Association of problematic Internet use and oral health-related quality of life among medical and dental students

Ghareghol, Halimeh; Pakkhesal, Mina; Naghavialhosseini, Aliakbar; Ahmadinia, Amir Reza; Behnampour, Nasser

doi:10.1186/s12909-021-03092-x

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“…the lower the oHip-14 score, the better the oHrQol [17,[31][32][33]. the highest mean values of oHip-14, which indicated a low oHrQol, were recorded among young adults in Nigeria, Croatia and iran, and they amounted to 10.43 ± 7.85, 11.66 ± 8.72 and 12.5 ± 9.26, respectively [16,[34][35]. Considering the large discrepancies between the oHip-14 results that were obtained in various studies, it should be emphasised that a comparison of our study on polish young adults with other studies necessitates consideration of national, geographical and cultural differences, as well as differences in the value systems in the compared societies.…”

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Oral health-related quality of life among young adults in Poland

Napłoszek,

Lewtak

2023

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Background. oral health-related quality of life (oHrQol) is a multidimensional concept that describes quality of life in relation to oral health, with important implications for research, clinical practice and public health interventions.Objectives. the aim of the study was to assess the level of oHrQol in young adults and its determinants. Material and methods. Data was collected in a group of 527 young adults through an online questionnaire. the questionnaire included questions about socio-demographic factors, health status and health behaviours, including oral health, and the oral Health impact profile-14 (oHip-14). multiple logistic regression was used to examine the relationship between young adults' characteristics and good oHrQol.Results. the global mean value of oHip-14 was 5.70 (sD = 7.15). 428 respondents (81.2%) showed good oHrQol. enablers of good oHrQol were: place of residence < 20,000 inhabitants (or = 4.985 [1.033-24.062], p = 0.045), no oral health problem (or = 2.523 [1.011-6.295], p = 0.047), brushing teeth twice a day or more (or = 1.823 [1.046-3.178], p = 0.034). Barriers included: own health issues lasting for 6 months or more (or = 0.515 [0.307-0.863], p = 0.012), pressure to have a 'perfect smile ' (or = 0.322 [0.191-0.543], p < 0.001), never flossing (or = 0.470 [0.276-0.801], p = 0.005), missing teeth (or = 0.284 [0.129-0.627], p = 0.002), coexistence of oral health problems (or = 0.288 [0.164-0.506], p < 0.001), dental check-ups less than once a year (or = 0.534 [0.315-0.906], p = 0.020). Conclusions. Development and implementation of activities aimed at the improvement of oral health and reducing health inequities among young adults require proper identification of enablers and barriers to good oHrQol with regard to socio-demographic status, health status, including oral health and oral health behaviours.

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Oral health-related quality of life among young adults in Poland

Napłoszek,

Lewtak

2023

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“…Interruptions to dental services throughout the pandemic were challenging however access to quality information and evidence-based materials to support oral health care routines should be readily available. Help-seeking via the internet is common with previous studies highlighting using social media and search engines to find information about oral health is popular in some countries [124,125]. However, concerns have been raised over the quality of the information provided by some sites [126].…”

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The impact of COVID-19 on individual oral health: a scoping review

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Background Poor oral health due to dental caries is one of the most prevalent non-communicable diseases worldwide. It has a significant impact on individuals across the lifespan and is a leading cause of preventable hospitalizations. The impacts of COVID-19 on oral health at the practice level are well documented, but gaps in understanding the impact on individual oral health remain. This review addresses this gap. Methods Using a JBI scoping review process we mapped and summarized the evidence to identify the impact of COVID-19 on individual oral health. Key search terms were developed, and searches were undertaken by an experienced research librarian. Results The 85 included studies were conducted in 23 countries from 5 regions across the world classified using the United Nations Geoscheme system. The majority (82/85) were quantitative, 2 were reviews and there was one qualitative interview study. Cross-sectional surveys were the most common data collection approach followed by an analysis of clinical data, analysis of internet trends and other online methods. Five key areas were identified including changes to the provision of emergency dental services, provision of routine oral health services, oral hygiene maintenance at home, changes in dietary preferences, alternative models of dental provision and help-seeking and attitudes towards dental care in the future. Conclusions This scoping review has demonstrated that the pandemic has impacted on oral health at the individual level. It is important that we are aware of these impacts and ensure that support systems are in place to overcome future periods where access to dental care might be compromised. The provision of preventive care remains a vital first step in ensuring good overall oral health as is paramount during periods where access to dental treatment might be limited.

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“…Previous studies focused on the prevalence and negative effect of PIU among medical students [11,12,13,14], while few studies have investigated the driving factors and inner mechanism of PIU among medical students. Given the scarcity of empirical studies in this domain and the escalating prevalence of internet usage in China, particularly among medical students, it is imperative to enhance comprehension of the underlying factors and associated mechanisms of PIU.…”

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The rejection sensitivity and problematic internet use among medical students: A moderated mediation model involving loneliness and self-control

Xu,

Qiu,

Jiang

et al. 2024

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Background The internet has evolved into an integral facet of the life and educational experience of college students. However, the driving force behind problematic internet use in medical students remains largely unexplored. Based on the cognitive-behavioral model and the affect regulation model of vulnerability, the present study seeks to investigate the underlying mechanism of the association between rejection sensitivity and problematic internet use among medical students. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted in a medical university from March to June, 2023. A total of 435 medical-undergraduate students were investigated using The Tendency to Expect Rejection Scale, Loneliness Scale, Self-control Scale, Problematic Internet Test. Pearson’s correlation analysis was utilized to explore the interrelationships among the variables, additionally, a moderated mediation model was analyzed using Hayes's PROCESS macro. Results After controlling for gender, age, and rejection sensitivity could positively predict loneliness (r = 0.36, p < 0.01) and problematic internet use (r = 0.39, p < 0.01), while self-control was negatively correlated with problematic internet use (r = -0.55, p < 0.01). Mediation analyses revealed that loneliness served as a mediator in the link between rejection sensitivity and problematic internet use, with the mediation effect explaining 18.18% of the variance.[SE = 0.02, 95% CI = (0.02, 0.10)]. Moderated mediation analysis indicated that self-control moderated the second stage of the indirect effects in the relationship between rejection sensitivity and problematic internet use. Conclusion Loneliness plays a mediating role between rejection sensitivity and problematic internet use, and self-control plays an important moderating role in the effect of loneliness on problematic internet use.

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Association of problematic Internet use and oral health-related quality of life among medical and dental students

Cited by 7 publications

References 30 publications

Oral health-related quality of life among young adults in Poland

Oral health-related quality of life among young adults in Poland

The impact of COVID-19 on individual oral health: a scoping review

The rejection sensitivity and problematic internet use among medical students: A moderated mediation model involving loneliness and self-control

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