The mediation effects of psychological factors in the relationship between mouth dryness and oral health related quality of life / 대한구강보건학회지
Journal of Korean Academy of Oral Health
;
: 31-40, 2014.
Artigo
em Coreano
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES:
The aim of this study was to investigate the role of psychological factors as mediators in the casual relationship between mouth dryness and oral health-related quality of life of adults and to explore gender differences in what psychological factors play an important role in mediating the path of mouth dryness to quality of life.METHODS:
Self-administered questionnaires were distributed to 321 adults who are above 20 and under 65 years of age. Collected data were analyzed via statistical packages using a multi-group analysis through the SEM (Structural Equation Model).RESULTS:
Based on the statistical analysis, stress was a major psychological factor in male subjects. While depression served as a main mediator in female subjects. We discovered that the path coefficients of the following paths showed significant gender differences mouth dryness --> depression, depression --> quality of life, stress --> quality of life.CONCLUSIONS:
A gender-specific approach regarding effective prevention of stress and depression may be important for understanding the relationship between mouth dryness and quality of life.
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Assunto principal:
Psicologia
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Qualidade de Vida
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Xerostomia
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Saúde Bucal
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Inquéritos e Questionários
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Negociação
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Depressão
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Boca
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo prognóstico
Limite:
Adulto
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Feminino
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Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
Journal of Korean Academy of Oral Health
Ano de publicação:
2014
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