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Revista Facultad de Odontología Universidad de Antioquia
Print version ISSN 0121-246X
Abstract
HENRIQUEZ-TEJO, Rocío and CHAMBLAS-GARCIA, Isis. Oral health-related quality of life in women participating in the “More Smiles for Chile” dental program. Rev Fac Odontol Univ Antioq [online]. 2020, vol.32, n.2, pp.64-74. ISSN 0121-246X. https://doi.org/10.17533/udea.rfo.v32n2a6.
Introduction:
oral health problems are not only a manifestation of physical problems, but they also affect psychosocial aspects. The “More Smiles for Chile” program was created to make a change on the quality of life of participating women; however, the assessments usually focus on goals achieved. The aim of the present study was to determine the oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) in women who participated in the “More Smiles for Chile” program at the San Pedro Family Health Center.
Method:
a quantitative, descriptive-correlational, cross-sectional study was conducted with a non-probabilistic sample of 120 women. The Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP) scale and a questionnaire about demographic and dental variables were used to measure OHRQoL. The interviews were conducted at the Family Health Center.
Results:
the most affected components of OHRQoL are psychological discomfort and physical pain. The dimensions with significant changes in OHRQoL were: functional limitation, psychological discomfort, psychological disability, and global perception.
Conclusions:
the More Smiles for Chile program positively impacts the OHRQoL perception in participating women, with significant differences in post-participation averages.
Keywords : oral health; quality of life; women; oral health program; health policies.