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Unmet dental needs and impact on the oral health related quality of life of adolescents in ibadan, nigeria
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University of Ibadan University of Ibadan and University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria 1Department of Periodontology and Community Dentistry, University of Ibadan and University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria
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University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria
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University of Ibadan, Nigeria University of Ibadan and University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria Department of Periodontology and Community Dentistry, University of Ibadan and University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria Nigeria
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University of Ibadan University of Ibadan and University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria Division of Paediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Ibadan and University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria
Publication date: 2023-04-26
Popul. Med. 2023;5(Supplement):A1511
ABSTRACT
Background and objectives:
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOAL 3 (healthy life and general well-being for all) cannot be accomplished without focus on oral health of adolescents, a major segment of the population and transition to adulthood. Oral health is often neglected in developing countries despite being integral to general well-being. The objective of this study was to determine the unmet dental needs and evaluate the impact on oral health related quality of life (OHRQoL) of adolescents in Ibadan, Nigeria.
Methods:
This cross-sectional study was conducted among 700 randomly selected adolescents attending 14 secondary schools in Ibadan. Data were obtained using pretested self-administered structured questionnaire and by oral examination. The Oral Health Impact Profile 5 (OHIP-5) was used to assess the OHRQoL of the adolescents. Oral examination included assessment of oral hygiene using the Simplified-Oral Hygiene Index (OHI-S), dental caries using the Decayed, Missing and Filled Teeth (DMFT) index, gingival bleeding, pathologic periodontal pocketing and traumatic dental injuries. Data was analyzed with SPSS and p value was
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOAL 3 (healthy life and general well-being for all) cannot be accomplished without focus on oral health of adolescents, a major segment of the population and transition to adulthood. Oral health is often neglected in developing countries despite being integral to general well-being. The objective of this study was to determine the unmet dental needs and evaluate the impact on oral health related quality of life (OHRQoL) of adolescents in Ibadan, Nigeria.
Methods:
This cross-sectional study was conducted among 700 randomly selected adolescents attending 14 secondary schools in Ibadan. Data were obtained using pretested self-administered structured questionnaire and by oral examination. The Oral Health Impact Profile 5 (OHIP-5) was used to assess the OHRQoL of the adolescents. Oral examination included assessment of oral hygiene using the Simplified-Oral Hygiene Index (OHI-S), dental caries using the Decayed, Missing and Filled Teeth (DMFT) index, gingival bleeding, pathologic periodontal pocketing and traumatic dental injuries. Data was analyzed with SPSS and p value was
| ISSN: | 2654-1459 |
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