Sense of Coherence as a Determinant of Toothbrushing Frequency and Level of Oral Hygiene

Savolainen, Jarno; Suominen‐Taipale, Anna Liisa; Uutela, Antti; Martelin, Tuija; Niskanen, Mirka C.; Knuuttila, Matti

doi:10.1902/jop.2005.76.6.1006

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“…The mean SOC score was lower among those who failed school more often and those who lived with a greater number of people (Table 2). The results presented a positive association between higher SOC and lesser dental caries experience, which is in agreement with data described in previous investigations [15,[22][23][24]. The authors of a pioneering study found that SOC was associated with dental caries, periodontal disease, oral hygiene and oral health behaviors, with a high SOC score constituting an important psychosocial factor related to oral health [15].…”

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“…The authors of a pioneering study found that SOC was associated with dental caries, periodontal disease, oral hygiene and oral health behaviors, with a high SOC score constituting an important psychosocial factor related to oral health [15]. Subsequent studies also indicated a high SOC score to be a determinant factor of oral health [22][23][24][25].…”

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Association between Sense of Coherence and Dental Caries Experience in Adolescents

Lyra¹,

Cruz²,

Menezes³

et al. 2015

Pesqui. bras. odontopediatria clín. integr.

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Objective: To analyze the association between sense of coherence and dental caries experience in adolescents. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 100 adolescents aged 11 to 15 years old who were attending the Debora Feijo State School in the city of Recife (Brazil). Information was collected on sociodemographic data -age, gender, school failure and number of residents per home. Sense of coherence (SOC) was evaluated using the SOC-13 questionnaire and the dental caries experience was determined using the DMFT index. For statistical analysis, the correlation test of Spearman and the association tests of Mann-Whitney and KruskalWallis were used. The significance level was set at 5% (p<0.05). Results: A negative correlation was observed between the SOC and DMFT index (p < 0.001) which indicates that the higher the SOC, the lesser the DMFT. The mean SOC score was greater among adolescents with no dental caries experience. The SOC score was lower among those who failed school more often and those who lived with a greater number of people. Conclusion: The SOC-13 questionnaire can be considered a positive predictor of oral health status, representing an important tool in the establishment of health promotion actions focused on adolescents.

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Association between Sense of Coherence and Dental Caries Experience in Adolescents

Lyra¹,

Cruz²,

Menezes³

et al. 2015

Pesqui. bras. odontopediatria clín. integr.

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“…Significant inverse associations were also found between mothers' SOC and children's levels of dental caries and gingival bleeding 15 . Other studies have shown a positive relationship between strong SOC and oral health related-quality of life 40 , frequency of tooth brushing 41 , as well as pattern and frequency of dental attendance 39,42 . Furthermore, SOC was related to functional status in a group of patients that received surgical treatment for oral or pharyngeal cancer.…”

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A salutogenic approach to oral health promotion

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Theoretical frameworks on health promotion focusing on social determinants of oral health have highlighted promising approaches for improving the oral health of populations and reducing inequities in oral health. In the last two decades the salutogenic theory has gained ground in the field of health promotion, but not in oral health promotion. Instead of focusing on risk factors and behavior change, the theory highlights the importance of resources and the ability to use them. The model's central construct, sense of coherence (SOC), suggests explanations of the relationship between life stressors and health status. The stronger the SOC, the more successfully people will cope with stressors and thus maintain their health. This paper discusses the potential of the salutogenic theory to guide the development of actions in the five fields of oral health promotion: creating supportive environments; promoting health through public policy; strengthening community action; developing personal skills; and reorienting health services. The theory can serve as a framework for oral health promotion measures that strengthen the available resources, create better ones, and enable people to identify and benefit from them.

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“…8,10,12,13,14,30 However, the investigation of the relationship of the SOC with clinical health conditions is still scant in the literature. Freire et al 5 found an association between SOC and cavities in the posterior teeth of adolescents, a result that was not confirmed by multivariate analysis.…”

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“…According to Antonovsky,3 SOC is "a global orientation that expresses the extent to which one has a pervasive, enduring though dynamic feeling of confidence that (1) the stimuli from one's internal and external environments in the course of living are structured, predictable, and explicable; (2) the resources are available to one to meet the demands posed by these stimuli; and (3) these demands are challenges, worthy of investment and engagement". 3 The SOC has been shown to be a promising resource for establishing healthy behaviors 4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16 and a positive self-perception of oral health, 14,16 which increases the interest in investigating its relationship…”

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Relationship between Sense of Coherence and oral health in adults and elderly Brazilians

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The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between Sense of Coherence (SOC) and oral health clinical variables (number of teeth present and absence of need for dental prostheses). The sample consisted of 720 adults and elderly Brazilians. The data were collected at home using the SOC-13 scale -a form of clinical examination for the evaluation of oral conditions -and a questionnaire evaluating socioeconomic aspects and the use of dental services. Statistical analysis, both univariate and multivariate, was performed by Poisson regression with robust variance adjustment. The average age of the participants was 60.2 years, and they were predominantly female (57.8%). Among the participants who had a strong SOC, the absence of the need for dental prostheses was 34% higher than among those with a weak SOC, demonstrating a significant difference between the groups (PR = 1.34, 95%CI = 1.06-1.70; p = 0.015). Individuals who had a strong SOC had a 5% higher prevalence of 14 or more existing teeth than those with a weak SOC, which was statistically significant after adjustment for co-factors (PR = 1.05, 95%CI = 1.01-1.11, p = 0.033). A strong personal Sense of Coherence has a beneficial influence on the oral health of adults and older people in Brazil.

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Sense of Coherence as a Determinant of Toothbrushing Frequency and Level of Oral Hygiene

Cited by 56 publications

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Association between Sense of Coherence and Dental Caries Experience in Adolescents

Association between Sense of Coherence and Dental Caries Experience in Adolescents

A salutogenic approach to oral health promotion

Relationship between Sense of Coherence and oral health in adults and elderly Brazilians

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