Psychometric properties and the prevalence, intensity and causes of oral impacts on daily performance (OIDP) in a population of older Tanzanians.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The objective was to study whether a Kiswahili version of the OIDP (Oral Impacts on Daily Performance) inventory was valid and reliable for use in a population of older adults in urban and rural areas of Tanzania; and to assess the area specific prevalence, intensity and perceived causes of OIDP.

Method

A cross-sectional survey was conducted in Pwani region and in Dar es Salaam in 2004/2005. A two-stage stratified cluster sample design was utilized. Information became available for 511 urban and 520 rural subjects (mean age 62.9 years) who were interviewed and participated in a full mouth clinical examination in their own homes.

Results

The Kiswahili version of the weighted OIDP inventory preserved the overall concept of the original English version. Cronba

SUBMITTER: Kida IA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC1579214 | biostudies-literature | 2006 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature