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Objetivo: Avaliar a Qualidade de vida de Mulheres com câncer de mama no pré, pós-operatório e em quimioterapia e examinar sua relação com as variáveis sociodemográficas e clínicas. Metodologia: Estudo Longitudinal, realizado no Hospital Santa Rita de Cássia (HSRC), mantido pela Associação Feminina de Educação e Combate ao Câncer - Vitória – ES. Coletaram-se os dados durante os meses de maio de 2012 a janeiro de 2013 no ambulatório do HSRC. Utilizou-se os instrumentos, EORTC QLQ C-30 e o EORTC BR-23 para mensurar a QV das entrevistadas no período pré, pós-operatório e durante o tratamento quimioterápico. Utilizou-se o Pacote Estatístico para as Ciências Sociais na versão 20.0 para análise dos dados. Resultados: Amostra composta por 41 mulheres onde a média de idade foi 52,5 anos, sendo que 42,5% da amostra apresentaram 60 anos ou mais de idade. Mulheres casadas ou em um relacionamento estável representaram de 66% das entrevistadas (n=27). As dimensões que após aplicação do teste de Wilcoxon se apresentaram estatisticamente significantes foram: Funcionamento Físico; Limitações Funcionais; Falta de Ar; Efeitos da quimioterapia; Imagem Corporal; Fadiga; Falta de Apetite; Náusea e Vômito; Funcionamento Cognitivo; Funcionamento Social; Dificuldade Financeira; Diarreia; Perspectivas Futuras; Sintomas no Braço; Sintomas na Mama. Conclusão: As etapas do tratamento da mulher com diagnóstico de câncer de mama interferem em diferentes dimensões da vida da mesma, impactando sua Qualidade de Vida. Ações estratégicas na Saúde Coletiva e um atendimento interdisciplinar são necessários para que os impactos negativos na QV sejam minimizados oferecendo aos pacientes oncológicos melhor assistência.

Objective: To verify the impact produced by oral disorders on the quality of life of adolescents. Material and Methods: This is a cross-sectional study with a random sample of 680 individuals aged 15-19 years from public schools of Vitoria, Brazil. The impact was assessed using the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP 14). Data were descriptively analyzed and then univariate analyses were performed with the Chi-square test and Fischer's exact test. The Mantel-Haenzsel test was used to evaluate the effects of the combined dimensions and Odds Ratio to evaluate the strength of the association. Logistic regression models were adjusted for each OHIP dimension. Results: The impact on the quality of life was 26.2%, more frequently in the psychological discomfort dimension. The highest perception of impact was in female subjects, in physical pain (p=0.009, OR=1.998) and psychological discomfort dimensions (p=0.050, OR=1.495). In variable maternal education, children of mothers with only complete elementary education are 1.6 times more likely to have an impact on the quality of life in the psychological discomfort dimension (OR=1.6 95% CI=1.037, 2.474). Halitosis was the independent variable with the highest frequency of impact in the combined Mantel-Haenszel test, and OR was found to be 2.81 (95% CI=1.670, 3.366) for individuals who perceive halitosis. In the logistic regression analysis in the seven OHIP dimensions, the results confirm that the variables that explain impact are gender (p=0.035, OR = 1.502) and halitosis (p

Objective To evaluate the association between sociodemographic variables and oral diseases in children and adolescents with cancer receiving treatment at the “Nossa Senhora da Glória” State Children Hospital (HEINSG) - Vitória - ES.Method This is a cross-sectional study, in which 51 subjects were evaluated before or three days after the start of chemotherapy from April 2013 to April 2014.Results When the study participants were examined the prevalence of dental caries was 25.4%, xerostomia presented with a frequency of 31%. Other diseases were also observed at lower frequency, such as mucositis, candidiasis and thrush. Caries was significantly associated with poor oral hygiene (OR: 0,114; p - 0.016) and low maternal schooling (OR: 0,188; p - 0.021).Conclusion Some subjects had oral disease before starting chemotherapy; therefore, they were more likely of developing oral manifestations during treatment. The participation of the dental surgeon in the multidisciplinary team of cancer treatment is important to evaluate the oral health status of individuals before and during treatment, thus developing an appropriate treatment plan to prevent or reduce the occurrence of oral manifestations during therapy.Clinical Relevance This study showed and reaffirmed the importance of an evaluation of the oral condition prior to chemotherapy treatment and also the need for a dental surgeon in the team of professionals who accompany cancer patients to treat caries lesions and remove foci of infection, preventing thus the appearance of oral manifestations that may delay chemotherapy, generating unnecessary suffering for these patients.

