2021
DOI: 10.1186/s12903-021-01527-x
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Individual and familial factors associated with caries and gingivitis among adolescents resident in a semi-urban community in South-Western Nigeria

Abstract: Objectives We describe the prevalence, and individual and familial risk indicators for dental caries and gingivitis among 10–19-year-old adolescents in Ile-Ife, South-West Nigeria. Methods This cross-sectional study collected data through household surveys conducted between December 2018 and January 2019. Adolescents were recruited through multistage sampling. Oral health outcomes were caries, measured by the ‘Decayed, Missing due to caries, and Fi… Show more

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“…A study that analyzed the oral health status of adolescents in Shandong province highlighted the importance of visiting a dental practitioner and performing regular oral hygiene to prevent dental caries and gingivitis [67]. The same aspect has been highlighted in other studies that have analyzed the risk factors for dental caries and periodontal disease [68].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 88%
“…A study that analyzed the oral health status of adolescents in Shandong province highlighted the importance of visiting a dental practitioner and performing regular oral hygiene to prevent dental caries and gingivitis [67]. The same aspect has been highlighted in other studies that have analyzed the risk factors for dental caries and periodontal disease [68].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 88%
“…The ECC risk indicators of each child were assessed using the tool developed by Khami et al [ 31 ] and adapted for use with children, adolescents, and young people in Nigeria [ 36 , 38 , 40 , 41 ]. Information was generated on the frequency of tooth brushing, consumption of refined carbohydrate in-between meals, daily use of fluoridated toothpaste, and dental service utilization in the 12 months preceding the study.…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In Nigeria, risky sexual behaviors are having multiple sex partners, no/inconsistent use of contraception and engaging in transactional sex [24][25][26] . The risk factors for poor oral health-including caries and periodontal disease are poor tooth-brushing habits, high consumption of refined carbohydrates in-between-meals, and inadequate use of fluoridated toothpaste 27 . It is possible that poor oral and sexual health may reflect the risk-taking propensity of adolescents as they developmentally transition into adulthood 28 .…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%