Relationship between Malocclusion, Bullying, and Quality of Life in Students from Low Social Development Area: A Cross-Sectional Study

ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze the relationship between malocclusion and bullying and its impact on the well-being and quality of life of students from low social development areas. Material and Methods: This cross-sectional study included 243 schoolchildren between 10 and 17 years. Malocclusion was analyzed using Dental Aesthetic Index. Bullying and self-perception of the impact of one's oral condition on quality of life and interpersonal relationships were assessed by questions from National Survey of Schoolchildren's Health and Child Perceptions Questionnaire 11-14 (CPQ11-14). Data were analyzed using the Spearman correlation coefficient and Mann-Whitney tests, considering groups: 10-11, 12-14 and 15-17 years. Results: No correlation was observed between malocclusion and bullying. However, in the 12-14 group, poor correlations were found between malocclusion and the CPQ11-14 (0.226) and between malocclusion and being shy/embarrassed due to oral aspects (0.298). Positive correlations were observed between bullying and the impact on the quality of life in the 10-11 (0.420) and 12-14 (0.425) groups. In the older group, a positive correlation (0.724) was observed between the concern about what others think of their oral health and the impact on their quality of life. Conclusion: There was no evidence of a relationship between malocclusion and bullying. However, the oral conditions negatively affected the interpersonal relationships and the student's quality of life.

Oral health condition and interpersonal relationship of scholars of a public institution

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the oral health status and to analyze the self- erception of the impact of oral health statuson the interpersonal relationship of students from a local school in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Methods: A non-probabilistic sample was used, consisting of 260 children and adolescents aged 8 to 15 years. Oral health status was evaluated by clinical examination according to the World Health Organization criteria. The perception of the students of their oral health status was assessed by interview using a questionnaire developed from PeNSE (Brazilian National School Health survey) and CPQ 11-14 (Child Perception Questionnaire). Chi- quare and Fisher's exact test were used, with level of significance of 5% (p< 0.05). Results: A DMFT index equal to 0 was observed in 51.5% of the participants. The questionnaire revealed that most students were happy about their own smile (88.1%). However, 35.8% had already avoided smiling and 18.5% had refrained from some daily activities because of the appearance of their teeth. Conclusion: Although half of the students were free of dental caries and most were satisfied with their smile, a sizable number felt upset and embarrassed about their teeth, which may interfere in the relationship with their peers.

Objetivo: O objetivo desse trabalho foi avaliar a condição de saúde bucal e analisar a autopercepção do impacto da saúde bucal no relacionamento interpessoal de escolares de uma instituição da rede pública municipal do Rio de Janeiro, Brasil. Método: A amostra foi do tipo não probabilística, sendo composta por 260 crianças e adolescentes, de 8 a 15 anos. A condição bucal foi verificada através de exame clínico de acordo com os critérios da Organização Mundial da Saúde. A percepção dos escolares em relação a própria condição bucal foi avaliada através de entrevista, cujo instrumento foi desenvolvido a partir da Pesquisa Nacional de Saúde do Escolar, 2012 e do Child Perception Questionnaire ( CPQ). 11-14 Os testes qui-quadrado e Exato de Fisher foram utilizados com nível designificância de 5% (p<0,05). Resultados: 51,5% da amostra apresentou CPOD zero. A análise do questionário mostrou que a maioria está feliz com o próprio sorriso (88,1%). Porém, 35,8% relatou já ter evitado sorrir e 18,5% já deixou de realizar alguma atividade por causa dos dentes. Conclusão: Embora a metade dos escolares se apresente livre de cárie e a maioria goste dopróprio sorriso, uma parcela considerável demonstra sentimentos como chateação e vergonha, podendo interferir no relacionamento com seus pares.