Objective To verify the prevalence of dental anomalies in terms of number, position and shape, and the presence of bone alterations, through analysis of panoramic radiographs. Methods This study evaluated dental anomalies and bone alterations in children aged 6 to 12 years-old, detected on panoramic radiographies recorded in the radiographic database of the Federal University of Espírito Santo between 2012 and 2016. Clinical and demographic information were registered. Dental records were retrieved to obtain the medical history involving syndromes or other diseases that may interfere with the anomalies and alterations. Chi-square and exact Fischer’s statistical tests were performed. Results There were alterations in 83 out of 301 panoramic radiographs analyzed. There were 169 anomalies or alterations (mean of 2,04±1,38 anomalies/patient), involving 201 teeth. The most prevalent anomaly was tooth impaction (26.63%), which affected the canines more frequently, followed by hypodontia (24.26%), more often found in the second premolar, and both affected mostly females. Hyperdontia and radiolucent lesions showed the same prevalence (18.93%), the most affected teeth were those of the anterosuperior region and the first mandibular molars, respectively. The least prevalent anomalies were dilaceration (7.69%), taurodontism (2.37%) and radiopaque lesions (1.18%). Bone alterations were significantly more found in mandible and in the posterior region, which confirms the prevalence in the lower molars. Conclusion Although there was no statistically significant difference regarding sex, there was a high prevalence of anomalies and alterations in our study population, which indicates the importance of its diagnosis by means of a panoramic x-ray examination.

Objetivos: Avaliar prevalência de doenças bucais e sua associação com variáveis sociodemográficas e clínicas em mulheres com diagnóstico de câncer de mama e em tratamento. Material e Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo analítico, transversal, composto por 89 participantes. Foi realizado exame clínico – cárie, xerostomia, gengivite e afta; entrevista utilizando um roteiro semiestruturado para coleta de dados. Realizou-se análise descritiva dos dados. Os testes exato de Fisher e qui-quadrado foram utilizados para verificar possíveis associações, considerou-se nível de significância de 5%. Resultados: Mulheres acima de 50 anos de idade representaram 25,8% da população estudada, ensino fundamental incompleto (36%), raça/cor branca (64%), condição socioeconômica C (57,3%) e renda de até dois salários mínimos (38,2%). Houve predomínio da necessidade de uso de prótese (60,7%) devido ao grande número de dentes perdidos (média de 17,9). As pacientes com maior faixa etária apresentaram maior prevalência de xerostomia e maior número de dentes extraídos. Conclusão: Houve alterações bucais de associação aos tratamentos do câncer, como a necessidade de próteses dentárias, xerostomia, gengivites e aftas. Com o aumento da faixa etária, aumentou-se também a extração dos dentes, a prevalência da xerostomia e da gengivite. Xerostomia esteve associada a raça/cor branca e uso de anti-hipertensivos. DESCRITORES Saúde Bucal.Cárie Dentária.Xerostomia.Gengivite.Neoplasias da Mama.

Resumo Objetivou-se examinar a associação entre os eventos de vida pós-diagnóstico de câncer de mama e o aparecimento de metástase. Estudo transversal realizado com 300 mulheres atendidas em um hospital de referência em oncologia no Espírito Santo. Utilizou-se o instrumento “Life Events Units- LEU/VAS”, para avaliar os eventos de vida relatados pelas mulheres. Os dados foram analisados através dos testes não paramétrico de Wilcoxon e qui-quadrado. Foi realizado cálculo de “odds ratio” para as variáveis associadas à metástase. Identificou-se que 21% da amostra relatou pelo menos um evento de vida após o diagnóstico. Das 46 mulheres que evoluíram para metástase, 20 relataram um ou mais eventos de vida (p = 0,001). O “odds ratio” calculado aponta que ter eventos de vida pós-diagnóstico aumenta em 2,59 (1,37 – 4,91; p = 0,003) vezes a chance de desenvolver metástase. Quando considerado o tempo transcorrido entre o diagnóstico e o surgimento da metástase observou-se uma mediana de 18,0 meses. O estudo mostra uma relação entre eventos de vida e metástase, entretanto, ressalta-se a importância de uma análise mais complexa para compreender melhor os impactos causados por esses eventos no surgimento e na progressão do câncer de mama. Abstract The objective was to examine the association between life events post diagnosis of breast câncer and metastasis. Cross-sectional study with 300 women attending a reference hospital in oncology in the Espírito Santo. Was used the instrument Life Events Units-LEU/VAS to evaluate life events reported by women. Data were analyzed by using the nonparametric Wilcoxon and chi-square tests. It was performed odds ratio calculation for the variables associated with metastasis. It was found that 21% of the sample reported at least one life event post diagnosis. Of the 46 women who developed metastases, 20 reported one or more life events (p = 0.001). The odds ratio calculated shows that having life events post diagnosis increases by 2.59 (1,37 – 4,91; p = 0,003) times the chance of developing metastasis. When considering the time between diagnosis and the onset of metastasis there was a median of 18.0 months. The study shows a relationship between life events and metastasis, however emphasize the importance of a more complex analysis to better understand the impacts of these events on the onset and progression of breast cancer.

Objective: To verify the knowledge of dental students about the correct use of fluoride dentifrices above 1000 pmm fluorine for children aged 0-6 years old. Material and Methods: This is a cross-sectional study in which self-administered questionnaires were administered to 355 dental students from sixth to ninth or tenth graduation period. The questionnaires included questions regarding knowledge of the need to use, concentration, amount, frequency and potential adverse effects of the use of conventional fluoride dentifrices above 1000 ppm of fluorine by children up to six years of age, as well as the mechanism of action and the method of using fluorides that has the most scientific evidence. A descriptive analysis of data was performed. Results: 83.1% of students reported receiving content on the use of fluoride dentifrices in early childhood. Most students consider the use of fluoride dentifrice as important for the age group from zero to three years (73.8%) and from three to six years (96.4%). Only 17.7% would indicate fluoride toothpaste above 1000 ppm fluoride for children from zero to three years and 40.6% for three to six years. 76.9% believe that the amount of ideal refers to a grain of rice (0-3 years) and 61.7% of pea grain (3-6 years). 43.4% of students believe that fluoride dentifrices as an adverse effect the potential to cause fluorosis independent of concentration. Conclusion: The students evaluated were misleading about the fluoride concentration of the dentifrices indicated for children up to six years of age; on the toxicity of fluorine; action mechanism of fluorides and the scientific method of greater scientific evidence on caries disease. Failures in training and need to update fluoride contents to be taught to future dentistry professionals are evident.

Objective. The objective of this study was to evaluate the Quality of Life (QOL) at the pre and postoperative time of women with breast cancer submitted to surgery and to associate it with the socioeconomic class. Methods. This is a longitudinal study, performed at Santa Rita de Cassia Hospital (HSRC), Vitoria - ES, Brazil. The EORTC QLQ instrument C-30 and the EORTC BR-23 were used to measure the QOL of the interviewees before and after breast surgery. Results. A population composed of 87 women, 42.5% were 60 years old or more. The socioeconomic condition C was identified as predominant among the interviewees, covering 62% of the sample (n=54). Women´s QOL in the preoperative period was better in the Physical Function dimensions for class C and D; and the Emotional was better for class B. There was improvement in QOL after surgery for Body Image in class C, and for Social Function in B. Evaluating all social classes, only the dimensions Cognitive Function and Future Perspectives improved in the postoperative period. Conclusion. The quality of life of women after breast surgery worsened in most of the studied dimensions, evidencing the need for an interdisciplinary work dedicated to the recovery and rehabilitation of these patients. How to cite this article: Pereira LDA, Brandao-Souza C, Musso MAA, Calmon MV, Neto SBC, Miotto MHMB, et al. Quality of life of women with pre-and post-operative breast cancer. Invest. Educ. Enferm. 2016; 35(1)

Objective: To verify the association between early weaning, sociodemographic variables and deleterious oral habits in 3-5 year-old Brazilian children. Material and Methods: Retrospective observational study with longitudinal design used a random sample of 150 children representing a population of 388 children enrolled in public schools of Domingos Martins, Brazil. Data collection was performed using a questionnaire aimed at parents / guardians. The dependent variable considered for analysis was the presence of habits - pacifier and finger sucking - and as explanatory variables: gender, age, early weaning and socioeconomic status. Early weaning was considered when exclusive breastfeeding was suspended before six months of age. Chi-square test was used to verify association among variables. Significance level adopted was 5%. To check the strength of association, Odds Ratio and 95% confidence intervals were used. Results: Significant association was found between variables age of 4 and 5 years (p = 0.030, OR = 2.193, CI = 1.029; 4.673) and early weaning (p = 0.001, OR = 5.045, CI = 2.087; 12.199) with pacifier sucking habit. Conclusion: Association between age, early weaning and pacifier sucking habits was observed. Early weaning can be considered a risk factor for pacifier sucking habit.

Objective: To evaluate the impact of oral problems on the quality of life of women before and during chemotherapy for breast cancer. Material and Methods: A longitudinal study was conducted on women with breast cancer at a Hospital reference, Espirito Santo, Brazil from January 2012 to January 2013. Assessment was performed at three time-points, the first before the onset of therapeutic intervention, the second after the first chemotherapy session, and the third after the second chemotherapy session. The volunteers were assessed using interviews that included the application of the subjective indicator Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14). The data were subjected to descriptive analysis based on tables of absolute and percentage frequencies relative to the OHIP-14 dimensions. McNemar’s test assessed the direction of discordance, and the Kappa test measured the levels of concordance among the three assessments. The significance level was established at 5%. Results: The percent frequency of the impact of oral problems on the quality of life increased from the first (27%) to the second (49%) time-point, and functional limitation (p=0.001), physical pain (p=0.039), and physical disability (p=0.039) were statistically significant. Conclusion: Oral problems exerted a substantial impact on the volunteers’ quality of life before the onset of chemotherapy, and quality of life became poorer after the onset of treatment. Patients with breast cancer require specific oral care and should be monitored before, during, and after anticancer treatment to minimize the deleterious effects of chemotherapy and improve their quality of life.

Toothache is a public health problem that causes great inconvenience to psychoactive substances users. The objective was to verify the prevalence of dental pain and its associations among psychoactive substances users from Alcohol and Drug Psychosocial Care Centers (CAPS AD) in Vitoria, Vila Velha and Serra, Espírito Santo, Brazil. A transversal study was conducted with 280 participants between June 2015 and February 2016, using five scripts: one for socio-demographic data and health perception; another for oral health; the Oral Health Impact Profile; the Alcohol Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test and the World Health Organization Quality of Life Test. Data were organized in frequency tables and analyzed with the SPSS 20 statistical package. Comparisons were made with Fisher's test and the Odds Ratio (OR) was used to check the strength of the association between the variables. The prevalence of pain in the population studied was 59.3%, and individuals whose quality of life was impacted due to their oral conditions were 2.2 times more likely to report toothache in the last 6 months. The population studied showed a high prevalence of dental pain and the study indicates that dental pain interferes in the quality of life of psychoactive substances users who are treated at CAPS AD services in these three cities.A dor dentária é um problema de saúde pública que causa grande incômodo aos usuários de substâncias psicoativas. Objetivou-se determinar a prevalência de dor dentária e suas associações em usuários de substâncias psicoativas dos CAPS AD dos municípios de Vitória, Vila Velha e Serra, ES, Brasil. Um estudo transversal foi realizado com 280 participantes, entre junho de 2015 e fevereiro de 2016, por meio de cinco roteiros, um para os dados sociodemográficos e percepção de saúde, outro para saúde bucal, o Oral Health Impact Profile, o Alcohol Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test e o World Health Organization Quality of Life. Os dados foram organizados em tabelas de frequência, analisados com o pacote estatístico SPSS 20, as comparações foram feitas com o teste de Fisher e Odds Ratio (OR) foi utilizado para verificar a força da associação entre as variáveis. A prevalência de dor na população estudada foi de 59,3% e os indivíduos que apresentaram impacto das condições bucais na qualidade de vida, tiveram 2,2 vezes mais chances de relatar dor de dente nos últimos 6 meses. A população estudada apresentou alta prevalência de dor dentária, o estudo aponta que a dor dentária interfere na qualidade de vida dos usuários de substâncias psicoativas que utilizam os serviços dos CAPS AD dos três municípios.

O objetivo deste artigo é avaliar a prevalência de impactos produzidos por condições bucais na qualidade de vida de funcionários públicos e possível associação com variáveis sociodemográficas, utilização de serviços odontológicos, dor dentária e necessidade de prótese. Este estudo transversal avaliou uma amostra de 286 funcionários. Foram utilizados quatro roteiros para a coleta de dados incluindo o Oral Health Impact Profile . A associação entre as variáveis foi verificada pelo teste exato de Fisher; o Odds Ratio avaliou a magnitude da associação entre o desfecho e a exposição. Foram ajustados modelos de regressão logística para cada dimensão. O número de indivíduos que declararam impacto foi de 93 (32,5%). A maior predição de impacto esteve associada à idade, condição socioeconômica, escolaridade, utilização de serviço odontológico, necessidade de prótese e dor de dente. Grande número de indivíduos declararam impacto na qualidade de vida devido a problemas bucais. The scope of this article is to verify the prevalence of the impact produced by oral health conditions on the quality of life of civil servants and the possible association with social and demographic variables, utilization of dental services, dental pain and the need for prosthetics. A cross-sectional study was conducted to assess a random sample of 286 public employees. Data was collected using four questionnaires including the Oral Health Impact Profile. The association between the variables was measured using Fisher's Exact Test; the Odds Ratio evaluated the strength of association between impact and exposure. Logistic regression models were adjusted for each dimension. Ninety-three individuals (32.5%) declared impacts. The main impact prediction was associated with age, social and economic status, education, the use of dental services, the need for prosthetics and dental pain. A considerable number of individuals declared an impact on quality of life due to oral conditions.

Resumen pt: Objetivo: Medir a percepcao e o impacto dos problemas de saude bucal na qualidade de vida de 270 usuarios dos servicos odontologicos de Vitoria (ES). Met...

Objective: To evaluate the impact on quality of life caused by oral health problems among administrative sector employees of a mixed-economy company, residents in Vitoria, Brazil. Material and Methods: This cross-sectional study used a random sample of 167 individuals. Quality of life measured by the subjective indicator OHIP-14, was the outcome considered; independent variables were sociodemographic, oral health dental services use and perceived prosthesis need. OHIP evaluates impairments in the three dimensions of social, psychological and physical functional conditions. To evaluate differences between groups, Chi-Square and Fisher’s Exact Tests were used (p

Resumen pt: Objetivo: Avaliar a realizacao de tratamento em dentes permanentes traumatizados. Metodo: Foi realizado um estudo transversal em 380 escolares entre sete...

Resumen pt: Objetivo: Avaliar, por meio do indicador subjetivo Oral Health Impact Profile, versao simplificada (OHIP-14), o impacto dos problemas bucais na qualidade...

Restauração; Banco de dentes; Sucesso e insucesso.

Amálgama; Resina composta; Amálgama adesivo.

OHIP; Qualidade de vida; Saúde bucal; Adultos idosos.

Fraturas radículares; Trauma dental.

Calibração de examinadores; Estatística Kappa; Estudos Epidemiológicos.

The objective was to examine the association between life events post diagnosis of breast câncer and metastasis. Cross-sectional study with 300 women attending a reference hospital in oncology in the Espírito Santo. Was used the instrument Life Events Units-LEU/VAS to evaluate life events reported by women. Data were analyzed by using the nonparametric Wilcoxon and chi-square tests. It was performed odds ratio calculation for the variables associated with metastasis. It was found that 21% of the sample reported at least one life event post diagnosis. Of the 46 women who developed metastases, 20 reported one or more life events (p = 0.001). The odds ratio calculated shows that having life events post diagnosis increases by 2.59 (1,37 - 4,91; p = 0,003) times the chance of developing metastasis. When considering the time between diagnosis and the onset of metastasis there was a median of 18.0 months. The study shows a relationship between life events and metastasis, however emphasize the importance of a more complex analysis to better understand the impacts of these events on the onset and progression of breast cancer.Objetivou-se examinar a associação entre os eventos de vida pós-diagnóstico de câncer de mama e o aparecimento de metástase. Estudo transversal realizado com 300 mulheres atendidas em um hospital de referência em oncologia no Espírito Santo. Utilizou-se o instrumento “Life Events Units- LEU/VAS”, para avaliar os eventos de vida relatados pelas mulheres. Os dados foram analisados através dos testes não paramétrico de Wilcoxon e qui-quadrado. Foi realizado cálculo de “odds ratio” para as variáveis associadas à metástase. Identificou-se que 21% da amostra relatou pelo menos um evento de vida após o diagnóstico. Das 46 mulheres que evoluíram para metástase, 20 relataram um ou mais eventos de vida (p = 0,001). O “odds ratio” calculado aponta que ter eventos de vida pós-diagnóstico aumenta em 2,59 (1,37 – 4,91; p = 0,003) vezes a chance de desenvolver metástase. Quando considerado o tempo transcorrido entre o diagnóstico e o surgimento da metástase observou-se uma mediana de 18,0 meses. O estudo mostra uma relação entre eventos de vida e metástase, entretanto, ressalta-se a importância de uma análise mais complexa para compreender melhor os impactos causados por esses eventos no surgimento e na progressão do câncer de mama.

Objetivo. Evaluar la calidad de vida de los niños y adolescentes a quienes se aplicó la escala Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory 3.0 Cancer Module. Metodología. Se hizo búsqueda en las bases de datos Scopus, Web of Science, BIREME, EBSCO host y PsycoInfo de los artículos en español, inglés o portugués publicados entre 1998 a 2013 que utilizaron la escala. Resultados. Se seleccionaron 21 artículos, de los cuales el 47.6% se realizó en América y un 61.9% se publicó en el período 2011-2013. El rango de puntuaciones para las dimensiones, en general, fue probablemente relacionado con la selección de los grupos de comparación porque se pueden observar la diversidad de los criterios de inclusión y variables para el análisis en cada estudio. No se puede comprobar la existencia de un patrón de una dimensión presente en las puntuaciones más pequeñas o más grandes en relación a otras dimensiones en la información de los niños / adolescentes o en la de los familiares. Conclusión. De lo anterior se desprende que las puntuaciones medias de las dimensiones globales no llegaron a valores por debajo de 30, y mayores puntuaciones por dimensiones están por encima de 80. La enfermera, quien se convierte en presencia constante en la vida de niños y adolescentes con cáncer, puede proporcionar una mejor calidad de vida. Por lo tanto, el desarrollo de las actividades de enfermería y del el equipo puede llevar a desmitificar, clarificar y ayudar a abordar todas las fases del proceso de la enfermedad y del tratamiento Objetivo. Avaliar a qualidade de vida de crianças e adolescentes com câncer de estudos que aplicaram o Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory 3.0 Cancer Module. Metodologia. Realizou-se a busca nas bases de dados Scopus, Web of Science, BIREME, EBSCO host y PsycoInfo de artigos em espanhol, inglês e português e publicados entre 1998 a 2013 que utilizararam Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory 3.0 Cancer Module. Resultados. Selecionou-se 21 artigos, dos +quais 47,6% foram realizados na América e 61,9% das publicações estavam compreendidas entre os anos de 2011 a 2013. A variação dos escores por dimensões e o geral provavelmente esteve relacionada com a seleção dos grupos de comparação pois, pode-se perceber a diversidade dos critérios de inclusão e das variáveis para a análise em cada estudo. Não se pode verificar a existência de um padrão de uma dimensão apresentar sempre a menor ou o maior escore em relação as outras dimensões nem para o relato das crianças/adolescentes nem o relato dos parentes. Conclusão. Conclui-se que as médias dos escores por dimensões e o geral não alcançaram valores abaixo de 30 e os maiores escores por dimensões estão acima de 80. A enfermagem que se torna presença constante na vida das crianças e adolescentes com câncer pode proporcionar uma melhor qualidade de vida; pois, ao desenvolver as atividades de enfermagem, a equipe pode desmistificar, esclarecer e auxiliar no enfrentamento de todas as fases do processo do adoecimento e do tratamento.

