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Factors associated with self-reported dental visits among older melbournians: the MELSHA study 2008 data collection / Factores asociados con visitas dentales autoinformadas entre melbournianos mayores: el estudio MELSHA 2008 recopilación de datos
Mariño, Rodrigo; Enticott, Joanne; Elsamman, Mahmoud; Etzion, Rachel; Ferooz, Maryam; Fujihara, Ryuun; Hancock, Hugo; He, Julian; Kendig, Hall; Browning, Colette.
Affiliation
  • Mariño, Rodrigo; University of Melbourne. Melbourne Dental School. Melbourne. AU
  • Enticott, Joanne; Monash University. Melbourne. AU
  • Elsamman, Mahmoud; University of Melbourne. Melbourne Dental School. Melbourne. AU
  • Etzion, Rachel; University of Melbourne. Melbourne Dental School. Melbourne. AU
  • Ferooz, Maryam; University of Melbourne. Melbourne Dental School. Melbourne. AU
  • Fujihara, Ryuun; University of Melbourne. Melbourne Dental School. Melbourne. AU
  • Hancock, Hugo; University of Melbourne. Melbourne Dental School. Melbourne. AU
  • He, Julian; University of Melbourne. Melbourne Dental School. Melbourne. AU
  • Kendig, Hall; Australia National University. Canberra. AU
  • Browning, Colette; Australia National University. Canberra. AU
J. oral res. (Impresa) ; 8(4): 275-281, nov. 5, 2019. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1145348
Responsible library: CL30.1
ABSTRACT

Objective:

To describe self-reported oral health-care visits and associated factors in older adults in Melbourne, Australia. Material and

Methods:

201 older adults, 79-96 years, took part in the Melbourne Longitudinal Studies on Healthy Ageing (MELSHA) in 2008. Participants who visited a dentist within 12-months prior were identified. Logistic regression examined factors associated with the 12-month visits.

Results:

47.7% reported visits to the dentist in the previous 12 months. Multivariate analyses showed dentate participants (OR=11.27; 95% CI 4.38-29.00) were more likely to have a 12-month visit, and; those receiving a government pension or benefit were less likely to have a 12-month visit (OR=0.38; 95% CI 0.18-0.79).

Conclusion:

Compared with existing data on the oral health of older Australians, MELSHA participants appear to have lower dental attendance. Findings highlight the need to increase older people sl eeking oral health-care, and the need to collect information to identify influencers of oral health service usage.
RESUMEN

Objetivo:

Describir las visitas de atención de salud bucal autoreportadas y los factores asociados en adultos mayores en Melbourne, Australia.

Métodos:

201 adultos mayores, de 79 a 96 años, participaron en los Estudios longitudinales de Envejecimiento Saludable en Melbourne (MELSHA) en 2008. Se identificaron los participantes que visitaron a un dentista dentro de los 12 meses anteriores. La regresión logística examinó los factores asociados con haber visitado el dentists en los ultimos 12 meses.

Resultados:

el 47,7% informó visitas al dentista en los 12 meses anteriores. Los análisis multivariados mostraron que los participantes dentados (OR=11.27; IC 95%4.38-29.00) tenían más probabilidades de haber visitado al dentista en los ultimos 12 meses; y aquellos que recibieron una pensión o beneficio del gobierno tenían menos probabilidades de haber reportado una visita en los ultimos 12 meses (OR=0,38; IC del 95%0,18 a 0,79).

Conclusión:

en comparación con los datos existentes sobre la salud oral de los australianos adultos mayores, los participantes de MELSHA reportaron una menor asistencia dental. Los resultados resaltan la necesidad de aumentar que adultos mayores busquen atención de salud bucal, y la necesidad de recopilar información para identificar influyentes en el uso de servicios de salud bucal.
Subject(s)


Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: LILACS Main subject: Dental Care / Dental Health Services Limits: Aged / Aged, 80 and over / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: Oceania Language: English Journal: J. oral res. (Impresa) Journal subject: Dentistry Year: 2019 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Australia Institution/Affiliation country: Australia National University/AU / Monash University/AU / University of Melbourne/AU

Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: LILACS Main subject: Dental Care / Dental Health Services Limits: Aged / Aged, 80 and over / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: Oceania Language: English Journal: J. oral res. (Impresa) Journal subject: Dentistry Year: 2019 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Australia Institution/Affiliation country: Australia National University/AU / Monash University/AU / University of Melbourne/AU
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