of less than 750 birr than those with above 2,000 birr and those who brushed their tooth twice or more times a day than occasionally, respectively. The odds of having had an oral health screening was 17, four, and five folds higher among participants with perceived susceptibility, perceived severity, and benefit, respectively, whilst it was 8.8% lower in participants with a perceived barrier and it was as high as 19.782 times among participants with malocclusion. Conclusion: A lower level of oral health screening was observed. A higher educational level, a lower monthly income, a higher frequency of tooth brushing per day, positive perceptions of susceptibility, severity, and benefits, and presence of malocclusions were statistically associated with a higher frequency of oral health screening. Concerned bodies were recommended to work on the identified predictors and improve the oral health screening of diabetes patients.

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<p>Oral Health Screening Status of Diabetes Patients in Selected Hospitals of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2018</p>

Sahile¹,

Mgutshini²,

Ayehu³

2020

PROM

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“… 22 A study by Al Amassi and Al Dakheel found only 15.1% of diabetic patients regularly visiting the dentist in Saudi Arabia. 23 Similarly, a low prevalence of dental visits in the last year (13%) among diabetic patients in Riyadh was reported by Bahammam. 24 Likewise, only 14% of diabetic patients in the United Arab Emirates were found to visit a dentist for a regular dental check-up.…”

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“…This is contrary to a study of diabetic patients by Al Amassi and Al Dakheel who reported that social media was the main source of oral health information followed by dentists and dental hygienists. 23 Almaiman et al showed that 67.7% of social media users seek online oral health related information in Saudi Arabia. 32 In the present study, 30.70% of patients indicated social media as an important source of oral health education.…”

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Oral Health and Patterns of Dental Visits Among Diabetic Patients in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia

Turaiki¹,

Jaemal²,

Alamer³

et al. 2021

CCIDE

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Purpose Diabetes is a big public health threat in Saudi Arabia. However, there is limited evidence about dental problems, oral hygiene practices, and dental visits among diabetic patients. The study aimed to evaluate self-perceived oral health status and patterns of dental attendance among diabetic patients in the Eastern province of Saudi Arabia. Methodology This cross-sectional study included 486 diabetic patients (mean age 50.14±13.59 years) registered with the Saudi Diabetes Society, Saudi Arabia (October–November 2020). The World Health Organization’s oral health questionnaire for adults was administered to collect information about oral health status, oral hygiene practices, and dental attendance, in addition to sociodemographic data. Descriptive and analytical statistics were performed. Results Most participants (66.3%) reported having dental pain or discomfort during the last year. Bad breath (60.50%), tooth cavities (55.10%), difficulty in biting hard food (55.10%), tooth sensitivity (53.30%), and bleeding gums (52.90%) were common oral problems among participants. More than half the sample (55.1%) reported visiting the dental office during the last year. However, pain or trouble with teeth, gums or mouth was the most common (40.5%) reason for the last dental visit. Only 7.8% of participants visited the dentist for a routine dental check-up. Multiple logistic regression analysis showed that Saudi nationality (AOR 2.68, P 0.008), family history of diabetes (AOR 1.88, P 0.022), and having pain during the last year (AOR 4.01, P <0.001) were the significant factors associated with the last dental visit due to pain. Conclusion This sample of participants demonstrated a high prevalence of dental problems. Few participants performed routine dental visits and most visits were due to pain. Saudis and patients with family history of diabetes and dental pain were more likely to perform pain related dental visits. Multidisciplinary efforts are needed to develop and implement preventive educational and clinical care models for positive oral and general health outcomes.

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“…Out of 1317 questions asked in these surveys, 553 items were used to measure participants’ knowledge and awareness [ 2 , 6 , 7 , 12 , 14 – 36 , 38 , 40 – 43 , 45 – 52 ]. Two hundred twenty-six other items were used to determine participants’ attitudes toward oral health [ 2 , 6 , 7 , 12 – 14 , 17 , 19 , 21 – 23 , 28 , 31 , 32 , 36 , 38 , 43 , 46 – 48 , 51 , 52 ]. Meanwhile, only 149 items assessed oral hygiene practices [ 2 , 12 , 14 , 15 , 24 , 25 , 31 , 34 – 36 , 38 , 42 , 47 – 51 ].…”

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Association of oral health awareness and practice of proper oral hygiene measures among Saudi population: a systematic review

AlJasser,

Alsinaidi,

Bawazir

et al. 2023

BMC Oral Health

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Background Several studies have proven that increasing oral hygiene knowledge correlates with good oral health status compared to those who lack this knowledge. Therefore, the aims of the study to evaluate the overall oral health awareness among the Saudi population based on knowledge and practice of proper oral hygiene measures. Methods A systematic review was performed according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews guidelines. Cross-sectional, cohort, and case-control studies were included in the study and framed into a PICO question. Initially, a search was conducted on PubMed/Medline, Google Scholar, and Cochrane databases. Four independent reviewers screened the identified titles, abstracts, and full texts. Cohen’s Kappa score was used to evaluate the level of agreement between the reviewers. Results Forty cross-sectional studies and one prospective cohort study were included. Several studies showed that most students across all departments of universities knew the protective effects of fluoride on teeth. Two studies assessing the attitude and practice of oral hygiene found that most students knew that poor oral health leads to gum disease, and 59.1% were aware of maintaining oral hygiene using a toothbrush and paste. Most participants knew the importance of oral and dental care before pregnancy and how to reduce dental problems during pregnancy. Pregnant women clean their teeth daily and consider brushing and using toothpaste essential for pregnant women. Studies on oral hygiene practices of patients with diabetes reported that flossing habits were rated less important and most of their respondents never flossed their teeth. Conclusion Strong correlation between oral health knowledge and practices was observed, with the higher the knowledge level, the better the practice. Therefore, new technologies and strategies must be tested for an effective oral health system. Trial Registration A protocol was specified and registered with the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO) on August 2020 (registration number CRD 42,020,200,373).

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Oral hygiene practice of adult diabetic patients and their awareness about oral health problems related to diabetes

Cited by 20 publications

References 12 publications

<p>Oral Health Screening Status of Diabetes Patients in Selected Hospitals of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2018</p>

<p>Oral Health Screening Status of Diabetes Patients in Selected Hospitals of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2018</p>

Oral Health and Patterns of Dental Visits Among Diabetic Patients in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia

Association of oral health awareness and practice of proper oral hygiene measures among Saudi population: a systematic review

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