Factors associated with oral hygiene practices among adults with systemic sclerosis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To identify factors associated with oral hygiene practices in adults with systemic sclerosis (SSc).

Methods

In this cross-sectional study, 178 dentate adults with SSc received an oral examination which included measurement of oral aperture, assessment of manual dexterity to perform oral hygiene, as well as completion of the Center of Epidemiological Studies Depression (CES-D) Scale and an oral health-related questionnaire.

Results

Multivariable logistic regression modelling showed male, minority and high CES-D scores (i.e. clinically significant symptoms of depression) were associated with less likelihood of participants brushing teeth at least twice daily, but the presence of self-reported dry mouth symptoms increased the likelihood of toothbrushing. Having

SUBMITTER: Yuen HK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3988272 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature