Prevalence, correlates and treatment needs of dental caries in patients attending a diabetic clinic in rural southwestern Uganda: a cross-sectional study.
BMC Oral Health
; 23(1): 446, 2023 07 04.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-37403050
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Diabetes mellitus is a complex heterogeneous metabolic disorder known to lead to several pathogenic disorders, and has a bidirectional relationship with oral health conditions. This study aimed at estimating the prevalence, treatment needs and correlates of dental caries among adult patients attending a diabetic clinic in Uganda.METHODS:
This was a cross-sectional study that used questionnaires to collect data on socio-demographic factors, diabetes history, oral health status, dental health care, dietary factors, lifestyle factors, and dental examination guided by the modified World Health Organization oral health questionnaire for adults.RESULTS:
We enrolled 239 participants, prevalence of dental caries was 71.6%, treatment need was nearly 100%, and mean DMFT was 3.82 (SD = 5.46). Dental caries experience was associated with being widowed.CONCLUSION:
We found a high prevalence of dental caries experience and large treatment need among our participants. We recommend integration of oral health care into routine diabetic services in rural sub Saharan Africa.Palavras-chave
Texto completo:
1
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Cárie Dentária
/
Diabetes Mellitus
/
Doenças da Boca
Tipo de estudo:
Observational_studies
/
Prevalence_studies
/
Qualitative_research
/
Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Adult
/
Humans
País como assunto:
Africa
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2023
Tipo de documento:
Article