Abstract

DUQUE-DUQUE, Vanesa Esmeralda et al. Oral health related quality of life in older adults assisting "IPS Universitaria" of Medellin and associated factors. CES odontol. [online]. 2013, vol.26, n.1, pp.10-23. ISSN 0120-971X.

Introduction and objective: We aim to analyze the relationship between the oral health related quality of life, and self-perceived general and oral health indicators in elderly population assisted in the "IPS Universitaria" and to explore socio-demographic related factors. Materials and methods: Cross-sectional study in 100 elderlies assisting health services in the IPS (2012), by means of surveys with socio-demographic, general and oral health information. The OHIP-14 (Oral health impact profile) was carried out. A descriptive analysis of the OHIP-14 was conducted for different variables and Prevalence Ratio were measure by means of multivariate models. Results: Higher response rates (up to 70%) were found in the dimensions "never" and "almost never" in OHIP-14. Worst indicators of impact prevalence of the OHIP-14 were found in women, population > 75 years, with low educative and socioeconomic status and in singles. A little more of third part of participants reported 1 or more impacts in the oral health related quality of life dimensions (0.86; 95%CI 0.53- 1.19) and a severity score of 7.61 (95%CI 5.98- 9.24). Conclusions: Although in the majority of the respondents, their oral conditions did not execute a negative influence in the quality of life. In-depth analysis has shown inequalities gradients according to socio-demographic factors.

Keywords : Quality of life; Self-perceived health; Oral health; Elderly.

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