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Access to oral health care and treatment needs of HIV positive paediatric patients / Acesso aos serviços de saúde bucal e necessidade de tratamento de pacientes infantis
Sowole, C. A; Orenuga, O. O; Naidoo, S.
Affiliation
  • Sowole, C. A; University of Lagos. College of Medicine. Department of Child Dental Health. Lagos. NG
  • Orenuga, O. O; University of Lagos. College of Medicine. Department of Child Dental Health. Lagos. NG
  • Naidoo, S; University of the Western Cape. Faculty of Dentistry. Department of Community Denti stry. Private Bag X1. ZA
Pesqui. bras. odontopediatria clín. integr ; 9(2): 141-146, maio-ago. 2009.
Article in Pt | LILACS, BBO | ID: biblio-873964
Responsible library: BR1264.1
ABSTRACT

Objective:

An assessment of the oral manifestations, oral health status and treatment needs of paediatric patients with HIV infection.

Method:

This is a descriptive study of 55 patients presenting at the special paediatric clinic of the Lagos University Teaching Hospital. A pre-tested questionnaire was used to determine oral health status and treatment needs.

Results:

Fifty five children made up of 29 (52.7%) males and 26 (47.3%) females were examined. Age range was 6 months to 16 years. Over two-thirds (69.1%) of the children had good oral hygiene. Fourteen (25.5%) had gingivitis. Dental caries was seen in about a third, 17 (30.9%). The most common mucosal lesion was candidiasis. Most of the patient would benefit from oral health counseling. However over a third, 38.2% would require restorative treatment.

Conclusion:

Paediatric dentists should collaborate with health professionals for effective management of these patients.
RESUMO

Objetivo:

Avaliar as manifestações orais, o estado de saúde bucal e as necessidades de tratamento de pacientes infantis com HIV.

Método:

Trata-se de um estudo descritivo de 55 pacientes atendidos na clínica infantil do Hospital Escola da Universidade de Lagos. Um questionário pré-testado foi utilizado para determinar o status de saúde oral e as necessidades de tratamento.

Resultados:

Vinte e nove crianças eram meninos (52,7%) e 26 (47,3%) eram meninas. A idade variou de 6 meses a 16 anos. Mais de dois terços [69,1%] das crianças possuíam uma boa higiene oral. Catorze crianças (25,5%) tinham gengivite, enquanto 17 apresentavam lesões de cárie dentária (30,9%). A lesão mais comumente encontrada foi a candidíase. A maioria dos pacientes poderiam se beneficiar de orientação de saúde bucal. Entretanto, mais de um terço, 38,2% necessitavam de tratamento restaurador.

Conclusão:

Odontopediatras devem contribuir com os demais profissionais de saúde para o efetivo manejo destes pacientes.
Subject(s)
Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: BBO / LILACS Main subject: Oral Hygiene / Patients / Oral Health / Epidemiology, Descriptive / HIV / Pediatric Dentistry / Health Services Accessibility / Mouth Type of study: Evaluation_studies Aspects: Determinantes_sociais_saude / Patient_preference Limits: Child / Female / Humans / Male Language: Pt Journal: Brazilian Research in Pediatric Dentistry and Integrated Clinic / Pesqui. bras. odontopediatria clín. integr / Pesquisa brasileira em odontopediatria e clínica integrada (Impresso) / Pesquisa brasileira em odontopediatria e clínica integrada (Online) Journal subject: ODONTOLOGIA Year: 2009 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Nigeria / South Africa Country of publication: Brazil
Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: BBO / LILACS Main subject: Oral Hygiene / Patients / Oral Health / Epidemiology, Descriptive / HIV / Pediatric Dentistry / Health Services Accessibility / Mouth Type of study: Evaluation_studies Aspects: Determinantes_sociais_saude / Patient_preference Limits: Child / Female / Humans / Male Language: Pt Journal: Brazilian Research in Pediatric Dentistry and Integrated Clinic / Pesqui. bras. odontopediatria clín. integr / Pesquisa brasileira em odontopediatria e clínica integrada (Impresso) / Pesquisa brasileira em odontopediatria e clínica integrada (Online) Journal subject: ODONTOLOGIA Year: 2009 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Nigeria / South Africa Country of publication: Brazil