Population groups at high risk for poor oral self care: the basis for oral health promotion

Artnik, Barbara; Premik, M; Zaletel-Kragelj, Lijana

doi:10.1007/s00038-008-7072-7

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“…Poor OHB was not equally distributed among the MMT patients: male participants and those less well educated were at greater risk. This is in line with other studies of OHB in general populations and among certain groups [18,28,32-34]. However, since the gender distribution in the study was skewed, this result should be interpreted with caution.The lowest score of OHB was among unemployed participants, with a higher level of OHB for students, retired people, and homemakers, which might be due to the latter two groups’ having more free time, and because of the importance of good appearance among the students [35].…”

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“…However, since the gender distribution in the study was skewed, this result should be interpreted with caution.The lowest score of OHB was among unemployed participants, with a higher level of OHB for students, retired people, and homemakers, which might be due to the latter two groups’ having more free time, and because of the importance of good appearance among the students [35]. Participants from clinics located in the central region reported better OHB, whereas the lowest OHB score existed among patients from the southern region which reportedly had the lowest level of SES, in line with findings for Slovenia [18]. …”

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Oral health behavior of drug addicts in withdrawal treatment

Shekarchizadeh

Khami²,

Mohebbi³

et al. 2013

BMC Oral Health

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BackgroundOral health behavior (OHB), one major factor contributing to proper oral health status, has been addressed insufficiently in addiction literature. The aim of our study was to investigate OHB and its determinants among drug addicts in withdrawal treatment.MethodsThrough a stratified cluster sampling method, we collected the data from 685 patients in withdrawal treatment in Tehran using self-administered questionnaires on OHB components and conducting interviews about patients’ characteristics and addiction history. The T-test, ANOVA, and a linear regression model served for statistical analysis.ResultsOf the patients, 48% reported brushing their teeth less than once a day, more than 90% used fluoride toothpaste almost or always, and 81% flossed their teeth rarely or never. Eating sugary products twice a day or more was reported by 57% of the patients and 85% of them were current smokers. Poor OHB was associated with male gender, lower education, being addicted mainly to crystalline heroin, starting drug abuse at a younger age, and having a longer history of addiction (p < .05).ConclusionPoor OHB was found among the participants in drug withdrawal treatment. Preventive strategies on oral health should be planned and be integrated into other health promotion programs for addicts along with their withdrawal treatment taking into account special groups at higher risk.

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Oral health behavior of drug addicts in withdrawal treatment

Shekarchizadeh

Khami²,

Mohebbi³

et al. 2013

BMC Oral Health

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“…Our findings about differences between genders and educational levels are consistent with studies that showed oral health promoting behaviours [ 25 ]. Female gender and a higher educational level were associated with a better of oral health-promoting behaviours than were male gender and lower educational levels, which is in line with studies concluding that unhealthy behaviours are more common among men and those in the lower education group [ 26 – 28 ].Among most frequently reported risk factors for poor oral health and OHPB appeared factors such as male gender, black race, low education, low economic status and no access to dental care [ 25 , 29 ].…”

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Associations of multidimensional health literacy with reported oral health promoting behaviour among Slovak adults: a cross-sectional study

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BackgroundModification of health literacy (HL) is an important factor for improving and maintaining oral health. The aim of the study is to examine the association of HL with oral health-promoting behaviour (OHPB) and assess possible mediating effects of HL on the impact of socioeconomic status on OHPB.MethodsA cross-sectional questionnaire survey on the Slovak general adult population (N = 360, mean age 39) was conducted in 2014 and 2015. The association of HL (9 domains of the Health Literacy Questionnaire) and OHPB was analysed using logistic regression models adjusted for gender, age and educational level. Testing the mediating effect of HL domains between education attainment and OHPB was performed using the Sobel test.ResultsWomen and respondents with higher education reported better OHPB. Regular tooth-brushing is associated with better HL in five domains: Feeling understood and supported by healthcare provider, Having sufficient information to manage my health, Activelymanaging my health, Social support for health, Appraisal of health information (Odds ratios (ORs) from 1.64 to 2.33, p < 0.05). Using interdental tools is in association with better HL in two domains: Feeling understood and supported by a healthcare provider and Having sufficient information to manage my health (ORs 1.71 to 1.80, p < 0.05). Respondents who visited a dentist for prevention score higher in Social support for health (OR 1.79, p < 0.05). Using a tongue scraper and single brush and reporting gums bleeding is notstatistically significantly associated with HL. Mediation was confirmed between the effect of respondents’ education on using fluoride toothpaste – mediated respondent’s ability to find good health information. Frequency of tooth-brushing and using interdental hygiene aids were both mediated by patient’s sufficient information to manage health.ConclusionsOur results indicate HL to be an important factor related to good oral health, and HL should be considered when planning oral health interventions.Electronic supplementary materialThe online version of this article (10.1186/s12903-018-0506-6) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.

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“…However, from an epidemiological point of view, the ability of patients to maintain appropriate oral hygiene is sometimes limited (Artnik et al. ). Physical disability or lack of proper hand coordination may limit the ability of some patients to clean their teeth properly (Bizarra & Ribeiro ).…”

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“…Consequently, the most common treatment modality for gingivitis consists of mechanical dental plaque debridement and proper oral hygiene practice instructions. However, from an epidemiological point of view, the ability of patients to maintain appropriate oral hygiene is sometimes limited (Artnik et al 2008). Physical disability or lack of proper hand coordination may limit the ability of some patients to clean their teeth properly (Bizarra & Ribeiro 2009).…”

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Are anti‐inflammatory agents effective in treating gingivitis as solo or adjunct therapies? A systematic review

Polak

Martín

Sanz‐Sánchez

et al. 2015

J Clinic Periodontology

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Objective: Systematically review the scientific evidence for efficiency of antiinflammatory agents against gingivitis, either as solo treatments or adjunctive therapies. Methods: A protocol was developed aimed to answer the following focused question: "Are anti-inflammatory agents effective in treating gingivitis as solo or adjunct therapies?" RCTs and cohort studies on anti-inflammatory agents against gingivitis studies were searched electronically. Screening, data extraction and quality assessment were conducted. The primary outcome measures were indices of gingival inflammation. A sub-analysis was performed dividing the active agents into anti-inflammatory and other drugs. Results: The search identified 3188 studies, of which 14 RCTs met the inclusion criteria. The use of anti-inflammatory or other agents, in general showed a higher reduction in the test than in the control in terms of gingival indexes and bleeding scores. Only two RCTs on inflammatory drugs could be meta-analysed, showing a statistically significant reduction in the GI in the experimental group [WMD = À0.090; 95% CI (À0.105; À0.074); p = 0.000]. However, the contribution of both studies to the global result was unbalanced (% weight: 99.88 and 0.12 respectively).Conclusions: Most of the tested material showed beneficial effect as anti-inflammatory agents against gingivitis, either as a single treatment modality or as an adjunctive therapy.

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Population groups at high risk for poor oral self care: the basis for oral health promotion

Abstract: Special attention should be paid to oral health promotion for men, for those with low educational level, and for those belonging to the lowest social classes.

Cited by 16 publications

References 12 publications

Oral health behavior of drug addicts in withdrawal treatment

Oral health behavior of drug addicts in withdrawal treatment

Associations of multidimensional health literacy with reported oral health promoting behaviour among Slovak adults: a cross-sectional study

Are anti‐inflammatory agents effective in treating gingivitis as solo or adjunct therapies? A systematic review

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