Autopercepção da saúde bucal em idosos e fatores associados em Campinas, SP, 2008-2009

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ID9259922
AutoresDébora Dias Da Silva (0000-0002-0907-5426, Universidade de São Paulo), Roberta Barros de Held (Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP)), Stella Vidal de Souza Torres (0000-0003-0978-2371, Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP)), Maria Da Luz Rosário De Sousa (0000-0002-0346-5060, Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP)), Anita Liberalesso Neri (0000-0002-6833-7668, Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP)), J L F Antunes (0000-0003-3972-9723, Universidade de São Paulo)
Ano2011
Volume45
Fascículo6
Páginas1145-1153
Data de publicação2011-12-01
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessSim
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoRevista de Saúde Pública (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 0034-8910 • E-ISSN: 0034-8910
EditoraFapUNIFESP (SciELO) (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1590/s0034-89102011000600017
PMID21953025
OpenAlexW4237764008
SCIELO_PIDS0034-89102011000600017
IdiomaPT
Citações recebidas8
Referências citadas13

OBJECTIVE: To describe self-perceived oral health among elderly people and assess associated sociodemographic and clinical factors. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was carried out with 876 participants forming a representative sample of elderly people (65 years of age or over) in Campinas, Southeastern Brazil, in 2008-2009. Dental examinations were conducted in accordance with criteria standardized by the World Health Organization for epidemiological surveys on oral health. Self-perceived oral health was evaluated using the Geriatric Oral Health Assessment Index (GOHAI). Individuals were classified according to sociodemographic characteristics, dental factors and prevalence of biological frailty. Associations were assessed using Poisson regression analysis, taking into consideration sample weights and the complex structure of the cluster sampling. RESULTS: The subjects' mean age was 72.8 years; 70.1% were women. The proportion of the individuals with more than 20 teeth present was 17.2%; 38.2% were using full dentures in both arches; 8.5% needed dental prostheses in at least one arch. On average, the GOHAI was high: 33.9 (maximum possible: 36.0). Retaining 20 teeth or more, using full dentures in both arches, not needing such treatment, not presenting any oral mucosa abnormalities and not presenting biological frailty were factors significantly associated with better self-perceived oral health (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: Assessment of self-perceived oral health made it possible to identify the main factors associated with this outcome. This tool may contribute towards planning dental services and guide health promotion strategies for improving the quality of life of individuals within this age group

Art · Health promotion · Humanities · MEDLINE · Oral health · Population · Public health · Quality (philosophy) · Quality of life (healthcare) · Dental Health and Care Utilization · Dentistry · Health Education and Validation · Health, Nursing, Elderly Care · Medicine