Oral Health-Related Quality of Life of Refugees in Settlements in Greece.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The objective of this cross-sectional study was to investigate the oral health-related quality of life (OHQoL) amongst refugees at emergency dental clinics in settlements in Northern Greece.

Methods

A self-reported survey was undertaken in 7 settlements. The American Dental Association questionnaire on oral health (OH) was adapted and distributed to adults attending a mobile dental clinic between July and August 2017. Data were collected on sociodemographics, length of stay in settlement, utilisation of dental service, and OHQoL. Statistical analysis included descriptive analysis and Chi-square tests of associations.

Results

Of 156 participants, the majority were male (73%), were aged 18 to 34 (59%), and had education up to high school (48%). Most of the

SUBMITTER: Zaheer K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9485531 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature