Oral Health-related Quality of Life of Children with Special Health Care Needs in Riyadh: A Cross-sectional Study.
Oral Health Prev Dent
; 22: 285-292, 2024 Jul 23.
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
To assess children's OHRQoL and associated factors among a sample of children with special needs in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
A sample of 6- to 12-year-old children was obtained using convenience sampling from rehabilitation centers. Data were collected through a questionnaire and dental examination. The questionnaire included items related to the children's and their families' characteristics, oral health-related quality of life scales (Parental-Caregivers Perceptions Questionnaire [P-CPQ] and Family Impact Scale [FIS]), perceived health status, and dental care utilisation. Clinical examination was performed by a trained and calibrated dentist. The data were analysed using SPSS; descriptive and inferential data analyses were also performed using SPSS.RESULTS:
The mean P-CPQ was 1.10 ± 0.74, and the mean FIS was 1.39 ± 0.88. There was a statistically significant correlation between P-CPQ and caries (r = 0.36, p = 0.02). After controlling for confounders, caries was associated with poor P-CPQ (B = 0.06, p = 0.024). Compared to low-income families, higher-income families had better P-CPQ (4000-8000 SAR B = -1.36, p = 0.001).CONCLUSION:
Poor oral health-related quality of life in Saudi children is associated with caries and low income. Preventive measures addressing social determinants are vital to control caries and promote oral health in children with special health-care needs.Palabras clave
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Calidad de Vida
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Salud Bucal
Límite:
Child
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Female
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Humans
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Male
País/Región como asunto:
Asia
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Oral Health Prev Dent
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Oral health & preventive dentistry
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Oral health prev. dent
Asunto de la revista:
ODONTOLOGIA
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article
Pais de publicación:
Alemania