Factors Associated with Self‐reported Oral Health Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults in a Rural Province of Thailand
Yaowapa Chantaraboot,1,2 Nithimar Sermsuti-anuwat3 1Master of Science Program in Geriatric Dentistry and Special Patients Care (International Program), Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand; 2Department of Dentistry, Phon Thong Hospital, PhonThong, Roi Et, Thailand; 3Acad...
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| description | Yaowapa Chantaraboot,1,2 Nithimar Sermsuti-anuwat3 1Master of Science Program in Geriatric Dentistry and Special Patients Care (International Program), Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand; 2Department of Dentistry, Phon Thong Hospital, PhonThong, Roi Et, Thailand; 3Academic Affairs Division, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, ThailandCorrespondence: Nithimar Sermsuti-anuwat, Email nithimar.s@chula.ac.thBackground: Limited research has focused on self-reported oral health in older Thai individuals.Objective: We explored the factors associated with self-reported oral health among older adults residing in rural Thailand.Methods: This cross-sectional study included males and females aged ≥ 60 years living in Phon Thong district, Roi Et province, a rural area in northeast Thailand. This community-based study was conducted between May 2021 and December 2021. A trained interviewer administered a face-to-face interview questionnaire. Study data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Pearson’s chi-squared test, and binary logistic regression.Results: In total, 249 older individuals completed the interviews. Most study participants were aged ≥ 67 years (55.8%), with a mean age of 66.92 years. Pearson’s chi-squared test showed statistically significant associations between self-reported oral health and age (P = 0.035) and chewing ability (P = 0.005). The multivariate binary logistic regression analysis revealed significant associations between self-reported poor oral health and older age (AOR = 0.290, 95% CI: 0.091– 0.925) and chewing discomfort (AOR = 4.032, 95% CI:1.119– 14.56). We observed no significant associations between self-reported oral health and sex, toothbrushing frequency, and speaking ability.Conclusion: Younger respondents with chewing discomfort were more likely to self-report poor oral health. In rural areas, nonprofessional health providers can use a single-item self-reported oral health question as a simple tool for evaluating oral health status in the elderly. Moreover, dental health education programs are needed to help older individuals improve their oral self-care, access dental services, and achieve appropriate oral function. Such programs are essential for promoting good oral health in this population, particularly among “younger” elders.Keywords: geriatric dentistry, oral function, oral health, health promotion, self‐reported oral health |
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| spelling | doaj.art-ef75a546e029491081bf9f49f3eb9f172022-12-22T03:13:48ZengDove Medical PressJournal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare1178-23902022-09-01Volume 152111211978406Factors Associated with Self‐reported Oral Health Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults in a Rural Province of ThailandChantaraboot YSermsuti-anuwat NYaowapa Chantaraboot,1,2 Nithimar Sermsuti-anuwat3 1Master of Science Program in Geriatric Dentistry and Special Patients Care (International Program), Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand; 2Department of Dentistry, Phon Thong Hospital, PhonThong, Roi Et, Thailand; 3Academic Affairs Division, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, ThailandCorrespondence: Nithimar Sermsuti-anuwat, Email nithimar.s@chula.ac.thBackground: Limited research has focused on self-reported oral health in older Thai individuals.Objective: We explored the factors associated with self-reported oral health among older adults residing in rural Thailand.Methods: This cross-sectional study included males and females aged ≥ 60 years living in Phon Thong district, Roi Et province, a rural area in northeast Thailand. This community-based study was conducted between May 2021 and December 2021. A trained interviewer administered a face-to-face interview questionnaire. Study data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Pearson’s chi-squared test, and binary logistic regression.Results: In total, 249 older individuals completed the interviews. Most study participants were aged ≥ 67 years (55.8%), with a mean age of 66.92 years. Pearson’s chi-squared test showed statistically significant associations between self-reported oral health and age (P = 0.035) and chewing ability (P = 0.005). The multivariate binary logistic regression analysis revealed significant associations between self-reported poor oral health and older age (AOR = 0.290, 95% CI: 0.091– 0.925) and chewing discomfort (AOR = 4.032, 95% CI:1.119– 14.56). We observed no significant associations between self-reported oral health and sex, toothbrushing frequency, and speaking ability.Conclusion: Younger respondents with chewing discomfort were more likely to self-report poor oral health. In rural areas, nonprofessional health providers can use a single-item self-reported oral health question as a simple tool for evaluating oral health status in the elderly. Moreover, dental health education programs are needed to help older individuals improve their oral self-care, access dental services, and achieve appropriate oral function. Such programs are essential for promoting good oral health in this population, particularly among “younger” elders.Keywords: geriatric dentistry, oral function, oral health, health promotion, self‐reported oral healthhttps://www.dovepress.com/factors-associated-with-selfreported-oral-health-among-community-dwell-peer-reviewed-fulltext-article-JMDHgeriatric dentistryoral functionoral healthhealth promotionself‐reported oral health |
| spellingShingle | Chantaraboot Y Sermsuti-anuwat N Factors Associated with Self‐reported Oral Health Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults in a Rural Province of Thailand Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare geriatric dentistry oral function oral health health promotion self‐reported oral health |
| title | Factors Associated with Self‐reported Oral Health Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults in a Rural Province of Thailand |
| title_full | Factors Associated with Self‐reported Oral Health Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults in a Rural Province of Thailand |
| title_fullStr | Factors Associated with Self‐reported Oral Health Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults in a Rural Province of Thailand |
| title_full_unstemmed | Factors Associated with Self‐reported Oral Health Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults in a Rural Province of Thailand |
| title_short | Factors Associated with Self‐reported Oral Health Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults in a Rural Province of Thailand |
| title_sort | factors associated with self x2010 reported oral health among community dwelling older adults in a rural province of thailand |
| topic | geriatric dentistry oral function oral health health promotion self‐reported oral health |
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