Factors associated with oral health-related quality of life in homeless persons: a cross-sectional study

This study aimed to evaluate the clinical and sociodemographic factors associated with the oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) of homeless persons. A cross-sectional study was conducted, with participants (n = 176) attending a Specialized Reference Center for the Homeless Population in Tere...

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Published in:	Brazilian oral research Vol. 35; p. e107
Main Authors:	Bernardino, Raissa Marielly Parente, Silva, Aryvelto Miranda, Costa, Jonathan Ferreira, Silva, Marcus Vinícius Barbosa, Santos, Isaac Torres Dos, Dantas Neta, Neusa Barros, Prado Júnior, Raimundo Rosendo, Mendes, Regina Ferraz
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Brazil Sociedade Brasileira de Pesquisa Odontológica - SBPqO 01-01-2021 Sociedade Brasileira de Pesquisa Odontológica
Subjects:	Adult Brazil Cross-Sectional Studies Dental Caries - epidemiology DENTISTRY, ORAL SURGERY & MEDICINE DMF Index Female Homeless Persons Humans Male Oral Health Prevalence Quality of Life Brazil Quality of Life Homeless Persons Oral Health
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Summary:	This study aimed to evaluate the clinical and sociodemographic factors associated with the oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) of homeless persons. A cross-sectional study was conducted, with participants (n = 176) attending a Specialized Reference Center for the Homeless Population in Teresina, Brazil. Dental caries (DMFT index, WHO criteria), periodontal disease (CPI index), and the consequences of untreated caries (PUFA index) were measured by a single calibrated examiner (Kappa ≥0.83). Sociodemographic, oral health, and OHRQoL (OHIP-14) data were obtained through interviews. Data analysis included descriptive statistics and Poisson regression, with a significance level of 5%. Most of the participants were male (86.4%) and from the age group of 30 to 43 years (52.2%). Mean DMFT was 11 (SD ± 6.9) and mean total PUFA score was 1.2 (SD ± 2.2). Most of the participants (88.6%) had dental calculus and 8.5% and 1.7% of the sample had gingival bleeding and periodontal pocket > 3.5mm, respectively. The highest prevalence of negative impact in the OHRQoL was associated with females (1.4 (95%CI 1.1-1.7)), low educational level (2.0 (95%CI 1.3-3.0)), caries (1.6 (95%CI 1.1-2.6)), fistulas (1.9 (95%CI 1.3-3.1)), gingival bleeding (1.7 (95%CI 1.1- 2.7)), dental calculus (1.8 (95% CI 1.3-2.5)), periodontal pockets > 3 mm (1.5 (95%CI 1.1-2.0)), and need for extraction (2.3 (95%CI 1.1-5.0)). In conclusion, the negative impact on the OHRQoL of homeless persons was associated with low educational level, presence of decayed teeth, gingival bleeding, and dental calculus.
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ISSN:	1806-8324 1807-3107 1807-3107
DOI:	10.1590/1807-3107bor-2021.vol35.0107