Prevalence of temporomandibular disorders and orofacial pain in battered women in Brazilian shelters

Abstract

Purpose: To assess the prevalence of Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) and Orofacial Pain (OFP) in women victim of domestic violence, and the impact of chronic pain in related psychosocial factors, such as depression and somatization, as well as in the women's quality of life. Methods: A convenience sample of 20 women in a situation of domestic violence who accessed support institutions were voluntarily interviewed. OFP and related psychosocial factors were assessed by using the RDC/TMD (Research Diagnostic Criteria for TMD) Axis II, and the history of physical and sexual abuse by the S/PAHQ (Sexual and Physical Abuse History Questionnaire). Results: Eighty percent of women victim of violence showed chronic pain, varying from 1 to 3 on a four-point scale (0 to 3), 65% showed severe depression, and 60-70% reported evere somatization with or without pain, respectively. In addition, 85% reported pain in the face, temples and ear in the last month with a recurrent pattern. Conclusion: Data indicated high prevalence of TMD and OFP in this sample. There is a need for qualification of health professionals dealing with abused women in order to identify the presence of TMD and OFP as well as depression and somatization.

Prevalência Da Disfunção Temporomandibular Em Idosos Não Institucionalizados

“…Apresentam como sintomas característicos: dor quando da palpação muscular e/ou articular, função mandibular limitada e ruídos articulares, entre outros (LIM et al, 2010). Muitos são os estudos que avaliam a prevalência de DTM em diferentes grupos populacionais (SILVEIRA et al, 2007;FRAGOSO et al, 2010;BUARQUE E SILVA et al, 2011;PROGIANTE et al, 2011;BIASOTTO--GONZALEZ et al, 2012;SASA et al, 2012). Entretanto, nas populações de idosos, as pesquisas ainda são inconsistentes (UNELL et al, 2012).…”

Evaluation of the life quality in patients with Temporomandibular Disorders

“…This, again, is supported by the literature [1,9,15,17]. The high prevalence of TMD in women is related to the fact that they sought more help from health professionals than men, besides having estrogen receptors in TMJs, increased susceptibility to psychosomatic stress and potential influence of hormonal oral contraceptives [2,15,18]. This study showed that pacients with muscle dysfunction have a great impact on an individual's life quality regarding OHIP-14 value, except for physical pain.…”

Estudo de prevalência de Desordens Temporomandibulares (tmd) e qualidade de vida em uma população de idosos institucionalizados

“…28 There are many studies on the prevalence of TMD in different age groups. [29][30][31] However, studies evaluating prevalence of TMD in the elderly are scares; and most of them are not about institutionalized, but about community-dwelling ones. 5,6,[32][33][34] One study has shown an interesting prevalence of TMD symptoms when comparing institutionalized and communitydwelling elders.…”