Oral health related quality of life in older adults assisting "IPS Universitaria" of Medellin and associated factors.
- Duque Duque, Vanesa Esmeralda
- Tamayo Castrillón, Juliana
- Echeverri Cadavid, Paula Andrea
- Gutiérrez Osorio, Alejandra Yulieth
- Sepúlveda Correa, Daniela
- Giraldo Ramírez, Odila
- Agudelo-Suárez, Andrés Alonso
ISSN: 0120-971X
Year of publication: 2013
Volume: 26
Issue: 1
Pages: 10-23
Type: Article
More publications in: Revista CES Odontología
Abstract
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. 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.