Health and Quality of Life of Individuals with Dental Conditions during COVID-19 Lockdown in Jordan.
Oral Health Prev Dent
; 20(1): 449-455, 2022 Nov 23.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2141661
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
To assess the level of health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and its predictors among individuals with dental conditions requiring treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic in Jordan, and to highlight COVID-19 impacts on these individuals' mental health and dental care. MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
A cross-sectional online-based survey was conducted. The study questionnaire was composed of items related to stress during COVID-19. Descriptive analyses were used to describe the study's main outcome measures, and multiple variable regression analysis was conducted to identify the quality of life predictors.RESULTS:
Participants' HRQoL mean scores as measured by SF-12 were 69.5 (± 19.3) for the physical component and 58.9 (± 21.1) for the mental component. Mean scores for depression, anxiety, and stress measured by DASS21 were 10.1, 7.8, and 11.7, respectively. The regression model showed depression (ß = -0.76 [95%CI -0.92 to -0.59], p < 0.001), stress (ß = -1.74 [95%CI -2.53 to -0.94], p < 0.001), and oral HRQoL (ß = -1.25 [95%CI -1.95 to -0.55], p = 0.001) as statistically significant negative predictors for HRQoL. Finally, family income was identified as positive significant predictor for HRQoL (ß = 2.51 [95%CI 0.06 to 4.95], p = 0.045).CONCLUSION:
This study found that patients with dental issues had a low quality of life and a high level of mental health symptoms during COVID-19 in Jordan. Healthcare policymakers should consider the continuation of dental services when planning for similar emergencies in the future, particularly if accompanied by lockdowns.Keywords
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International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Quality of Life
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
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Qualitative research
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Randomized controlled trials
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Oral Health Prev Dent
Journal subject:
Dentistry
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
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