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Dental pain is a major reason for looking for dental services. Toothache may prevent or impair daily activities, such as working, having fun or socializing. This study aimed at evaluating dental pain prevalence in the last six months, among employees of the Teaching Hospital, Vitoria, ES. METHODS: This was an analytical, observational cross-sectional study. Data were collected by six trained interviewers by means of standardized interviews filling a questionnaire previously used by other studies about toothache among employees of the state of Espirito Santo, which included demographic and social information, as well as toothache report, type of pain (spontaneous or induced), use of dental services and employment bond. Confidence level of 95%, error of 5% and expected prevalence of 50% were used for sample calculation. Final sample was made up of 265 employees. The association between studied variables and dental pain prevalence was observed using Pearson Chi-square test with significance level of 5%. Odds Ratio and respective confidence intervals (CI- 95%) were estimated for statistically significant variables. RESULTS: Dental pain prevalence was 65.7%. Employees with up to 39 years of age (p=0.004, OR=2.081 CI 95%=1.226; 3.530), of economic classes C and D (p=0.007, OR=1.968 CI 95%=1.173; 3.30) and those receiving up to three minimum wages have reported higher dental pain prevalence (p=0.000, OR=2.829 CI=1.611; 4.967). CONCLUSION: There has been high dental pain prevalence among employees. Strategies to decrease such event should be implemented aiming at improving quality of life of such employees. RESUMO JUSTIFICATIVA E OBJETIVOS: A dor de origem dental é um dos principais motivos da utilização de serviços odontológicos. A dor de dente pode impedir ou dificultar atividades diárias, tais como trabalhar, se divertir e se relacionar com outras pessoas. O objetivo deste estudo foi verificar a prevalência de dor de origem dental nos últimos seis meses em funcionários do Hospital Universitário, Vitória, ES. MÉTODOS: Foi realizado um estudo analítico, do tipo observacional com delineamento transversal. Seis entrevistadores treinados coletaram os dados pelo método de entrevista padronizada preenchendo um questionário previamente utilizado em outros estudos sobre dor de dente em trabalhadores capixabas que incluía informações demográficas e sociais dos participantes, bem como o relato de dor de dente, tipo de dor (espontânea ou provocada), utilização de serviços odontológicos e tipo de vínculo empregatício. Para o cálculo amostral, os parâmetros utilizados foram nível de confiança de 95%, erro de 5% e prevalência esperada de 50%. A amostra final foi de 265 funcionários. A associação entre as variáveis do estudo e a prevalência de dor de dente foi verificada por meio do teste Qui-quadrado de Pearson com nível de significância de 5%. Estimaram-se os valores do Odds Ratio e respectivos intervalos de confiança (IC-95%) para as variáveis com significância estatística. RESULTADOS: A prevalência de dor de origem dental foi de 65,7%. Funcionários com até 39 anos (p=0,004, OR=2,081 IC95%=1,226;3,530), inseridos nas classes econômicas C e D, (p=0,007, OR=1,968 IC 95%=1,173;3,30) e aqueles que recebiam até 3 salários mínimos relataram maior prevalência de dor de origem dental (p=0,000, OR=2,829 IC=1,611;4,967). CONCLUSÃO: Observou-se alta prevalência de dor de dente em funcionários. Estratégias direcionadas à redução do evento devem ser implementadas com vistas à melhora da qualidade de vida desses trabalhadores.

