Oral Health and Quality of Life in Greek Adults
Author Information
Author(s): William Papaioannou, Constantine J. Oulis, Demetra Latsou, John Yfantopoulos
Primary Institution: University of Athens
Hypothesis
The study aims to investigate the impact of oral health status on the quality of life of adults in different regions of Greece.
Conclusion
Dental and oral health conditions significantly impact the quality of life of individuals.
Supporting Evidence
- The overall weighted OHIP-14 score was 1.1, indicating a slight impact of oral health on quality of life.
- Education level positively influenced the quality of life, with higher education correlating with lower OHIP-14 scores.
- Functional limitation was the most affected dimension of quality of life due to oral health issues.
Takeaway
This study shows that how healthy your teeth and mouth are can affect how happy you feel in life.
Methodology
A random sample of 504 Greek adults aged 35-44 was surveyed using the OHIP-14 questionnaire through face-to-face interviews.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to self-reported data on oral health and quality of life.
Limitations
The study lacked clinical data on the actual oral health conditions of the subjects.
Participant Demographics
Participants were Greek adults aged 35-44, with a near-equal gender distribution and varying education levels.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.01
Statistical Significance
p<0.01
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