Determinants of Oral Hygiene Behaviours and Oral Health-Related Quality of Life Among Older Adults in Northern Thailand.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Oral health is an essential component of overall well-being, particularly among older adults. In Northern Thailand, where access to dental services varies by geography, older adult populations are at heightened risk for oral diseases, potentially compromising their quality of life. This study aimed to examine the determinants of oral hygiene behaviours and oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) among community-dwelling older adults in Northern Thailand.

Methods

A cross-sectional analytic study was conducted between October and December 2024 in two districts of Lampang Province, representing urban and rural communities. A total of 240 participants aged ≥60 years were selected using multistage random sampling. Data were collected using structured interviews

SUBMITTER: Wisespan P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12753216 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature