The effects of oral health and social support on health-related quality of life of migrant older with children in Weifang, China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

With the accelerated urbanization and aging population in China, more and more migrant older with children (MOC) moved to new cities. Previous studies mainly explored the acculturation of MOC, yet few focused on the health conditions of this vulnerable group. This study aimed to investigate the effects of oral health and social support on health-related quality of life (HRQOL) of MOC in Weifang, China.

Method

This study was a cross-sectional study and participants were selected by multi-stage cluster random sampling in Weifang, China. The HRQOL was assessed via the 12-item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-12) which included the mental component summary (MCS) and the physical component summary (PCS). The oral health was evaluated by the Geriatric Oral Health Assessment

SUBMITTER: Wang J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9357308 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature