Rural‐urban disparity in oral health‐related quality of life

Gaber, Amal; Galarneau, Chantal; Feine, Jocelyne; Emami, Elham

doi:10.1111/cdoe.12344

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“…Our study also showed that students who lived in rural places during childhood had higher odds of reporting low OHRQoL compared to those who lived in urban places. Geographical remoteness, socioeconomic deprivation, and limited access to OH services have been discussed by other researchers to explain these differences [ 30 ]. Indeed, the European North-West of Russia has a low population density, covering an area of approximately 1.5 million km 2 , but with a population of only 4.6 million (78.9% urban in 2016) [ 31 ].…”

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Oral Health-Related Quality of Life in Young Adults: A Survey of Russian Undergraduate Students

Drachev

Brenn

Trovik

2018

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Background: Oral health (OH) is poor among young adults in Russia, but there is little information on OH-related quality of life (OHRQoL) in this population. We investigated how socio-demographic factors, self-reported OH characteristics, oral health behaviour, and clinically-assessed OH are related to OHRQoL in medical and dental students in North-West Russia. Methods: This cross-sectional study included 391 medical and 275 dental Russian undergraduate students aged 18–25 years. Information on socio-demographic, self-reported OH characteristics, and oral health behaviour was obtained from a structured, self-administered questionnaire. A clinical examination was performed to assess dental caries experience based on the decayed (D) missing (M) filled (F) teeth (T) index; Simplified Oral Hygiene Index; and Gingival Index. OHRQoL was measured by the OH Impact Profile (OHIP-14). Results: 53.6% of students reported low OHRQoL during the last 12 months. Female sex (odds ratio [OR] = 1.48, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.00–2.19), rural place of childhood residence (OR = 1.56, 95% CI: 1.06–2.28), poor self-assessed dental aesthetic (OR = 1.75, 95% CI: 1.16–2.64), dissatisfaction with mouth and teeth (OR = 2.51, 95% CI: 1.68–3.77), and DMFT index (OR = 1.05, 95% CI: 1.01–1.09), were all significantly, independently associated with low OHRQoL. Conclusion: Socio-demographic factors (rural place of childhood residence, female sex), poor self-reported OH characteristics, and high DMFT index were associated with low OHRQoL.

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Oral Health-Related Quality of Life in Young Adults: A Survey of Russian Undergraduate Students

Drachev

Brenn

Trovik

2018

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“…It has been shown that persons living in socially deprived communities, such as rural areas, have less access to health services and poorer health status than those from betteroff communities [2,3]. Rural populations may also experience poorer oral health and limited access to dental care [4][5][6][7]. The rate of dental attendance by people living in rural areas is lower and they are more likely to postpone dental appointments due to financial restrictions [8].…”

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Utilisation of dental services by Brazilian adults in rural and urban areas: a multi-group structural equation analysis using the Andersen behavioural model

2020

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Background: The utilisation of health services is determined by complex interactions. In this context, rural populations face greater barriers in accessing dental services than do urban populations, and they generally have poorer oral health status. The evaluation of the determinants of health services utilisation is important to support planning and management of dental services. The aim of this study was to evaluate the predictors of dental services utilisation of Brazilian adults living in rural and urban areas. Methods: Data from 60,202 adults aged 18 years or older who took part in the Brazilian National Health Survey carried out in 2013 were analysed. Predisposing (age, sex, education, social networks), enabling financing (income, durable goods and household's crowding), enabling organisation (health insurance, registration in primary health care [PHC]) and need variables (eating difficulties, self-perceived tooth loss and self-perceived oral health) were selected based upon the Andersen behavioural model. Multi-group structural equation modeling assessed the direct and indirect associations of independent variables with non-utilisation of dental services and the interval since the last dental visit for individuals living in rural and urban areas.

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“…To overcome this health inequality, it is necessary to urge the local community to make the most of existing resources. In rural areas, there is less opportunity to participate in health education programs than in urban areas 35,37,39 . Therefore, there is a need to improve the benefits of health education through more effective interventions in rural areas.…”

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Smoking cessation is related to change in metabolic syndrome onset: A rural cohort study

2020

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INTRODUCTION Relatively few, mainly cross-sectional, studies have examined the relationship between smoking cessation and metabolic syndrome (MetS). In particular, information on smoking cessation after MetS is limited. This study aimed to investigate the probability of smoking cessation after the onset of MetS. METHODS In this study we used cohort data from a rural area of Korea and extracted the data of 1054 smokers who were identifiable at baseline and were followed up. Of these, 1041 individuals were selected. Descriptive statistical analyses were performed to identify the basic characteristics of smokers. Multiple logistic regression was performed to determine the association between changes in MetS and smoking cessation. RESULTS The probability of smoking cessation was 1.84 times higher in the newly developed MetS cohort than in the reference group (without MetS at any time point), and it was 1.61 times higher in the persistent MetS cohort than in the reference group, with both probabilities being significant. CONCLUSIONS We found that patients with MetS were more likely to quit smoking than those without MetS. However, intervention is still needed, as numerous patients with MetS continued to smoke. Interventions that actively involve medical institutions or organizations are among the most effective approaches to promote smoking cessation in patients with MetS. In particular, women, farmers and current drinkers should be prioritized.

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Rural‐urban disparity in oral health‐related quality of life

Abstract: The results of this study suggest a potential difference in OHRQoL of Quebec rural and urban populations, and a need to develop strategies to promote oral health outcomes, specifically for rural residents. Further studies are needed to confirm these results.

Cited by 49 publications

References 52 publications

Oral Health-Related Quality of Life in Young Adults: A Survey of Russian Undergraduate Students

Oral Health-Related Quality of Life in Young Adults: A Survey of Russian Undergraduate Students

Utilisation of dental services by Brazilian adults in rural and urban areas: a multi-group structural equation analysis using the Andersen behavioural model

Smoking cessation is related to change in metabolic syndrome onset: A rural cohort study

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