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Studies carried out worldwide have shown that the incidence of dental pain is one reason leading people to look for dental services and that it impairs quality of life. This study aimed at observing the prevalence of dental pain, pain-related absenteeism and possible associations with sociodemographic characteristics.METHODS:This was an analytical, observational and transversal study using a randomized sample of 312 public servants obtained from a universe of 994 employees of the City Hall of Marataízes, ES. A structured script with 27 items was used for data collection, which was carried out between May and June 2009, by three qualified servants. Chi-square and Fisher Exact tests were used to compare dental pain percentages and absenteeism to sociodemographic factors.RESULTS:The prevalence of dental pain among employees was 57.0%, with higher prevalence among those with socioeconomic condition C/D/E (OR= 1.560). From those reporting dental pain, 17.8% have missed work, with higher prevalence of those of socioeconomic condition C/D/E (OR= 3.816) and with incomplete high school (OR= 2.298).CONCLUSION:High dental pain prevalence was observed and enough to produce absenteeism, with higher frequency among workers of less favored economic classes and with lower education level. JUSTIFICATIVA E OBJETIVOS:Pesquisas realizadas em todo o mundo demonstram que a ocorrência de dor de dente é uma das razões que levam as pessoas a procurar o serviço odontológico, comprometendo a qualidade de vida. O objetivo deste estudo foi verificar a prevalência da dor dentária, absenteísmo motivado pela dor e possíveis associações com características sociodemográficas.MÉTODOS:Estudo analítico, observacional, transversal utilizou uma amostra aleatória de 312 servidores obtida de um universo de 994 funcionários da Prefeitura do município de Marataízes, ES. Foi utilizado um roteiro estruturado com 27 itens para a coleta de dados, realizada entre maio e junho de 2009, por três servidoras treinadas. Para comparação dos percentuais de dor dentária e absenteísmo com os fatores sociodemográficos foram utilizados os testes Qui-quadrado e Exato de Fisher.RESULTADOS:A prevalência de dor dentária entre os funcionários foi de 57,0%, com maior prevalência naqueles com condição socioeconômica C/D/E (OR=1,560). Dos que sentiram dor dentária, 17,8% faltaram ao trabalho, com maior prevalência para os de condição socioeconômica C/D/E (OR=3,816) e com escolaridade até o ensino médio incompleto (OR= 2,298).CONCLUSÃO:Alta prevalência de dor de dente foi observada e suficiente para produzir absenteísmo, com maior frequência em trabalhadores inseridos nas classes econômicas menos favorecidas e com menor escolaridade.

The scope of this article is to verify the prevalence of the impact produced by oral health conditions on the quality of life of civil servants and the possible association with social and demographic variables, utilization of dental services, dental pain and the need for prosthetics. A cross-sectional study was conducted to assess a random sample of 286 public employees. Data was collected using four questionnaires including the Oral Health Impact Profile. The association between the variables was measured using Fisher's Exact Test; the Odds Ratio evaluated the strength of association between impact and exposure. Logistic regression models were adjusted for each dimension. Ninety-three individuals (32.5%) declared impacts. The main impact prediction was associated with age, social and economic status, education, the use of dental services, the need for prosthetics and dental pain. A considerable number of individuals declared an impact on quality of life due to oral conditions.

The aim of this study was to analyze the prevalence of dental pain, absenteeism induced by dental pain, and the association with socio-demographic characteristics. The research had a cross-sectional design using a random sample of 170 municipal employees from the City of Venda Nova do Imigrante, Espírito Santo state, Brazil, selected from a universe of 545 individuals. Data was collected using a 27-item questionnaire applied by a municipal worker. The comparison of dental pain and prevalence of absenteeism with socio-demographic and functional characteristics was verified using Fisher's Exact test. The research project was approved by an Ethics Research Committee. The prevalence of dental pain among the employees was 43% and half of these felt dental pains at work. Absenteeism related to dental pain was 23.4%. Workers with lower instruction level were twice as likely to have dental pain (OR = 2,144, IC95% = 1,141; 4,030). Male subjects (OR = 5,714, IC95% = 1,773; 18,416), less years of education (OR = 4,875, IC95% = 1,405; 16,909) and less family income (OR = 3,613, IC95% = 0,931; 14,021) were related with higher absenteeism caused by dental pain. High dental pain frequency revealed in this study indicates that health promotion policies are needed to improve the quality of life of workers.

The scope of this paper was to evaluate the prevalence of the impact of oral health problems on quality of life, and its association with socio-demographic and clinical variables and the use of dental services by adults and the elderly in Marechal Floriano. A cross-sectional study was conducted on a random sample of 237 participants. Data was collected by Municipal Community Health Agents using four questionnaires with items about the socio-demographic and oral health status of the participants, dental practice structure and oral health impact profile (OHIP-14). The greatest impact perception related to oral health problems was found in individuals over 40 years of age (OR= 2.37 IC 95%=1.375;4.098), those with a perceived need for removable partial dentures (OR= 2.771 IC 95%=1.488;5.162), and full removable dentures (OR= 2.292 IC 95%=1.305;4.026). The impact prevalence was of 35% and revealed an association with age and the perceived need for partial and full dentures. Subjective indicators must be used in conjunction with objective indicators to determine the population's treatment needs, thereby improving oral health and quality of life of the population.

Paciente especial; Deficiência auditiva; Condicionamento psicológico.