Understanding health behavior and perceptions

Atchison, Kathryn A.; Dubin, Linda Fagan

doi:10.1016/s0011-8532(02)00051-4

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“…One study showed that self-perception was greater among those who had not used dental services, 4 while others showed it was greater among those who had. 3,9,16 In the present investigation, an association was found in univariate analysis that did not persist in multivariate analysis.…”

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confidence: 46%

“…In fact, several studies have shown that self-perception is infl uenced by service use, such that it is greater among those who use dental services. 1,3,4,9 Use infl uences perception, or vice versa. In Brazil, the use of dental services is very low among elderly people, but it is not known to what extent this is related to perception of the need to use dental services.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Fatores relacionados à autopercepção da necessidade de tratamento odontológico entre idosos

Martins

Barreto

Pordeus³

2008

Rev. Saúde Pública

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RESULTS:Out of the whole sample, 2,928 (55%) of the elderly people said they needed dental treatment. This need was perceived less frequently among those aged 70 years or over (PR=0.94; 95% CI: 0.89;0.99), those who had not received information on how to avoid oral problems (PR=0.89; 95% CI: 0.83;0.95) and those who were edentate (PR=0.68; 95% CI: 0.62;0.74). The perceived need was greater among those who self;rated their oral health as regular (PR=1.31; 95% CI: 1.21;1.41) or poor/very poor (PR=1.29; 95% CI: 1.19;1.41), their appearance as regular (PR=1.23; 95% CI: 1.15;1.32) or poor/very poor (PR=1.28; 95% CI: 1.18;1.39) and their chewing as regular (PR=1.08; 95% CI: 1.01;1.15) or poor/very poor (PR=1.13; 95% CI: 1.05;1.21). It was also greater among those who reported pain in their teeth or gums over the six months prior to the survey (PR=1.27; 95% CI: 1.18;1.36) and among those who needed a prosthesis in one arch (PR=1.29; 95% CI: 1.19;1.39) or both (PR=1.27; 95% CI: 1.16;1.40). CONCLUSIONS:Information, oral health conditions and subjective questions were associated with self-perceived need for dental treatment. The results reinforce the need to capacitate individuals to carry out oral self-examination and identify non-painful signs and symptoms of mucosal lesions, caries and periodontal disease at an early stage. INTRODUCTIONThe oral health indicators for the elderly population of Brazil are critical. 12,15,21,22,a According to the World Health Organization (WHO) target (WHO, 24 1997), 50% of elderly people should present at least 20 teeth in their mouths. However, analysis of data from a national oral health survey concluded by the Brazilian Ministry of Health in 2003 showed that only 10% of elderly Brazilians presented 20 teeth in their mouths. Moreover, 6% had never used dental services in their whole lives and, among those who had, 77% had used dental services more than

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Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Fatores relacionados à autopercepção da necessidade de tratamento odontológico entre idosos

Martins

Barreto

Pordeus³

2008

Rev. Saúde Pública

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“…The primary difference is that we have associated groups of persons with common attitudes and beliefs with these outcomes. The existence of oral health disparities are well documented (37), but oral health is a complex outcome and models that examine limited predictors may over‐state or under‐state true causal relationships (38, 39). We argue that this novel approach that uses more proximal predictor variables warrants further development.…”

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confidence: 99%

Dental attitudes: proximal basis for oral health disparities in adults

Riley

Gilbert

Heft

2006

Comm Dent Oral Epid

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“…Cultural differences between groups may be seen in their differing values, lifestyles, and behaviors. These cultural differences are partly responsible for group differences in oral health status, oral health behavioral impact, and dental services utilization (10, 11). In general, the negative consequences of poor oral health, such as the inability to perform normal social roles, may be tolerated when individuals are faced with more pressing needs (12).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%