Saul Martins Paiva
Biographic Data
| ID | 1749473 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Saul Martins Paiva |
| GIVEN NAMES | Saul Martins |
| FAMILY NAME | Paiva |
| SIGNATURE | PAIVA S M |
| AFFILIATIONS | Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-3968-1638 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 47 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 15 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 47 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2005 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Factors Associated With Health Care Utilization Among Transgender Adults in Brazil
Transgender Brazilians predominantly used the public health system, attending medical consultations semiannually but rarely dental appointments. Lower education, unemployment, lack of income, and exposure to gender-based violence shaped healthcare utilization, highlighting persistent barriers to equitable and comprehensive health access
Adverse Childhood Experiences and Oral Health of Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) can be extremely traumatic, and their impact on health throughout the life course has been a public policy issue all around the world. Oral health conditions significantly influence quality of life, but its relationship with ACEs among children and adolescents is not well defined. This systematic review investigated the association between ACEs and oral health outcomes in children and adolescents. The search w…
Path Model of Risk Factors for Age at Primary Tooth Eruption: A Cohort Study of Preterm and Term Infants
Several factors have been associated with delayed eruption of primary teeth. Thus, the objective of the study was to test a path model of the direct and indirect birth-related risk factors influencing the age of first primary tooth eruption in infants. Cohort study with 43 preterm and 48 full-term infants aged at least four months. Infants were monitored monthly to verify the chronology of eruption of the first primary tooth. Mothers responded to…
Validation of the Piers-Harris Children Self- Concept Scale - PHCSCSV1-6 in Brazilian Portuguese for adolescents
The study validated the Piers-Harris Children Self-Concept Scale (PHCSCSV1-6) for Brazilian adolescents, an instrument for measuring self-concept. The culturally adapted Brazilian Portuguese version (BR-PHCSCS) was administered to 325 adolescents aged 12-18 years at public and private schools in two cities in Northeast Brazil. Psychometric properties analyzed included internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha and McDonald's omega), reproducibility (…
Parental Reports of Children’s Dental Pain Experience and Associated Factors among Brazilian Children
Exploring children's dental pain experiences helps to develop healthcare policies for improving oral health and quality of life. A cross-sectional study involved 300 parents/caregivers of four- to seven-year-old children using snowball sampling. Parents/caregivers self-completed an online questionnaire on sociodemographic characteristics, parenting styles, their child's oral hygiene practices, free sugar consumption, and dental history. The quest…
Evaluation of the Psychometric Properties of the Digital Health Literacy Instrument (DHLI-BrA) for Use in Brazilian Adolescents
This study evaluated the psychometric properties of the Portuguese version of Digital Health Literacy Instrument for Brazilian Adolescents (DHLI-BrA). Two hundred and sixty Brazilian adolescents answered the DHLI-BrA and the Brazilian version of quality-of-life and health literacy instruments: WHOQOL-Bref, eHEALS-BrA, NVS-BR, and REALMD-20. Then, they answered a questionnaire on sociodemographics, health, Internet access, and digital health aspec…
Individual and Contextual Factors Associated with Adolescents’ Self-Perceived Need for Treatment
The present study aimed to investigate associations between the self-perceived dental treatment need and clinical factors, familial characteristics, and school context in adolescents. A cross-sectional study was conducted with a representative sample of 746 students aged 15 to 19 years in a medium-sized city in Brazil. Data collection involved the use of a sociodemographic questionnaire, an oral health questionnaire, and the Family Adaptability a…
Sleep disorders, anxiety and obesity associated with untreated dental caries in children eight to ten years of age
The presence of carious lesions was higher in children with sleep disorders, anxiety, obesity, and those who experienced dry mouth
"Epidemia" de violência nas escolas brasileiras e os efeitos na saúde dos sobreviventes: Uma Perspectiva a Partir Das Experiências Adversas Na Infância
Epidemia" de violência nas escolas brasileiras e os efeitos na saúde dos sobreviventes: uma perspectiva a partir das experiências adversas na infância "Epidemic" of violence in Brazilian schools and its impact on the health of survivors: a perspective based on adverse childhood experiences "Epidemia" de violencia en las escuelas brasileñas y sus efectos en la salud de los supervivientes: una perspectiva
"Epidemic" of violence in Brazilian schools and its impact on the health of survivors: A Perspective Based on Adverse Childhood Experiences
Epidemic" of violence in Brazilian schools and its impact on the health of survivors: a perspective based on adverse childhood experiences "Epidemia" de violência nas escolas brasileiras e os efeitos na saúde dos sobreviventes: uma perspectiva a partir das experiências adversas na infância "Epidemia" de violencia en las escuelas brasileñas y sus efectos en la salud de los supervivientes: una
Premature Primary Tooth Loss and Oral Health-Related Quality of Life in Preschool Children
The present study aimed to evaluate the association between premature primary tooth loss and oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) in preschool children. A cross-sectional study was conducted in 769 5-year-old preschool children. The children and their parents or guardians answered the Brazilian version of the Scale of Oral Health Outcomes for 5-Year-Old Children for the assessment of OHRQoL. Meanwhile, clinical examinations were performed…
Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire-Short Form: Brazilian Validation and Measurement Invariance between the United Kingdom and Latin-American Datasets
The present study aimed to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Brazilian adaptation of the Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire-Short Form (TEIQue-SF). In a sample of 512 participants, we tested model fit by bifactor Exploratory Structural Equation Modeling (ESEM), followed by measurement invariance testing against UK and Chilean datasets of the measure. The Big Five Mini-Markers, Satisfaction with Life Scale and Subjective Happines…
Family structure, sociodemographic factors and type of dental service associated with oral health literacy in the early adolescence
The aim of this study was to evaluate associations between oral health literacy and family, sociodemographic and dental service characteristics in early adolescents. A cross-sectional study was conducted with 740 schoolchildren. The following variables were investigated using validated questionnaires: oral health literary (BREALD-30), sociodemographic characteristics, type of dental service and family functioning (FACES III). Associations were te…
Family and contextual factors associated with licit drug use in adolescence
OBJECTIVE: TO evaluate the family and contextual factors associated with licit drug use among 15 to 19-year-old adolescents in the school context. METHODS: This is a representative, school-based, cross-sectional study conducted with 746 adolescents from 15 to 19 years old enrolled in public and private schools. Parents/guardians reported on the sociodemographic variables, while adolescents answered questionnaires on drug use, family cohesion and …
Contributions of school context to caries on anterior teeth: A multilevel analysis
OBJECTIVE To investigate whether oral health literacy (OHL) and school context are associated with untreated dental caries on the anterior teeth of adolescents. METHODS A representative cross-sectional study was conducted with 746 students aging 15 to 19 in the city of Campina Grande, Brazil. The guardians answered a questionnaire addressing sociodemographic data and the absence/presence of private health insurance. Two examiners were trained for…
Internet and decision-making regarding health among pregnant woman: Cross-cultural adaptation of a questionnaire for use in Brazil
The aim of this study was to translate and cross-culturally adapt the Women's Use of the Internet in Pregnancy Questionnaire (WUIPQ) to Brazilian Portuguese and analyze the psychometric properties of the Preparation for Decision Making Scale (PDMS). This study consisted of the following steps: translation, synthesis, back-translation, evaluation by the author of the original questionnaire, review by the panel of experts, and pretest of the WUIPQ.…
Socioeconomic status and family functioning influence oral health literacy among adolescents
OBJECTIVE: Evaluate socio-demographic, family and behavioral factors associated with oral health literacy (OHL) in adolescents. METHODS: Cross-sectional study conducted with adolescents aged 15 to 19 years in Campina Grande, Brazil. Parents/guardians answered a questionnaire addressing socio-demographic data. The adolescents answered validated instruments on family cohesion and adaptability (family adaptability and cohesion evaluation scale), dru…
Abuso físico de crianças e adolescentes: Os profissionais de saúde percebem e denunciam
O abuso físico de crianças é definido como qualquer ferida não acidental ou omissão dos seus responsáveis que cause risco à sua integridade. Este estudo objetivou avaliar se profissionais de saúde percebem e denunciam o abuso físico em crianças/adolescentes. Um total de 62 profissionais de saúde (odontólogos, médicos e enfermeiros) de Diamantina/MG, que realizam atendimento a crianças e adolescentes, responderam a um questionário. As variáveis co…
Má oclusão e vulnerabilidade social: Estudo representativo de adolescentes de Belo Horizonte, Brasil
A má oclusão é um problema de saúde pública devido à alta prevalência, possibilidade de tratamento e por interferir na qualidade de vida dos indivíduos. O objetivo deste artigo é determinar a prevalência da má oclusão em adolescentes e testar sua associação com indicador de vulnerabilidade social. Foi realizado um estudo transversal representativo com 1.612 adolescentes, entre 11 e 14 anos de idade, de escolas públicas e privadas de Belo Horizont…
Psychometric properties of BREALD-30 for assessing adolescents’ oral health literacy
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the psychometric properties of the Brazilian Portuguese version of the Rapid Estimate of Adult Literacy in Dentistry (BREALD-30) administered to adolescents. METHODS: The study included 750 adolescents: 375 aged 12 years and 375 aged 15–19 years, attending public and private schools in Campina Grande, state of Paraíba, Brazil, in 2017. Reliability was measured based on internal consistency and test-retest reliability. Conve…
Prevalence and factors associated with enamel defects among preschool children from a southeastern city in Brazil
This study sought to determine the prevalence of developmental defects of enamel (DDE) among preschool children and investigate associations with sociodemographic and socioeconomic factors and weight status. A cross-sectional study was conducted with 118 children aged 3 to 5 years. Data were collected via clinical examinations and a self-administered questionnaire completed by the parents. The diagnosis of DDE was performed using the modified DDE…
Impact of orthodontic treatment on adolescents’ quality of life: A longitudinal evaluation of treated and untreated individuals
Adaptação Transcultural do Oral Anticoagulation Knowledge Test para o Português do Brasil
O conhecimento dos pacientes sobre o tratamento com anticoagulantes orais pode favorecer o alcance dos resultados terapêuticos e a prevenção de eventos adversos relacionados à farmacoterapia. No Brasil, observa-se a ausência de instrumentos validados para avaliação do conhecimento do paciente sobre o tratamento com a varfarina. O objetivo deste estudo foi realizar a adaptação transcultural do instrumento Oral Anticoagulation Knowledge (OAK) Test …
Association between untreated dental caries and household food insecurity in schoolchildren
The aim of the present study was to assess the association between untreated dental caries (UDC) and household food insecurity (HFI) among schoolchildren in different income strata. A population-based study was carried out with a sample of 584 12-y-old schoolchildren. Oral examinations were performed and HFI was determined using a validated scale. Other independent variables were analyzed for being of interest to the stratification of the results…
O potencial impacto financeiro dos problemas bucais na família de pré-escolares
O objetivo do estudo foi avaliar a percepção dos pais/responsáveis quanto ao impacto financeiro dos problemas de saúde bucal na família de pré-escolares. Um estudo transversal, foi realizado com 834 crianças pré-escolares, em Campina Grande, Brasil. Pais/responsáveis responderam ao Early Childhood Oral Health Impact Scale (B-ECOHIS). O item “impacto financeiro” foi a variável dependente. Questionários de variáveis sociodemográficas, histórico de …
Prevalência da maloclusão e necessidade de tratamento ortodôntico em escolares de 10 a 14 anos de idade em Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brasil: Enfoque Psicossocial
Os objetivos deste estudo transversal foram determinar a prevalência da maloclusão e verificar a associação entre necessidade normativa de tratamento ortodôntico e determinados aspectos psicossociais. A amostra (n = 333) foi representativa de todos os adolescentes de 10 a 14 anos de idade, residentes em Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brasil. A variável dependente "necessidade normativa de tratamento ortodôntico" foi avaliada por intermédio do Dent…
Validations of the Brazilian version of the Early Childhood Oral Health Impact Scale (Ecohis)
This study aimed to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Brazilian version of the Early Childhood Oral Health Impact Scale (ECOHIS). A total of 247 children aged 2 to 5 years and their parents/guardians participated in this study. A clinical oral examination was performed and the parents/guardians completed the ECOHIS questionnaire. Within a period of four-weeks, 20% of the participants repeated the ECOHIS questionnaire. Construct validity…
"Epidemia" de violência nas escolas brasileiras e os efeitos na saúde dos sobreviventes: Uma Perspectiva a Partir Das Experiências Adversas Na Infância
Epidemia" de violência nas escolas brasileiras e os efeitos na saúde dos sobreviventes: uma perspectiva a partir das experiências adversas na infância "Epidemic" of violence in Brazilian schools and its impact on the health of survivors: a perspective based on adverse childhood experiences "Epidemia" de violencia en las escuelas brasileñas y sus efectos en la salud de los supervivientes: una perspectiva
Uso de serviços odontológicos por pacientes com síndrome de Down
OBJETIVO: Tendo como perspectiva a prática da integralidade, o objetivo do estudo foi analisar os fatores relacionados à atenção odontológica recebida por crianças e adolescentes com síndrome de Down. MÉTODOS: Foi realizado um estudo transversal com 112 pares de mães com filhos sindrômicos de 3 a 18 anos, recrutados em ambulatório de genética de um hospital público, sem atendimento odontológico local, no Rio de Janeiro (RJ), 2006. Os dados foram …
Prevalência da maloclusão e necessidade de tratamento ortodôntico em escolares de 10 a 14 anos de idade em Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brasil: Enfoque Psicossocial
Os objetivos deste estudo transversal foram determinar a prevalência da maloclusão e verificar a associação entre necessidade normativa de tratamento ortodôntico e determinados aspectos psicossociais. A amostra (n = 333) foi representativa de todos os adolescentes de 10 a 14 anos de idade, residentes em Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brasil. A variável dependente "necessidade normativa de tratamento ortodôntico" foi avaliada por intermédio do Dent…
Uso de serviços odontológicos por pacientes com síndrome de Down
OBJETIVO: Tendo como perspectiva a prática da integralidade, o objetivo do estudo foi analisar os fatores relacionados à atenção odontológica recebida por crianças e adolescentes com síndrome de Down. MÉTODOS: Foi realizado um estudo transversal com 112 pares de mães com filhos sindrômicos de 3 a 18 anos, recrutados em ambulatório de genética de um hospital público, sem atendimento odontológico local, no Rio de Janeiro (RJ), 2006. Os dados foram …
Agreement between data obtained from repeated interviews with a six-years interval
The objective of the study was to compare information collected through face-to-face interviews at first time and six years later in a city of Southeastern Brazil. In 1998, 32 mothers (N=32) of children aged 20 to 30 months answered a face-to-face interview with structured questions regarding their children's brushing habits. Six years later this same interview was repeated with the same mothers. Both interviews were compared for overall agreemen…
Agreement in the diagnosis of dental fluorosis in central incisors performed by a standardized photographic method and clinical examination
The aim of this study was to assess agreement in the diagnosis of dental fluorosis performed by a standardized digital photographic method and a clinical examination (gold standard). 49 children (aged 7-9 years) were clinically evaluated by a trained examiner for the assessment of dental fluorosis. Central incisors were evaluated for the presence or absence of dental fluorosis and were photographed with a digital camera. Photographs were presente…
Prevalence and associated factors of traumatic dental injuries in Brazilian schoolchildren: Associated factors of traumatic dental injuries
Objectives: This study investigated the prevalence of traumatic dental injury (TDI) and associated factors in the permanent incisors of Brazilian schoolchildren. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was carried out with 1,612 male and female children aged 11 to 14 attending public and private elementary schools in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. A multistage sampling technique was adopted to select the children. Oral examinations were performed by calibrate…
Effect of Discontinuation of Fluoride Intake from Water and Toothpaste on Urinary Excretion in Young Children
