Impact of sense of coherence on oral health among bus drivers: A cross-sectional study

Abstract

Aim and Objectives:To assess the sense of coherence (SOC) and the impact of SOC on oral hygiene behaviors and oral health status among bus drivers in Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh.Materials and Methods:A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted during August–September 2017. Cluster random sampling methodology was used for the selection of drivers. Five depots were randomly selected from the list of various Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation depots in Nellore district. The estimated sample size was proportionately divided among these five depots of Nellore district (n = 120). The SOC-related data were obtained using short version of Antonovsky's SOC scale. Every item was scored on a Likert scale ranging from 1 to 7. The sum of the scores for SOC was 13–91. A high score indicates a strong SOC. Clinical examination was done for recording oral health status using Oral Hygiene Index-simplified (OHI-S), dental caries, periodontal status, and oral mucosal lesions were recorded according to the WHO criteria 1997. Data were entered and analyzed using SPSS ver. 22 (SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL, USA).Results:Majority of the bus drivers who participated in the study had a low SOC (60%). A significant (P < 0.05) positive correlation was observed with age (r = 0.1420), socioeconomic status (r = 0.1467), and visit to dentist (r = 0.1912). A nonsignificant negative correlation was observed with habits (r = −0.0681), OHI-S (r = −0.0772), dental caries (r = −0.0874), Community Periodontal Index (r = −0.0642), loss of attachment (r = −0.0650), and oral mucosal lesions (r = −0.0542).Conclusion:Strong SOC was associated with increase in age, better socioeconomic status, good habits, increased frequency of dental visits, and a good oral health.

Assessment of oral health status and treatment needs among TSRTC employees in Hyderabad City, Telangana, India

“…3,20,24 In contrast to previous research, we found a low prevalence of leukoplakia (2.5%) and ulcerations (5%), with the most afflicted sections of the oral cavity being the buccal mucosa (5.4%) and tongue (1.2%). 25,26 It's possible that this is attributable to their poorer educational attainment, longer driving experience, and regular use of alcohol and tobacco. 19 The bulk of the participants (40.2%) in a research done by Chandra et al among bank employees in Bangalore exhibited with LOA 4-5 mm.…”

Aplicação dos questionários de senso de coerência e de vulnerabilidade em pacientes oncológicos idosos

“…O segundo está baseado no SOC-13, realizado através de um questionário adaptado e validado no Brasil, o qual apresenta 13 questões e serve como instrumento para auxiliar os profissionais da saúde na identificação de estratégias que façam os usuários da saúde encarar melhor seus agravos (Ahmed et al, 2018;Antovsky, 1987;Gomes et al, 2017;Spadoti, Silva & Ciol, 2014;Teixeira, 2006). A versão brasileira do SOC-13 foi adaptada com 13 itens relacionados aos três principais componentes do SOC original, sendo os mesmos a compreensibilidade, a gerenciabilidade, e a significância.…”

Association Between Sense of Coherence and Periodontal Outcomes

“…Therefore, the full texts of 36 articles were retrieved for evaluation in phase 2, 17 of which were included in the present systematic review and metaanalysis. [21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30][31][32][33][34][35][36][37] The 19 articles excluded in phase 2 and the reasons for their exclusion are presented in Supplementary Data, Table S1 (available at: http://links. lww.com/FCH/A27).…”

“…Six studies were conducted in Brazil, 21,22,24,29,32,34 3 in Finland, 25,27,30 1 in Sweden, 26 1 in South Africa, 23 1 in Thailand, 28 1 in Iran, 31 3 in India, 33,35,36 and 1 in Norway. 37 Among the 17 articles included, 14 were crosssectional, 21,22,[24][25][26][27]29,[31][32][33][34][35][36][37] 2 were follow-up studies, 23,30 and 1 was a clustered randomized controlled trial. 28 In all studies, except the study of Ahmed et al, 36 male and female participants were recruited.…”

“…In 3 studies, it was unclear whether the SOC scale had been validated for the population evaluated. 31,33,35,36 Among the 17 studies included, 6 reported κ values regarding calibration for the diagnosis of the periodontal outcome evaluated. 21,[23][24][25]30,32,36 Supplementary Data, Table S2 (available at: http://links.lww.com/FCH/A27) provides a summary of the included articles' characteristics, including methodological data and relevant findings.…”