Correlation of Untreated Dental Caries and Oral Health-Related Quality of Life Amongst School Children: A Cross-Sectional Study
Introduction: Untreated dental caries can drastically affect a child’s oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL). This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of untreated caries and their impact on children’s quality of life. Materials and Methods: The oral cavity of 640 children aged 12-15 years...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2024-12-01
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| Series: | Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences |
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| Online Access: | https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_1370_24 |
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| Summary: | Introduction:
Untreated dental caries can drastically affect a child’s oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL). This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of untreated caries and their impact on children’s quality of life.
Materials and Methods:
The oral cavity of 640 children aged 12-15 years attending municipal corporation secondary schools was examined using the PUFA index. OHRQoL was assessed with the Child Oral Health Impact Profile - Simplified (COHIP-SF) questionnaire, comprising 19 questions.
Results:
The mean PUFA score was 0.98 ± 1.356, and the mean COHIP total score was 15.32 ± 11.34. The total COHIP score exhibited a strong negative correlation (correlation coefficient = -0.80) with the PUFA score.
Conclusion:
Higher PUFA scores had detrimental effects on quality of life, with the greatest concerns in socio-emotional well-being and self-image. |
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| ISSN: | 0976-4879 0975-7406 |