As there is no homeostatic mechanism for maintaining circulating fluoride (F) in the human body, the concentration may decrease and increase again when intake is interrupted and re-started. The present study prospectively evaluated this process in children exposed to F intake from water and toothpaste, using F in urine as a biomarker. Eleven children from Ibiá, Brazil (with sub-optimally fluoridated water supply) aged two to four years who regula…
Association Between Socioeconomic Factors and the Choice of Dentifrice and Fluoride Intake by Children
It is questionable whether socioeconomic factors influence the choice of marketed children's dentifrices and whether these products are associated with greater fluoride (F) intake in children. The present cross-sectional study involving 197 children (mean age: 40.98 ± 6.62 months) was carried out in Montes Claros, Brazil. Parents completed a questionnaire on socioeconomic status and the tooth brushing habits of their children. The children brushe…
Self-Reported Dental Fear among Dental Students and Their Patients
The aim of the present study was to compare self-reported dental fear among dental students and patients at a School of Dentistry in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Eighty students ranging in age from 20 to 29 years and 80 patients ranging in age from 18 to 65 years participated in the study. A self-administered pre-tested questionnaire consisting of 13 items was used for data acquisition. The city of Belo Horizonte Social Vulnerability Index (SVI) was e…
P1-292 Association between stress, personality traits and sleep bruxism in children: A population-based case-control study
Introduction Sleep bruxism is an unusual orofacial disorder affecting both children and adults. Its consequences include temporomandibular disorder, muscle pain, periodontal problems, tooth wear and tooth loss. Its aetiology remains unclear, and a multifactorial nature has been attributed to pathophysiological, psychological and morphologic aspects. Most studies carried out so far involve adults and few have investigated younger groups. Hence thi…
P1-274 Prevalence and predisposing factors for malocclusion among Brazilian preschool children
Introduction The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of malocclusion in primary teeth and its predisposing factors. Methods A randomised representative cross-sectional study was carried out in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, with 1069 preschool children between 60 and 71 months of age. A questionnaire addressing individual and behaviour characteristics of children was self-completed by parents. The oral examination was performed by a single de…
Social Vulnerability and Traumatic Dental Injury among Brazilian Schoolchildren: A Population-Based Study
The aim of the present study was to test the association between social vulnerability and the prevalence of traumatic dental injury (TDI). A population-based cross-sectional study was carried out with 1,556 schoolchildren aged 11 to 14 years in the city of Belo Horizonte, Brazil. The participants were examined for TDI using Andreasen's criteria and those diagnosed with TDI were interviewed to determine the history of the injury. The Social Vulner…
Association between Childhood Dental Experiences and Dental Fear among Dental, Psychology and Mathematics Undergraduates in Brazil
The aim of the present study was to evaluate the association between childhood dental experiences and dental fear in adulthood among dentistry, psychology and mathematics undergraduate students. A cross-sectional study of 1,256 students from the city of Belo Horizonte, Brazil, was performed. Students responded to the Brazilian version of the Dental Fear Survey (DFS) and a questionnaire regarding previous dental experiences. Both the DFS and the q…
Oral Care during Pregnancy: Attitudes of Brazilian Public Health Professionals
There is little information about health professionals' behavior regarding oral health care during pregnancy. We evaluated attitudes of obstetricians/gynecologists, nurses, and dentists working at a public community service towards pregnant women's oral health. Health professionals responded to a self-applied questionnaire. Cluster analysis identified two clusters of respondents; Chi-square, Student's t test, and logistic regression were used to …
Development of a short form of the Brazilian Parental-Caregiver Perceptions Questionnaire using exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis
Validations of the Brazilian version of the Early Childhood Oral Health Impact Scale (Ecohis)
This study aimed to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Brazilian version of the Early Childhood Oral Health Impact Scale (ECOHIS). A total of 247 children aged 2 to 5 years and their parents/guardians participated in this study. A clinical oral examination was performed and the parents/guardians completed the ECOHIS questionnaire. Within a period of four-weeks, 20% of the participants repeated the ECOHIS questionnaire. Construct validity…
Impact of Traumatic Dental Injury on the Quality of Life of Brazilian Preschool Children
This study aimed to assess the impact of traumatic dental injury (TDI) on the quality of life of preschoolers and their families. A cross-sectional study was carried out, with a sample of 814 children, aged three to five years old, in Campina Grande, Brazil. Parents/caregivers were asked to complete the Brazilian Early Childhood Oral Health Impact Scale and a questionnaire on socio-demographic data. Oral examinations of the children were performe…
A Survey of the Perception of Comprehensiveness among Dentists in a Large Brazilian City
Comprehensiveness, as an approach in health care practice, needs to be enhanced, and there is evidence that these dentists are aware of its importance
Association between parental guilt and oral health problems in preschool children: A hierarchical approach
Based on the present findings, parental guilt increases with the occurrence of oral health problems that require treatment, such as dental caries and TDI of greater severity. Parental perceptions of poor oral health in their children and history of toothache were predictors of greater feelings of parental guilt
Anxiety and worry when coping with cancer treatment: Agreement between patient and proxy responses
Adaptação da versão saúde bucal do instrumento de diagnóstico do estágio de desenvolvimento da rede de atenção à saúde
A implantação de redes de atenção à saúde bucal é um processo recente e necessita de ser avaliado. Este estudo objetivou descrever as etapas de adaptação da versão saúde bucal de um instrumento para avaliar o estágio de desenvolvimento da rede de atenção à saúde no Sistema Único de Saúde do Brasil. O instrumento original, denominado Instrumento de Diagnóstico do Estágio de Desenvolvimento da Rede de Atenção à Saúde, foi desenvolvido por Mendes (2…
Individual and collective empowerment and associated factors among Brazilian adults: A cross-sectional study
The two approaches to empowerment, the individual and collective are connected, and the physical activity showed to be a good strategy for the empowerment construction
Association between untreated dental caries and household food insecurity in schoolchildren
The aim of the present study was to assess the association between untreated dental caries (UDC) and household food insecurity (HFI) among schoolchildren in different income strata. A population-based study was carried out with a sample of 584 12-y-old schoolchildren. Oral examinations were performed and HFI was determined using a validated scale. Other independent variables were analyzed for being of interest to the stratification of the results…
O potencial impacto financeiro dos problemas bucais na família de pré-escolares
O objetivo do estudo foi avaliar a percepção dos pais/responsáveis quanto ao impacto financeiro dos problemas de saúde bucal na família de pré-escolares. Um estudo transversal, foi realizado com 834 crianças pré-escolares, em Campina Grande, Brasil. Pais/responsáveis responderam ao Early Childhood Oral Health Impact Scale (B-ECOHIS). O item “impacto financeiro” foi a variável dependente. Questionários de variáveis sociodemográficas, histórico de …
Completitude das notificações de violência perpetrada contra adolescentes em Pernambuco, Brasil
O objetivo deste trabalho foi analisar a tendência da completitude dos dados de violência perpetrada contra adolescentes registrados em Pernambuco, em 2009-2012. Estudo transversal, com 5.259 adolescentes vítimas de violência notificadas no SINAN-VIVA da Secretaria Estadual de Saúde de Pernambuco. Utilizou regressão linear simples para investigar a tendência de completitude das variáveis. Os percentuais de completitude foram considerados como var…
Adaptação Transcultural do Oral Anticoagulation Knowledge Test para o Português do Brasil
O conhecimento dos pacientes sobre o tratamento com anticoagulantes orais pode favorecer o alcance dos resultados terapêuticos e a prevenção de eventos adversos relacionados à farmacoterapia. No Brasil, observa-se a ausência de instrumentos validados para avaliação do conhecimento do paciente sobre o tratamento com a varfarina. O objetivo deste estudo foi realizar a adaptação transcultural do instrumento Oral Anticoagulation Knowledge (OAK) Test …
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