Oral health among HIV-positive and HIV-negative children in Phnom Penh, Cambodia: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

HIV-positive children are at high risk for oral mucosal disorders. Additionally, their low immune status is associated with dental caries. However, little is known about how their dental caries and related risk factors, such as salivary flow, salivary pH level and oral health-related quality of life, differ from those of HIV-negative children. The study aimed to assess (1) dental caries and related risk factors in HIV-positive compared with HIV-negative children and (2) the association between these factors and HIV seropositive status in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Methods

This was a cross-sectional study conducted as a baseline survey of a randomised controlled trial. The study setting was the National Pediatric Hospital's catchment area. The study population comprised

SUBMITTER: Kikuchi K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7957132 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature