Desigualdades sociais na sobrevida de câncer de boca e orofaringe em São Paulo / Social inequalities in the oral and oropharyngeal cancer survival in São Paulo

Introdução. Há evidências de que a desigualdade social pode influenciar o prognóstico do câncer quando foram comparadas as taxas de sobrevida segundo o status socioeconômico, entretanto isso ainda não foi estudado no Brasil. Objetivo. Analisar a desigualdade social na determinação da sobrevida específica em um, três e cinco anos, de pacientes diagnosticados com câncer de boca e orofaringe em São Paulo. Metodologia. Utilizou-se a coorte de base hospitalar do grupo de pesquisa Genoma Clínico do Câncer de Cabeça e Pescoço (GENCAPO), à qual foram aplicados novos critérios de exclusão. Assim, foram analisados dados demográficos, socioeconômicos, comportamentais, sintomas autorreferidos e de condições clínicas de 1.154 pacientes, com diagnóstico de malignidade nas regiões de boca (C00.3-C06) e orofaringe (C09-C10), arrolados de 2001 a 2009 e acompanhados por cinco anos. A desigualdade social foi aferida pela escolaridade e a ocupação. As probabilidades acumuladas de sobrevida específica em um, três e cinco anos foram calculadas pelo método de Kaplan-Meier e as diferenças entre as curvas de sobrevida, pelo teste de Log-rank. A regressão de Cox univariada e múltipla possibilitou a análise dos fatores associados à sobrevida - Hazard Ratio (HR) com IC95%. Resultados. As probabilidades acumuladas de sobrevida específica em um, três e cinco anos para câncer de boca e orofaringe, foram de 74,72%, 49,86 e 42,46%, respectivamente. Baixa escolaridade (HR=1,25; IC95%=1,03-1,51) e realização e trabalhos manuais (HR=1,37; IC95%=1,05-1,78) foram associados à menor probabilidade de sobrevivência em cinco anos na análise não ajustada. A cor da pele preta/parda, tumor de tamanho T3 ou T4 e comprometimento de linfonodos foram fatores independentemente associados à menor sobrevida específica por câncer de boca e orofaringe em um, três e cinco anos. Disfagia e dificuldade respiratória foram associados à menor sobrevida específica em um ano. Em três anos, observou-se também a otalgia e em cinco anos, a dificuldade de deglutição. Conclusões. Foi identificada associação entre a desigualdade social, menor escolaridade e trabalho manual, à menor sobrevida em 5 anos. Esses fatores, na análise ajustada pelas características demográficas, tiveram sua associação potencialmente explicada pela cor da pele preta/parda

Introduction. There is evidence that social inequality may influence the prognosis of cancer when comparing survival rates according to socioeconomic status, but this has not been studied in Brazil. Aim. To evaluate social inequality in the determination of one, three and five years specific survival of patients diagnosed with oral and oropharyngeal cancer in São Paulo. Methodology. A hospital-based cohort of the research group \"Clinical Genome of Head and Neck Cancer\" (GENCAPO) was used, applying new exclusion criteria. Demographic, socioeconomic, behavioral, selfreported symptoms and clinical conditions characteristics of 1,154 patients, diagnosed with malignancy in the mouth (C00.3-C06) and oropharynx (C09-C10) regions, included from 2001 to 2009 and followed up for five years, were analyzed. Social inequality was measured by schooling and occupation. The cumulative probabilities of one, three, and five years specific survival were calculated by the Kaplan-Meier method and differences between the survival curves by the log-rank test. Univariate and Multiple Cox Regression allowed to analyze the factors associated with survival - Hazard Ratio (HR) with 95% CI. Results. The accumulated probabilities of one, three and five years specific survival for oral and oropharyngeal cancer were 74.72%, 49.86 and 42.46%, respectively. Low schooling (HR = 1.25, 95% CI = 1.03-1.51) and manual work (HR = 1.37, 95% CI = 1.05-1.78) were associated with a lower survival probability at five years in the unadjusted analysis. Dysphagia and breathing difficulties were associated with lower one year specific survival. At three years, it was also observed earache, and at five years, swallowing difficulty. Conclusions. An association among social inequality, lower schooling and manual labor, with the lowest survival at 5 years, was identified. These results were potentially explained by black/brown skin color in the adjusted analysis for demographic characteristics

Maternal risk behavior and caries incidence in children with sickle cell disease.

The aim of this study was to analyze the incidence of caries, in relation to maternal risk behaviors and clinical conditions representing different levels of sickle cell disease severity. A total of 295 children aged 6 to 60 months participated in this cohort conducted from August 2007 to December 2008. They were diagnosed and monitored by the referral service of the state. Interviews were made with families to identify sociodemographic variables, and an oral exam was performed to determine dental caries. The SRQ (Self Report Questionnaire) scale was used to diagnose the presence of common mental disorders, and the CAGE (Cut down, Annoyed, Guilty and Eye opener) was applied to determine abusive use of alcohol. The absolute and relative frequencies of the variables of interest were analyzed by Chi-square and Mann-Whitney, with a 5% significance level. The incidence variables were analyzed according to the logistic regression model, with a confidence interval of 95%. Caries incidence (1.98; SD = 4.68) was higher in the HbSS genotype. There was a statistically significant association between caries incidence and both abusive use of alcohol (32.43%, RR = 1.99; 1.05-3.78; 95%CI) and common mental disorders (8.77% RR = 0.37; 0.15-0.93; 95%CI). There was also an association between caries incidence and maternal risk behavior, indicating that the care network should be expanded to include patients with sickle cell disease.

Maternal risk behavior and caries incidence in children with sickle cell disease

The aim of this study was to analyze the incidence of caries, in relation to maternal risk behaviors and clinical conditions representing different levels of sickle cell disease severity. A total of 295 children aged 6 to 60 months participated in this cohort conducted from August 2007 to December 2008. They were diagnosed and monitored by the referral service of the state. Interviews were made with families to identify sociodemographic variables, and an oral exam was performed to determine dental caries. The SRQ (Self Report Questionnaire) scale was used to diagnose the presence of common mental disorders, and the CAGE (Cut down, Annoyed, Guilty and Eye opener) was applied to determine abusive use of alcohol. The absolute and relative frequencies of the variables of interest were analyzed by Chi-square and Mann-Whitney, with a 5% significance level. The incidence variables were analyzed according to the logistic regression model, with a confidence interval of 95%. Caries incidence (1.98; SD = 4.68) was higher in the HbSS genotype. There was a statistically significant association between caries incidence and both abusive use of alcohol (32.43%, RR = 1.99; 1.05-3.78; 95%CI) and common mental disorders (8.77% RR = 0.37; 0.15-0.93; 95%CI). There was also an association between caries incidence and maternal risk behavior, indicating that the care network should be expanded to include patients with sickle cell disease.

Standard obesogenic diet: the impact on oral health in children and teenagers at the Recôncavo Baiano - Brazil / Dieta de padrão obesogênico: o impacto na saúde bucal em crianças e em adolescentes no Recôncavo Baiano, Brasil

AbstractThe aim of this study is to evaluate the influence of dietary patterns on the occurrence of dental caries. Using a population-based, cross-sectional study design, we assessed a sample of 1.439 children aged 6-13 years who were enrolled in public schools in the municipality of São Francisco do Conde, Bahia state, Brazil. Oral examinations for dental caries were performed by two dental surgeons (Kappa = 0.72) in the school environment under natural light with the aid of a wooden spatula and gauze. Dietary intake was assessed using the qualitative-quantitative food frequency questionnaire. A questionnaire on the demographic and socioeconomic conditions was applied to the families. The Poisson multivariate analysis was performed for statistical purposes. Considering both dentitions, the prevalence of caries was 82.14% and 37.3% in the permanent and deciduous dentitions, respectively. The identified dietary patterns were classified into “standard obesogenic" and "prudent." The results showed statistically significant association between the obesogenic dietary pattern and dental caries; the proportion of students with dental caries was 1.4 times higher among those who most frequently consumed foods that constitute a standard obesogenic diet (PR = 1.40, 95% CI: 1.04-1.96) compared to those who less frequently consumed these types of foods. A positive association between the obesogenic dietary pattern and dental caries was found in the students investigated. Therefore, the promotion of healthy eating habits and nutritional habits should be encouraged to prevent dental caries in children and adolescents.

ResumoO objetivo deste estudo é avaliar a influência de padrões alimentares sobre a ocorrência de cárie dentária. Realizou-se um estudo transversal de base populacional, com uma amostra de 1.439 crianças de 6 a 13 anos, matriculadas em escolas públicas da cidade de São Francisco do Conde, no Estado da Bahia. Os exames de cárie dentária foram realizados por dois cirurgiões-dentistas (Kappa=0,72) no ambiente escolar, sob luz natural, com o auxílio de uma espátula de madeira e gaze. A ingestão alimentar foi avaliada por meio do questionário qualitativo-quantitativo de frequência alimentar. Um questionário sobre as condições demográficas e socioeconômicas foi aplicado nas famílias. A análise multivariada de Poisson foi realizada para fins estatísticos. Considerando ambas as dentições, as prevalências de cárie foram 82,14 e 37,3% nas dentições permanentes e decíduas, respectivamente. Os padrões alimentares identificados foram classificados em "padrão obesogênico", e os resultados mostraram uma associação estatisticamente significativa entre o padrão alimentar obesogênico e a cárie dentária "prudente". A proporção de alunos com cárie foi 1,4 vez maior entre aqueles que consomem frequentemente alimentos constituídos de uma dieta obesogênica padrão (RP=1,40 e IC95%=1,04-1,96) em comparação com aqueles que consomem, com menor frequência, esses tipos de alimentos.Uma associação positiva entre o padrão alimentar obesogênico e a cárie dentária foi encontrada nos estudantes Portanto, a promoção de hábitos alimentares saudáveis e de hábitos nutricionais devem ser incentivados como forma de prevenção da cárie dentária em crianças e em adolescentes.

[Local government and public dental health services: an analysis of inequality in use]. / Governo local e serviços odontológicos: análise da desigualdade na utilização.

The aim of this study was to identify factors associated with the use of primary and specialized public dental health services and private services. A population-based household survey was conducted in two cities of Bahia State, Brazil. Key informants provided data on socioeconomic variables and use of dental health services. Organization of the local public dental health service was ranked as worse versus better. Univariate and multivariate polytomous logistic regression was performed. Of the total of 1,290 individuals, 38.76% used private services, 33.80% used public primary care, and 17.29% used both primary care and the Center for Dental Specialties. Less use of both primary care and specialized public services was associated with lower education (OR = 1.47; 95%CI: 1.03-2.10) and worse organization of services (OR = 1.74; 95%CI: 1.22-2.48), when compared to the exclusive use of primary care. The study showed inequality in the use of dental services, even when comparing more homogeneous groups, namely users of public services.

Governo local e serviços odontológicos: análise da desigualdade na utilização / Local government and public dental health services: an analysis of inequality in use / Gobierno local y servicios odontológicos: análisis de la desigualdad en el uso

O objetivo deste estudo foi identificar fatores associados à utilização dos serviços odontológicos, públicos (básicos e especializados) e privados. Foi realizado inquérito populacional de base domiciliar em dois municípios da Bahia, Brasil. Informantes-chave forneceram dados socioeconômicos e de utilização dos serviços odontológicos (desfecho). A organização do serviço público odontológico local foi classificada em pior/melhor. Realizou-se regressão logística politômica uni e múltipla. Do total de 1.290 indivíduos, 38,76% usaram o serviço privado, 33,80% atenção básica e 17,29% atenção básica e o Centro de Especialidades Odontológicas (CEO). Um perfil de vulnerabilidade social foi associado ao uso do serviço público, quando comparado ao privado. Menor escolaridade (OR = 1,47; IC95%: 1,03-2,10) e pior organização do serviço (OR = 1,74; IC95%: 1,22-2,48) foram associados ao menor uso da rede de serviços atenção básica e CEO em comparação ao uso exclusivo da atenção básica. A desigualdade na utilização dos serviços odontológicos foi observada mesmo quando comparados grupos mais homogêneos, como os usuários dos serviços públicos.

The aim of this study was to identify factors associated with the use of primary and specialized public dental health services and private services. A population-based household survey was conducted in two cities of Bahia State, Brazil. Key informants provided data on socioeconomic variables and use of dental health services. Organization of the local public dental health service was ranked as worse versus better. Univariate and multivariate polytomous logistic regression was performed. Of the total of 1,290 individuals, 38.76% used private services, 33.80% used public primary care, and 17.29% used both primary care and the Center for Dental Specialties. Less use of both primary care and specialized public services was associated with lower education (OR = 1.47; 95%CI: 1.03-2.10) and worse organization of services (OR = 1.74; 95%CI: 1.22-2.48), when compared to the exclusive use of primary care. The study showed inequality in the use of dental services, even when comparing more homogeneous groups, namely users of public services.

El objetivo de este estudio fue identificar los factores asociados al uso de los servicios odontológicos (primarios y especializados) públicos y privados. Se realizó una encuesta poblacional en dos ciudades de Bahía, Brasil. Los informantes clave contestaron cuestiones socioeconómicas y de utilización de los servicios odontológicos (resultado). La organización de los servicios odontológicos públicos locales fue clasificada en peor/mejor. Se realizó regresión simple y múltiple con variable politómica. Del total de 1.290 personas, un 38,76% utilizaron el servicio privado, un 33,80% la atención primaria y un 17,29% atención primaria y el Centro de Especialidades Dentales (CED). Una menor escolaridad (OR = 1,47; IC95%: 1.03-2.10) y una peor organización de servicio (OR = 1,74; IC95%: 1,22-2,48) se asociaron con un menor uso de la red de servicios de atención primaria y CED, en comparación con el uso exclusivo de la atención primaria. La desigualdad en el uso de los servicios dentales se observó incluso cuando se comparan grupos más homogéneos, como usuarios de servicios públicos.

Desigualdade na utilização de serviços de saúde bucal na atenção básica e fatores associados em dois municípios brasileiros / Inequalities in oral health care use in the primary care setting and associated factors in two Brazilian municipalities

OBJETIVO: Investigar os fatores associados à desigualdade no uso de serviços de saúde bucal da Estratégia Saúde da Família (ESF)medida pelo indicador realização de exodontia. MÉTODOS: Realizou-se um inquérito populacional de base domiciliar em dois municípios do Estado da Bahia, Brasil, com 100% de cobertura da ESF. Foram sorteados 10 setores censitários. Os domicílios foram definidos de forma sistemática. Para estimar a utilização dos serviços públicos, consideraram-se prevalência de 50%, erro amostral de 4% e intervalo de confiança de 95%. Agentes comunitários de saúde treinados entrevistaram informantes-chave, que responderam a questões sociodemográficas e de utilização dos serviços odontológicos em nome de todos os moradores do domicílio com 15 anos ou mais. Considerou-se a exodontia como desfecho principal. A razão de prevalência foi usada para aferir a associação entre exodontia e as variáveis preditoras. A razão de chances (odds ratio, OR) foi usada na análise de regressão logística multivariada. RESULTADOS: Foram coletados dados de 2 539 indivíduos, dos quais 682 (26,86%) haviam utilizado o serviço de saúde bucal da atenção básica nos últimos 12 meses. A exodontia foi realizada em 218 (31,96%) dos 682 pacientes da atenção básica. Receber benefício social (OR = 1,43; IC95%: 1,02 a 2,01), ter mais de 35 anos (OR = 1,59; IC95%: 1,12 a 2,27) e menor nível de escolaridade (OR = 1,81; IC95%: 1,27 a 2,56) foram variáveis associadas independentemente ao desfecho. CONCLUSÕES: Os resultados apontam para a permanência de desigualdades históricas na utilização dos serviços de saúde bucal. Ações intersetoriais podem ser importantes para a melhoria da saúde bucal.

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the factors associated with inequality in the use of oral health services in the Brazilian Family Health Program (Estratégia Saúde da Família, ESF) as measured by dental extractions. METHODS: A population-based household survey was carried out in two municipalities with full coverage by the ESF in the state of Bahia, Brazil. Ten census tracts were randomly selected. Households were selected by systematic sampling. To assess the use of public services by the population, a prevalence of 50%, sampling error of 4%, and confidence interval of 95% were considered. Trained community health workers conducted key informant interviews on use of oral health services and collected demographic data for all household members aged 15 years or older. Dental extraction was the main outcome. The association between dental extraction and predictive variables was assessed using prevalence ratio, and multivar logistic regression analysis was performed using odds ratio (OR). RESULTS: Data from 2 539 people was collected. Of these, 682 (26.86%) had used primary oral health care services in the previous 12 months. Dental extraction was performed in 218 (31.96%) out of 682 primary care patients. Being assisted by social programs (OR = 1.43; IC95%: 1.02-2.01), being older than 35 years (OR = 1.59; IC95%: 1.12-2.27), and having lower education levels (OR = 1.81; IC95%: 1.27-2.56) were independently associated with the outcome. CONCLUSIONS: The present results suggest that historical inequalities of access to oral health services persist. Intersectoral actions may play an important role in improving oral health conditions.

[Inequalities in oral health care use in the primary care setting and associated factors in two Brazilian municipalities]. / Desigualdade na utilização de serviços de saúde bucal na atenção básica e fatores associados em dois municípios brasileiros.

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the factors associated with inequality in the use of oral health services in the Brazilian Family Health Program (Estratégia Saúde da Família, ESF) as measured by dental extractions. METHODS: A population-based household survey was carried out in two municipalities with full coverage by the ESF in the state of Bahia, Brazil. Ten census tracts were randomly selected. Households were selected by systematic sampling. To assess the use of public services by the population, a prevalence of 50%, sampling error of 4%, and confidence interval of 95% were considered. Trained community health workers conducted key informant interviews on use of oral health services and collected demographic data for all household members aged 15 years or older. Dental extraction was the main outcome. The association between dental extraction and predictive variables was assessed using prevalence ratio, and multivar logistic regression analysis was performed using odds ratio (OR). RESULTS: Data from 2,539 people was collected. Of these, 682 (26.86%) had used primary oral health care services in the previous 12 months. Dental extraction was performed in 218 (31.96%) out of 682 primary care patients. Being assisted by social programs (OR = 1.43; IC95%: 1.02-2.01), being older than 35 years (OR = 1.59; IC95%: 1.12-2.27), and having lower education levels (OR = 1.81; IC95%: 1.27-2.56) were independently associated with the outcome. CONCLUSIONS: The present results suggest that historical inequalities of access to oral health services persist. Intersectoral actions may play an important role in improving oral health conditions.

[Characteristics of the access and utilization of public dental services in medium-sized cities]. / Características do acesso e utilização de serviços odontológicos em municípios de médio porte.

