Factors influencing subjective orthodontic treatment need and culture-related differences among Chinese natives and foreign inhabitants / 国际口腔科学杂志·英文版
International Journal of Oral Science
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(4): 149-157, 2010.
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ABSTRACT
<p><b>AIM</b>The aim of this survey was to compare Chinese natives and foreign inhabitants in Chengdu, China, with respect to (1) attitudes towards dental appearance, (2) subjective orthodontic treatment need, and (3) the main factors influencing orthodontic treatment need.</p><p><b>METHODOLOGY</b>A total of 522 subjects, including 227 foreign inhabitants and 295 Chinese natives in Chengdu participated in the survey. A simple random sampling method was adopted and a face-to-face interview was conducted at some public sites using a questionnaire. Data was entered by two persons synchronously using Epidata 3.0, and SPSS 13.0 was used to analyze these data.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>89.0% of foreign inhabitants were satisfied with their teeth compared to only 46.8% of Chinese natives. Females were more dissatisfied with their teeth than males. Chinese natives put improving appearance as the top priority (55.9%) for seeking orthodontic treatment; however, in foreign inhabitants, the main reason for seeking treatment was to improve masticatory function (44.1%), followed by "to be pretty" (35.2%). The importance of well-aligned teeth and self-perception of psychosocial impact of malocclusion were the same two main factors influencing subjective orthodontic treatment need (P < 0.05) in foreign inhabitants and Chinese natives. Subjective orthodontic treatment need between the two target groups was significantly different (P < 0.05).</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>(1) It was very common that Chinese natives were dissatisfied with their dental appearance, and their subjective orthodontic treatment needs were high. (2) There were some differences in orthodontic treatment motives between the two target groups. (3) There were differences in subjective orthodontic treatment needs between foreign inhabitants and Chinese natives. However, the prominent influential factors were almost the same. There may be benefit to understanding subjective orthodontic needs of different races.</p>
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Asunto principal:
Ortodoncia Correctiva
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Satisfacción Personal
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Fisiología
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Psicología
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Autoimagen
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Actitud Frente a la Salud
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Aceptación de la Atención de Salud
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China
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Factores Sexuales
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Evaluación de Necesidades
Tipo de estudio:
Investigación cualitativa
Límite:
Adolescente
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Adulto
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Femenino
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Humanos
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Masculino
País/Región como asunto:
Asia
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
International Journal of Oral Science
Año:
2010
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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