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Cad. saúde pública ; 28(6): 1101-1110, jun. 2012. tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-626648

ABSTRACT

This study focused on self-perceived oral health of the elderly and associated variables. The sample consisted of 321 functionally independent individuals 60 years or older living in Parnaíba, Piauí State, Brazil. Oral examinations were performed and questionnaires were applied during home visits. The elderly presented poor oral health, with mean DMFT 29.41 (SD = 4.10). However, their self-perceived oral health was positive, with 52% showing high scores according to the Geriatric Oral Health Assessment Index (GOHAI). Multivariate analysis showed that predictors of self-perceived oral health included the need for upper prostheses, oral mucosal lesions, and self-rated oral health. The most important predictor was self-rated oral health, with a weight of 20% variation in self-perceived oral health. In conclusion, subjective measurement of oral health in the elderly is less associated with their actual clinical status and more with other subjective factors.


Este estudo objetivou identificar a autopercepção da saúde bucal de idosos e investigar as variáveis associadas a essa autopercepção. Foram pesquisados 321 indivíduos, de 60 anos ou mais, funcionalmente independentes, residentes do Município de Parnaíba, Piauí, Brasil. Realizaram-se exames clínicos bucais e aplicaram-se formulários durante visitas domiciliares. Os idosos apresentaram precárias condições de saúde bucal, com média CPOD de 29,41, (DP = 4,10). A autopercepção da saúde bucal, medida pelo Geriatric Oral Health Assessment Index (GOHAI), no entanto, foi positiva, 52% dos idosos obtiveram escores altos no GOHAI. Resultados da análise multivariada demonstraram que os preditores da autopercepção foram necessidade de prótese superior, alterações em tecido mole e autoavaliação de saúde bucal. A preditora mais importante foi a autoavaliação de saúde bucal, com um peso de 20% na variação da autopercepção. Concluiu-se que a medida subjetiva relacionada à saúde bucal dos idosos está menos associada às situações clínicas que eles apresentam e mais ligada a outros fatores subjetivos.


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Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Female , Humans , Middle Aged , Diagnostic Self Evaluation , Geriatric Assessment/statistics & numerical data , Oral Health , Brazil , Dental Health Surveys , Dentures , Health of the Elderly , Quality of Life , Socioeconomic Factors
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