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A special issue of International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (ISSN 1660-4601). This special issue belongs to the section "Global Health".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 May 2025 | Viewed by 5291

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Prof. Dr. Maria Beatriz Duarte Gavião

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Department of Health Sciences and Pediatric Dentistry, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas, Piracicaba 13414-903, Brazil
Interests: pediatric dentistry; health-related quality of life; oral functions; saliva; health instruments

Prof. Dr. Taís de Souza Barbosa

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Department of Social and Pediatric Dentistry, Institute of Science and Technology, São Paulo State University (Unesp), São José dos Campos, São Paulo 12245-000, Brazil
Interests: pediatric dentistry; public health; health-related quality of life; salivary biomarkers; development and psychometric analysis of health instruments

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Oral-health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) is considered an integral part of general health and well-being, encompassing the subjective perception of the state of oral health, functional and emotional well-being, expectations of and satisfactions with the dental care received, and self-esteem. OHRQoL is a culturally sensitive concept, measured by generic or specific instruments, also called measures or questionnaires, in different contexts and age groups. The FDI World Dental Federation (FDI) considers oral health to be multifaceted, including the ability to speak, smile, smell, taste, touch, chew, swallow, and express a range of emotions through facial expressions with confidence and without pain and discomfort, and with the absence of craniofacial complex diseases. In this context, oral diseases and disorders can have negative impacts on OHRQoL, affecting oral functions, self-esteem, general well-being, and social activities. OHRQoL measurement can improve the patient’s clinical assessment and, consequently, their treatment goals, as well as public health policies, defining dental healthcare priorities aimed at promoting oral health, and implementing treatment protocols based on the patient’s perspective. Considering the importance of assessing the impact of oral diseases and developing strategies to improve overall health outcomes, as well as the implications of OHRQoL for the clinical practice of dentistry and dental research, the objective of this Special Issue is to explore the multidimensional aspects of OHRQoL, by self- and/or proxy reports, in all age ranges. Papers dealing with new approaches to OHRQoL measures complemented by clinical and behavioral indicators, providing support to oral health needs, are welcome. The psychosocial, environmental, cultural, and economic aspects involved in OHRQoL, and guided oral health policies to incorporate patient-centered approaches and assessed treatment needs, may also be addressed. Accepted manuscript types include clinical trials, original research, reviews, systematic reviews, study protocols, brief reports, perspectives, general commentary, and opinions.

Prof. Dr. Maria Beatriz Duarte Gavião
Prof. Dr. Taís de Souza Barbosa
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Keywords

quality of life
oral health
general health
oral-health-related quality of life measures
patient-reported outcome measures
psychosocial factors
surveys and questionnaires

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The Different Roles of Structural and Cognitive Social Capital on Oral Health-Related Quality of Life among Adolescents

by Jessica Klöckner Knorst, Mario Vianna Vettore, Bruna Brondani, Bruno Emmanuelli and Thiago Machado Ardenghi

Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2023, 20(8), 5603; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20085603 - 21 Apr 2023

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This study evaluated the relationship of structural and cognitive dimensions of social capital with oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) among adolescents. This was a cross-sectional study nested in a cohort of adolescents from southern Brazil. OHRQoL was evaluated using the short version of the Child Perceptions Questionnaire 11-14 (CPQ11-14). Structural social capital was measured by attendance of religious meetings and social networks from friends and neighbours. Cognitive social capital was evaluated through trust in friends and neighbours, perception of relationships in the neighbourhood, and social support during hard times. Multilevel Poisson regression analysis was performed to estimate the association between social capital dimensions and overall CPQ11-14 scores; higher scores corresponded to worse OHRQoL. The sample comprised 429 adolescents with a mean age of 12 years. Adolescents who attended religious meetings less than once a month or never presented higher overall CPQ11-14 scores. Adolescents who did not trust their friends and neighbours, those who believe that their neighbours did not have good relationships, and those reporting no support during hard times also presented higher overall CPQ11-14 scores. OHRQoL was poorer in individuals who presented lower structural and cognitive social capital, with the greatest impact related to the cognitive dimension. Full article

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Parental Perception of the Oral Health-Related Quality of Life of Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

by Anna Cecília Farias da Silva, Taís de Souza Barbosa and Maria Beatriz Duarte Gavião

Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2023, 20(2), 1151; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20021151 - 09 Jan 2023

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This study evaluated the parental perception of the oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) of children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their family functioning. Moreover, sociodemographic factors associated with parental ratings of OHRQoL were assessed. A hundred parents/guardians of children and adolescents aged 6 to 14 years with ASD (ASD group) and 101 unaffected children and adolescents (UCA group) participated. Data collection was carried out using a Google form, containing three sections: (1st) Socioeconomic data and health history; (2nd) Oral health assessment by parental report; (3rd) The short forms of the Parental-Caregiver Perceptions Questionnaire (16-P-CPQ) and the Family Impact Scale (4-FIS). The scores of 16-P-CPQ total and subscales and 4-FIS were significantly higher for the ASD group (p < 0.02), except for the oral symptoms subscale (p > 0.05). Older ages (OR = 1.24), brushing 0/1x day (OR = 2.21), teeth grinding (OR = 2.20), gingival bleeding (OR = 3.34), parents with an elementary school degree (OR = 0.314) and family incomes less or equal to the minimum wage (OR = 3.049) were associated with a worse OHRQoL. Parents in the ASD group had a worse perception of QHRQoL when compared to the UCA group. ‘Frequency of tooth brushing’, ‘gingival bleeding’, and ‘teeth grinding’ were predictors of the worst parental perception of their children’s OHRQoL. Families with low socioeconomic conditions were more strongly affected by the oral conditions of their children. Full article

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Psychometric Properties of the Brazilian Version of GOHAI among Community-Dwelling Elderly People

by Mario Vianna Vettore, Maria Augusta Bessa Rebelo, Janete Maria Rebelo Vieira, Evangeline Maria Cardoso, Dina Birman and Anna Thereza Thomé Leão

Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2022, 19(22), 14725; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph192214725 - 09 Nov 2022

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This study assessed the psychometric properties of the Brazilian version of the Geriatric Oral Health Assessment Index (GOHAI). A representative sample of 613 community-dwelling elderly people aged from 65 to 74 years was selected. Sociodemographic data, GOHAI and self-perceived oral health measures were collected. Dental clinical measures were obtained through oral examinations. The dimensional structure and adequacy of components were assessed using Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA), inter-item correlations and item–scale correlations. Reliability was evaluated by internal consistency and Intraclass Correlation Coefficients. Correlations between GOHAI scores and self-reported oral health measures were conducted to assess convergent validity. The relationship between dental clinical measures and GOHAI was tested through Poisson Regression to examine discriminant validity. The link between GOHAI items and dimensions was supported by CFA. Item 12 showed a poor factor loading. The inter-item correlations varied from 0.047 to 0.442, and item–scale correlations ranged from 0.305 to 0.612. Cronbach’s alpha was 0.704. The test–retest correlation for GOHAI was 0.882. GOHAI scores were correlated by self-rated oral health measures. Poor dental clinical measures were associated with GOHAI. The Brazilian version of GOHAI showed adequate psychometric properties. However, the weak dimensional structure of GOHAI suggests the need to perform cross-cultural adaptation of GOHAI for Brazilian elderly people. Full article

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