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Oral Health-Related Quality of Life among Refugees: A Questionnaire-Based Study.
- Source :
- Healthcare (2227-9032); Aug2024, Vol. 12 Issue 15, p1525, 9p
- Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Objectives: The issue of oral health problems among refugees, not only during their journey but also once they arrive at their destination, is a current one. This study aimed to evaluate the oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) of refugees, with the intention of highlighting a potential need for improved education and easier access to dental care. Materials and methods: A questionnaire based on the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14) was distributed via hyperlink on social media, targeting individuals with a refugee background to collect data on their OHRQoL. Results: A total of 401 participants completed the questionnaire. The median OHIP score for all participants was 8 (IQR 2–17) out of a maximum of 56, with 0 representing the best possible OHRQoL. The median OHIP score was 6 (IQR 2–16) for male and 8 (IQR 2–18) for female participants. Conclusion: A comparison of the OHIP score from this study with reference values from non-refugee populations shows an elevated score and, thus, a lower oral quality of life. Clinical relevance: The findings of this study indicate a clear need for enhanced access to dental care for refugees, coupled with an educational initiative aimed at fostering an appreciation of the importance of daily dental hygiene. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- DENTAL care
HEALTH services accessibility
SOCIAL media
PSYCHOLOGY of refugees
QUESTIONNAIRES
PILOT projects
KRUSKAL-Wallis Test
LOGISTIC regression analysis
ORAL hygiene
DESCRIPTIVE statistics
CHI-squared test
MANN Whitney U Test
DENTAL hygiene
QUALITY of life
INTENTION
COMPARATIVE studies
DATA analysis software
ORAL health
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 22279032
- Volume :
- 12
- Issue :
- 15
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Healthcare (2227-9032)
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 178951214
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12151525