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OBJECTIVES: to verify the contribution of mothers' oral health impact profile to their children's oral health profile and the contribution of mothers' well-being and the caries index (dmft) to children's well-being. METHODS: This is a cross-sectional observational study. Mothers and pre-school children enrolled in public schools in the municipality of Araraquara-SP took part. The Oral Health Impact Profile Questionnaire (OHIP-14), Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS), Early Childhood Oral Health Impact Scale (ECOHIS) and the Autoquestionnaire Qualité de Vie Enfant Imagé (AUQEI) were used. To diagnose caries, a clinical examination was carried out to calculate the dmft index. Path analysis was carried out and the path coefficients were estimated (ß) and evaluated using the z-test (α = 5%). RESULTS: 443 children took part (5.19 ± 0.64 years; 52.4% boys) with an mean dmft of 1.31 ± 2.19. The mean age of the mothers was 33.4 ± 7.01 years. There was a significant impact of dmft and maternal well-being on the child's subjective well-being (s2explained = 43%). The mothers' oral health impact profile and the child's caries experience had a significant influence on both the child (OHIP: ß = 0.22; p < 0.001; dmft: ß = 0.48; p < 0.001) and the family (OHIP: ß = 0.29; p < 0.001; dmft: ß = 0.32; p < 0.001). The child's dmft (ß=-0.10; p = 0.005) and the mothers' subjective well-being (ß=-0.61; p < 0.001) had a significant impact on the child's subjective well-being. CONCLUSION: The mothers' oral health impact profile and the child's caries experience had an impact on both the child and the family. Mothers' subjective well-being and caries experience should be considered when assessing the subjective well-being of Brazilian preschool children.
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Cárie Dentária , Saúde Bucal , Adulto , Pré-Escolar , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Estudos Transversais , Cárie Dentária/epidemiologia , Mães , Inquéritos e QuestionáriosRESUMO
This systematic review aimed to discuss the effects of arginine on caries-related microorganisms in different in vitro biofilm models. The eligibility criteria were in vitro studies that evaluated the effect of arginine at different concentrations on caries-related microorganisms using biofilm models. Eighteen studies published between 2012 and 2019 were included. Different bacterial species were studied. Seventeen studies (94.4%) achieved a low risk of bias and only one showed a medium risk of bias. The studies showed that arginine is a promising approach for the ecological management of dental caries. The focus of this review was to evaluate the effects of arginine on microorganisms involved in the mechanism of dental caries.
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Arginina , Bactérias , Cárie Dentária , Biofilmes , Cárie Dentária/microbiologia , Cárie Dentária/prevenção & controle , HumanosRESUMO
Background: The concept of oral health related to quality of life involves the impact that oral health has on an individual's well-being. The Early Childhood Oral Health Impact Scale (ECOHIS) was developed to measure the impact of oral health problems on the lives of children and their families. Objective: To evaluate the psychometric properties of ECOHIS applied to mothers of preschool children and estimate the influence of demographic characteristics, caries experience, and plaque index on the ECOHIS score. Methods: The fit of ECOHIS to the data was assessed by confirmatory analysis. Chi-square for degrees of freedom ratio (χ2/df), Comparative Fit Index (CFI), Tucker-Lewis Index (TLI), and Root Mean Square Error of Approximation (RMSEA) were used. Reliability was estimated by the ordinal coefficients alpha (α) and omega (ω). The factorial invariance was estimated by the difference in CFI (ΔCFI). Comparisons of the ECOHIS mean scores according to the demographic characteristics, caries experience, and plaque index was performed using analysis of variance (ANOVA). Results: A total of 371 children participated in the study. Mothers' mean age was 33.0 (SD = 7.04) years. The ECOHIS presented a good fit to the data (χ2/df = 4.31; CFI = 0.95; TLI = 0.94; RMSEA = 0.09) and a strict model invariance. Children without caries and from higher income class had lower oral health impact. Conclusion: The data obtained with the ECOHIS were valid, reliable, and invariant. Children with caries experience and from lower income families had a greater impact of oral problems.
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Saúde Bucal , Qualidade de Vida , Feminino , Humanos , Pré-Escolar , Adulto , Psicometria , Reprodutibilidade dos Testes , Inquéritos e QuestionáriosRESUMO
Objective: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Autoquestionnaire Qualité de Vie Enfant Imagé (AUQEI) in pre-school children and estimate the influence of demographic characteristics on their subjective wellbeing. Methods: Construct validity was estimated using confirmatory analysis and the chi-square per degrees of freedom ratio (χ2/df), Comparative Fit Index (CFI), Tucker-Lewis Index (TLI), and Root Mean Square Error of Approximation (RMSEA). Reliability was assessed by the ordinal alpha (α) and omega (ω) coefficients and the factorial invariance by the difference in CFI (ΔCFI). Mean scores for each AUQEI item and the general score were calculated. Results: A total of 443 Preschool children enrolled in public education institutions participated. The original 4-factor AUQEI model showed collinearity between factors and a high correlation between two items. A single factor model was tested, presenting adequate fit to the data (χ2/df = 4.47; CFI = 0.98; TLI = 0.98; RMSEA = 0.08; α = 0.98; ω = 0.93; UniCo > 0.95, EVC > 0.85, and MIREAL < 0.30) and strict model invariance (ΔCFI < 0.01). The AUQEI model proved to be valid in relation to the external variables. Most children (76.7%) had positive subjective wellbeing. Higher scores were observed for items concerning recreation, holidays, and birthdays, and lower scores for those referring to hospitalization, medication, medical consultation, and being away from the family. The relationship between the demographic characteristics of the child or his/her mother and subjective wellbeing was not significant (p > 0.05). Conclusions: The assessment of subjective wellbeing with the single-factor AUQEI model provided valid, reliable, and invariant. Thus, being a relevant and interesting instrument to assess wellbeing in young children.
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Mães , Humanos , Pré-Escolar , Masculino , Feminino , Criança , Reprodutibilidade dos Testes , Inquéritos e Questionários , PsicometriaRESUMO
The Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS) was originally proposed in the English language to measure the individual's overall perception in relation to life. The study aims to evaluate the psychometric properties of SWLS when applied to young adults and estimate the influence of demographic characteristics on life satisfaction, in a non-probabilistic sample of young adult individuals (18 to 35 years) of both sexes in Araraquara, São Paulo State, Brazil. We assessed the fit of SWLS to the data by confirmatory analysis, using the comparative fit index (CFI), Tucker-Lewis index (TLI), and standardized root mean square residual (SRMR). Reliability was estimated by the alpha ordinal coefficient and omega. Factor invariance was estimated by multigroup analysis, with CFI test of statistical difference (ΔCFI). Comparison of the mean scores on satisfaction with life according to sex, age, economic stratum, and employment status was performed with analysis of variance (ANOVA). Participation included 2,170 individuals (females: 67.8%; age: 22.09 years). The model's fit to the different samples was adequate (CFI = 0.981-0.998; TLI = 0.962-0.996; SRMR = 0.026-0.040; omega = 0.842-0.869; alpha = 0.862-0.889). Strict invariance was seen for the target variables. Life satisfaction was greater among individuals in higher economic strata. The data obtained with SWLS were valid, reliable, and invariant between samples with different sex, age, economic strata, and employment status. Life satisfaction was greater among individuals from higher economic strata and did not differ by sex, age, or employment status.
A Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS) foi proposta originalmente na língua inglesa para medir a percepção geral do indivíduo em relação à vida. O objetivo do estudo é avaliar as propriedades psicométricas da SWLS quando aplicada a indivíduos adultos jovens e estimar a influência de características demográficas na satisfação com a vida. É uma amostra não probabilística de indivíduos adultos jovens (18 a 35 anos) de ambos os sexos de Araraquara, São Paulo, Brasil. Avaliou-se o ajustamento da SWLS aos dados por análise confirmatória, utilizou-se os índices: índice de ajuste comparativo (CFI, em inglês), índice de Tucker-Lewis (TLI, em inglês) e raiz quadrada média residual padronizada (SRMR, em inglês). A confiabilidade foi estimada pelo coeficiente alfa ordinal e ômega. A invariância fatorial foi estimada por análise multigrupos, usando-se a estatística teste da diferença de CFI (ΔCFI). A comparação dos escores médios de satisfação com a vida segundo o sexo, a idade, o estrato econômico e o exercício de atividade laboral foi realizada por análise de variância (ANOVA). Participaram 2.170 indivíduos (feminino: 67,8%; idade: 22,09 anos). O ajustamento do modelo às diferentes amostras foi adequado (CFI = 0,981-0,998; TLI = 0,962-0,996; SRMR = 0,026-0,040; ômega = 0,842-0,869; alfa = 0,862-0,889). Observou-se invariância estrita para as variáveis avaliadas. Os dados obtidos com a SWLS foram válidos, confiáveis e invariante entre as amostras de diferentes sexo, idade, estrato econômico e exercício de atividade laboral. A satisfação com a vida foi maior entre os indivíduos de estrato econômico mais elevado, não diferindo segundo sexo, idade e exercício de atividade laboral.
La Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS) se propuso originalmente en lengua inglesa para medir la percepción general del individuo en relación con la vida. El objetivo del estudio es evaluar las propiedades psicométricas de la SWLS, cuando se aplica a individuos adultos jóvenes, así como estimar la influencia de las características demográficas en la satisfacción con la vida. Se trata de una muestra no-probabilística de individuos adultos jóvenes (18 a 35 años) de ambos sexos de Araraquara, São Paulo, Brasil. Se evaluó el ajuste del SWLS a los datos por análisis confirmatorio, se utilizaron los índices: índice de ajuste compartimentado (CFI, en inglés), índice de Tucker-Lewis (TLI, en inglés) y raíz cuadrada media estandarizada residual (SRMR, en inglés). La confiabilidad se estimó por el coeficiente alfa ordinal y omega. La invariancia factorial se estimó por análisis multigrupos, utilizando la estadística test de la diferencia de CFI (ΔCFI). La comparación de las puntuaciones medias de satisfacción con la vida según: sexo, edad, estrato económico y ejercicio de actividad laboral, se realizó mediante el análisis de variancia (ANOVA). Participaron 2.170 individuos (sexo femenino: 67,8%; edad: 22,09 años). El ajuste del modelo a las diferentes muestras fue adecuado (CFI = 0,981-0,998; TLI = 0,962-0,996; SRMR = 0,026-0,040; omega = 0,842-0,869; alfa = 0,862-0,889). Se observó invariancia estricta para las variables evaluadas. La satisfacción con la vida fue mayor entre los individuos de mayor estrato económico. Los datos obtenidos con la SWLS fueron válidos, confiables e invariantes entre muestras de diferentes sexo, edad, estrato económico y ejercicio de actividad laboral. La satisfacción con la vida fue mayor entre individuos de estrato económico más elevado, no difiriendo según sexo, edad y ejercicio de actividad laboral.
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Satisfação Pessoal , Adulto , Brasil , Análise Fatorial , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Psicometria , Reprodutibilidade dos Testes , Inquéritos e Questionários , Adulto JovemRESUMO
A Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS) foi proposta originalmente na língua inglesa para medir a percepção geral do indivíduo em relação à vida. O objetivo do estudo é avaliar as propriedades psicométricas da SWLS quando aplicada a indivíduos adultos jovens e estimar a influência de características demográficas na satisfação com a vida. É uma amostra não probabilística de indivíduos adultos jovens (18 a 35 anos) de ambos os sexos de Araraquara, São Paulo, Brasil. Avaliou-se o ajustamento da SWLS aos dados por análise confirmatória, utilizou-se os índices: índice de ajuste comparativo (CFI, em inglês), índice de Tucker-Lewis (TLI, em inglês) e raiz quadrada média residual padronizada (SRMR, em inglês). A confiabilidade foi estimada pelo coeficiente alfa ordinal e ômega. A invariância fatorial foi estimada por análise multigrupos, usando-se a estatística teste da diferença de CFI (ΔCFI). A comparação dos escores médios de satisfação com a vida segundo o sexo, a idade, o estrato econômico e o exercício de atividade laboral foi realizada por análise de variância (ANOVA). Participaram 2.170 indivíduos (feminino: 67,8%; idade: 22,09 anos). O ajustamento do modelo às diferentes amostras foi adequado (CFI = 0,981-0,998; TLI = 0,962-0,996; SRMR = 0,026-0,040; ômega = 0,842-0,869; alfa = 0,862-0,889). Observou-se invariância estrita para as variáveis avaliadas. Os dados obtidos com a SWLS foram válidos, confiáveis e invariante entre as amostras de diferentes sexo, idade, estrato econômico e exercício de atividade laboral. A satisfação com a vida foi maior entre os indivíduos de estrato econômico mais elevado, não diferindo segundo sexo, idade e exercício de atividade laboral.
The Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS) was originally proposed in the English language to measure the individual's overall perception in relation to life. The study aims to evaluate the psychometric properties of SWLS when applied to young adults and estimate the influence of demographic characteristics on life satisfaction, in a non-probabilistic sample of young adult individuals (18 to 35 years) of both sexes in Araraquara, São Paulo State, Brazil. We assessed the fit of SWLS to the data by confirmatory analysis, using the comparative fit index (CFI), Tucker-Lewis index (TLI), and standardized root mean square residual (SRMR). Reliability was estimated by the alpha ordinal coefficient and omega. Factor invariance was estimated by multigroup analysis, with CFI test of statistical difference (ΔCFI). Comparison of the mean scores on satisfaction with life according to sex, age, economic stratum, and employment status was performed with analysis of variance (ANOVA). Participation included 2,170 individuals (females: 67.8%; age: 22.09 years). The model's fit to the different samples was adequate (CFI = 0.981-0.998; TLI = 0.962-0.996; SRMR = 0.026-0.040; omega = 0.842-0.869; alpha = 0.862-0.889). Strict invariance was seen for the target variables. Life satisfaction was greater among individuals in higher economic strata. The data obtained with SWLS were valid, reliable, and invariant between samples with different sex, age, economic strata, and employment status. Life satisfaction was greater among individuals from higher economic strata and did not differ by sex, age, or employment status.
La Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS) se propuso originalmente en lengua inglesa para medir la percepción general del individuo en relación con la vida. El objetivo del estudio es evaluar las propiedades psicométricas de la SWLS, cuando se aplica a individuos adultos jóvenes, así como estimar la influencia de las características demográficas en la satisfacción con la vida. Se trata de una muestra no-probabilística de individuos adultos jóvenes (18 a 35 años) de ambos sexos de Araraquara, São Paulo, Brasil. Se evaluó el ajuste del SWLS a los datos por análisis confirmatorio, se utilizaron los índices: índice de ajuste compartimentado (CFI, en inglés), índice de Tucker-Lewis (TLI, en inglés) y raíz cuadrada media estandarizada residual (SRMR, en inglés). La confiabilidad se estimó por el coeficiente alfa ordinal y omega. La invariancia factorial se estimó por análisis multigrupos, utilizando la estadística test de la diferencia de CFI (ΔCFI). La comparación de las puntuaciones medias de satisfacción con la vida según: sexo, edad, estrato económico y ejercicio de actividad laboral, se realizó mediante el análisis de variancia (ANOVA). Participaron 2.170 individuos (sexo femenino: 67,8%; edad: 22,09 años). El ajuste del modelo a las diferentes muestras fue adecuado (CFI = 0,981-0,998; TLI = 0,962-0,996; SRMR = 0,026-0,040; omega = 0,842-0,869; alfa = 0,862-0,889). Se observó invariancia estricta para las variables evaluadas. La satisfacción con la vida fue mayor entre los individuos de mayor estrato económico. Los datos obtenidos con la SWLS fueron válidos, confiables e invariantes entre muestras de diferentes sexo, edad, estrato económico y ejercicio de actividad laboral. La satisfacción con la vida fue mayor entre individuos de estrato económico más elevado, no difiriendo según sexo, edad y ejercicio de actividad laboral.
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Humanos , Masculino , Feminino , Adulto , Adulto Jovem , Satisfação Pessoal , Psicometria , Brasil , Inquéritos e Questionários , Reprodutibilidade dos Testes , Análise FatorialRESUMO
Introduction: Several factors can interfere with orthodontic treatment, and it is important to verify which ones may hinder its success. Objective: To compare the duration of orthodontic treatment between nasal and mouth breathers with Angle Class II, Division 1 malocclusion. Material and method: This is an analytical observational study which used the records of orthodontic patients cared at a higher education institution in Sao Paulo state, Brazil, between 1999 and 2009. Data from the following variables were analyzed: age, gender, breathing mode (nasal or oral breathing), and treatment duration (beginning and end). Patients were matched for age and treatment used. The ANOVA test was applied to analyze the study data at 5% significance level (p<0.05). Result: The study sample consisted of 36 individuals, 16 female (10 nasal breathers and six mouth breathers) and 20 males (eight nasal breathers and 12 mouth breathers), aged nine to 15 years (mean age=13.021). As for orthodontic treatment duration, individuals in the nasal breathing group remained between 27 and 74 months (mean duration=39.61) under treatment, whereas treatment of individuals in the mouth breathing group lasted between 29 and 50 months (mean duration=36.66). No statistically significant differences were observed between the study groups. Conclusions: We conclude that the variable altered breathing mode does not interfere with treatment duration.
Introdução: Diversos fatores podem interferir no tratamento ortodôntico, sendo importante verificar quais podem prejudicar o seu sucesso. Objetivo: Comparar a duração do tratamento ortodôntico entre respiradores orais e nasais em indivíduos com má oclusão de Angle Classe II, divisão 1. Material e método: Trata-se de um estudo observacional analítico, que utilizou prontuários de pacientes ortodônticos, compreendendo o período de 1999 a 2009, de uma Instituição de Ensino Superior do Estado de São Paulo. Os dados foram analisados pelas variáveis: idade, sexo, modo respiratório (oral ou nasal) e tempo de tratamento (inicial e final). Os pacientes foram pareados por idade e pelo tratamento utilizado. Para a análise dos dados utilizou-se o teste ANOVA (p<0,05). Resultado: A amostra foi composta por 36 indivíduos, sendo 16 do sexo feminino (10 respiradores nasais e 6 orais) e 20 do masculino (8 respiradores nasais e 12 orais), com idades entre nove e 15 anos (média:13,02). Quanto ao tempo de tratamento ortodôntico, os respiradores nasais permaneceram entre 27 e 74 meses (média 39,61) e os orais entre 29 e 50 meses (média 36,66), sem diferenças estatisticamente significativas entre os grupos de estudo. Conclusão: O modo respiratório alterado não foi uma variável que interferiu no tempo de tratamento na amostra do estudo.