This cross-sectional study sought to describe the main characteristics of access and utilization of primary and specialized public dental services in two medium-sized cities in Bahia with 100% coverage of the Family Health Program. A survey of 952 households and 2.539 individuals aged over 15 years was conducted. The main variables analyzed were: perceived oral health needs, demand for the service, barriers of organizational access and the type of service and procedure utilized. The use of specialized public dental services was of 11.7% and primary care was 26%. In the city where there was greater use of public dental services, there was less use of private services. The main barrier to access remained in primary care (from 5.0% to 15.2%). There was little interface between secondary care a primary care, as only 16.6% of users returned to this level of care. In conclusion, the main barrier to access in cities with specific organizational and geographic realities appears to be in primary dental care. Individual preventive actions were little reported. It is recommended that barriers to access in primary care be eliminated, and also that a protocol (clinical guides) be established to foster the continuity and longitudinality of primary dental care.

Características do acesso e utilização de serviços odontológicos em municípios de médio porte / Characteristics of the access and utilization of public dental services in medium-sized cities

Este estudo de corte transversal descreve as principais características de acesso e utilização de serviços odontológicos básicos e especializados em dois municípios de médio porte da Bahia com 100% de cobertura da Estratégia de Saúde da Família. Realizou-se um inquérito com 2.539 indivíduos de idade acima de 15 anos em 952 domicílios. As principais variáveis analisadas foram a necessidade de saúde bucal percebida, a procura pelo serviço, a barreira de acesso organizacional e o tipo de serviço e o procedimento utilizado. A utilização de serviços públicos odontológicos especializados foi de 11,7% e básicos de 26%. No município com maior utilização de serviços públicos odontológicos, foi menor o uso de serviços privados. A principal barreira de acesso situou-se na AP (Atenção Primária), entre 5,0% e 15,2%. Observou-se pouca interface da atenção secundária com a AP já que apenas 16,6% dos usuários retornaram a esse nível de atenção. Pode-se concluir que a principal barreira de acesso, em municípios com realidades organizacionais e geográficas específicas parece se situar na AP. Ações preventivas individuais foram pouco relatadas. Recomenda-se a redução de barreiras de acesso na AP, bem como a instituição de um protocolo que estimule a longitudinalidade do cuidado nesse nível.

This cross-sectional study sought to describe the main characteristics of access and utilization of primary and specialized public dental services in two medium-sized cities in Bahia with 100% coverage of the Family Health Program. A survey of 952 households and 2.539 individuals aged over 15 years was conducted. The main variables analyzed were: perceived oral health needs, demand for the service, barriers of organizational access and the type of service and procedure utilized. The use of specialized public dental services was of 11.7% and primary care was 26%. In the city where there was greater use of public dental services, there was less use of private services. The main barrier to access remained in primary care (from 5.0% to 15.2%). There was little interface between secondary care a primary care, as only 16.6% of users returned to this level of care. In conclusion, the main barrier to access in cities with specific organizational and geographic realities appears to be in primary dental care. Individual preventive actions were little reported. It is recommended that barriers to access in primary care be eliminated, and also that a protocol (clinical guides) be established to foster the continuity and longitudinality of primary dental care.

Prevalência e severidade de fluorose em escolares do município de São Francisco do Conde-BA, 2010 / Prevalence and severity of fluorosis in students from São Francisco do Conde-BA, 2010

Objetivo: O presente estudo objetivou determinar a prevalência de fluorose em escolares do município de São Francisco do Conde, região metropolitana de Salvador-BA. Metodologia: Todos os escolares do 1º ao 5º ano do Ensino Fundamental, que estudavam em escolas com mais de 150 alunos matriculados, foram selecionados, totalizando 1716 escolares. O índice de Dean foi usado para medir o grau de fluorose, conforme preconizado pela OMS. Resultado: Foram examinadas 1474 crianças com idade entre sete e 13 anos, sendo 54,61% do gênero masculino e 55,39% residentes na zona rural. Daqueles casos que apresentaram fluorose (39,80%), 37,02% foram classificados como muito leve, 1,97% leve e 0,81% moderada. Os escolares de dez anos de idade apresentaram maior prevalência de fluorose. Não houve diferença de prevalência entre a zona rural e a urbana. Conclusão: Em função da baixa prevalência encontrada, a fluorose não constitui um problema de saúde pública no município, mas sim uma questão de vigilância sanitária e epidemiológica.

Objective: This study determined the prevalence of fluorosis in children from the city of San Francisco do Conde, Salvador metropolitan region. Methodology: All students from 1st to 5th year of elementary school who were studying in schools with more than 150 enrolled students were selected, totaling 1716 students. The Dean Index was used to measure the degree of fluorosis, as recommended by WHO. Result: 1474 children aged 7-13 years were examined and 54.61% male and 55.39% living in rural areas. Of those who had fluorosis (39.80%), 37.02% were classified as very mild, mild 1.97% and 0.81% moderate. The students of 10 years of age had a higher prevalence of fluorosis. There was no difference in prevalence between rural and urban areas. Conclusion: Due to the low prevalence, fluorosis does not constitute a public health problem in the city, but a problem of sanitary and epidemiological surveillance.

Impacto do programa de educação tutorial da Faculdade de Odontologia da Universidade Federal da Bahia na formação profissional dos seus ex-bolsistas / Impact of tutorial education program of the Federal University of Bahia, Scholl of Dentistry in the vocational training of its ex-grant holders

O Programa de Educação Tutorial (PET) foi criado para melhorar o ensino superior brasileiro por meio do tripé ensino, pesquisa e extensão. O PET visa formar profissionais mais capacitados à inserção no mundo do trabalho. Este estudo analisou a inserção do ex-bolsista do grupo PET-Odontologia da Universidade Federal da Bahia (UFBA) no mundo do trabalho, bem como a percepção deles acerca do programa. Um questionário autoaplicável foi respondido por 35 ex-bolsistas, dentre 44 participantes do grupo no período de 1993 a 2007. Analisaram-se os dados segundo uma abordagem qualiquantitativa. Dentre os egressos, 77,1% cursaram/cursam uma pós-graduação. As atividades profissionais mais citadas foram clínica privada (60%) e docência (37,1%). Todos os entrevistados atribuíram ao programa valores profissionais positivos, de modo que a experiência no PET colaborou para a inserção dos egressos no mundo do trabalho, evidenciando a eficácia do programa.

Condições de saúde bucal e fatores sociodemográficos de crianças de 6 a 96 meses com doença falciforme no Estado da Bahia / Conditions of oral health and socio-demographic factors in children from 6 to 96 months with sickle cell disease of Bahia

Este estudo de corte transversal objetivou analisar de forma descritiva variáveis sociodemográficas e de condições de saúde bucal em 704 crianças de 6 a 96 meses com doença falciforme no Estado da Bahia, entre agosto de 2007 e julho de 2008. A maioria da população era parda (51,70%), gênero masculino (50,5%), média de idade de 32,16 meses (DP = ±17,92), mães com até o Primeiro Grau completo (57,39%) e renda familiar menor que um salário mínimo (42,05%). Os genótipos HBSS e HBSC foram os mais expressivos. Observou-se que as condições de vida dos portadores da doença influenciam bastante a condição de saúde bucal. Os achados apontam a necessidade de planejamento dos serviços de atenção básica para essas crianças, visando à ampliação do atendimento especializado aos portadores da doença no Estado.

This cross-sectional study aimed to analyze descriptively socio-demographic and oral health status variables in 704 children aged 6 to 96 months with a confirmed diagnosis of sickle cell disease between August 2007 and July 2008. The majority of the population was mestizo (51.70%), male sex (50.5%), mean age was 32.16 months (SD = 17.92), mothers until the primary school (57.39%) and family income less than minimum wage (42.05%). Genotypes HBSS and HBSC were the most expressive. It was observed that the living conditions of disease carriers strongly influence the oral health status. The results indicate the need for planning of basic health care for these children, aiming to expand the specialized care to disease carriers in the State.