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ORAL HEALTH, GENERAL HEALTH and ORAL HEALTH RELATED QUALITY of LIFE of COMMUNITY DWELLING and INSTITUTIONALIZED OLDER PERSONS in LAGOS STATE.
Objectives: This study aimed to assess the oral health, general health, and oral health-related quality of life of community-dwelling and institutionalized older persons in two local government areas in Lagos state
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 131 older persons aged 60 years and above, comprising 85 community-dwelling and 46 institutionalized older persons. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and oral examination.
The assessment of the quality of oral health was conducted using the Oral Health Impact Profile 14, whereas the evaluation of overall health status was performed through the Short Form Health Survey-12. The oral examination assessed the oral health status of the participants.
Results: The mean age of both groups was 68 years. Institutionalized older persons had a higher prevalence of edentulism (68.5% vs. 32.5%) compared to community-dwelling older persons. The mean number of decayed, missing, and filled teeth (DMFT) was significantly higher among institutionalized older persons (23.5 ± 7.8) compared to community-dwelling older persons (18.3 ± 6.9). - The mean oral health-related quality of life (OHQoL) score was significantly lower among institutionalized older persons (28.5 ± 8.7) compared to community-dwelling older persons (35.2 ± 7.9). - The study found significant associations between OHQoL and oral health status, general health status, and sociodemographic factors such as age, gender, and education level. The study also found that institutionalized older persons had poorer oral health and quality of life compared to community-dwelling older persons
Conclusions: It can be concluded that there is a significant difference in oral health, general health, and oral health-related quality of life between community-dwelling and institutionalized older persons in Lagos State. Institutionalized older persons had a higher prevalence of edentulism, as well as a lower oral health-related quality of life compared to community-dwelling older persons.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 131 older persons aged 60 years and above, comprising 85 community-dwelling and 46 institutionalized older persons. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and oral examination.
The assessment of the quality of oral health was conducted using the Oral Health Impact Profile 14, whereas the evaluation of overall health status was performed through the Short Form Health Survey-12. The oral examination assessed the oral health status of the participants.
Results: The mean age of both groups was 68 years. Institutionalized older persons had a higher prevalence of edentulism (68.5% vs. 32.5%) compared to community-dwelling older persons. The mean number of decayed, missing, and filled teeth (DMFT) was significantly higher among institutionalized older persons (23.5 ± 7.8) compared to community-dwelling older persons (18.3 ± 6.9). - The mean oral health-related quality of life (OHQoL) score was significantly lower among institutionalized older persons (28.5 ± 8.7) compared to community-dwelling older persons (35.2 ± 7.9). - The study found significant associations between OHQoL and oral health status, general health status, and sociodemographic factors such as age, gender, and education level. The study also found that institutionalized older persons had poorer oral health and quality of life compared to community-dwelling older persons
Conclusions: It can be concluded that there is a significant difference in oral health, general health, and oral health-related quality of life between community-dwelling and institutionalized older persons in Lagos State. Institutionalized older persons had a higher prevalence of edentulism, as well as a lower oral health-related quality of life compared to community-dwelling older persons.