Association between gingival parameters and Oral health-related quality of life in Caribbean adults: a population-based cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Good oral health has been associated with better quality of life and general health. In the Caribbean, there have been no studies regarding the association between oral health conditions and the quality of life of the population. The main purpose of this study was to investigate the association between gingival parameters and oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) in Caribbean adults. A secondary aim of the study was to gain more information on factors that impact OHRQoL in this population.

Methods

This cross-sectional, epidemiological, population-based study was conducted in community settings. After the participants with missing Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP) data were excluded, the sample size was 1821 (weighted according to the age and gender distribu

SUBMITTER: Collins JR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6825342 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature