Factors Associated with the Oral Health-Related Quality of Life in Children with Intellectual Disabilities

Authors

  • Filipe de Souza Nunes Postgraduate Program in Dentistry, Federal University of Sergipe, Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil. Author
  • Matheus dos Santos Fernandez School of Dentistry, Federal University of Pelotas, Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Author
  • Vanessa dos Santos Viana Postgraduate Program in Dentistry, Federal University of Sergipe, Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil. Author
  • Nathalia Ribeiro Jorge da Silva Postgraduate Program in Dentistry, Federal University of Pelotas, Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Author
  • Kinberlyn Pereira Rodrigues School of Public Health, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Author
  • Igor Soares Vieira Postgraduate Program in Health and Behavior, Catholic University of Pelotas, Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Author
  • Paulo Ricardo Saquete Martins-Filho Postgraduate Program in Dentistry, Federal University of Sergipe, Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil. Author
  • Thiago de Santana Santos Department of Dentistry, Tiradentes University, Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil. Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15517/ijds.2020.43309

Keywords:

Intellectual disability; Oral health; Dental caries; Oral hygiene; Quality of life.

Abstract

Different factors can influence the perception of quality of life in individuals with intellectual disabilities. This study investigated the factors associated with quality of life related to oral health in children with intellectual disabilities from the perspective of their parents. A cross-sectional study was carried out with Brazilian children from specialized institutions and their respective guardians. Data were collected through medical records, application of instruments and oral clinical examination (n=92). Most children had poor oral hygiene (64.10%) and a high caries experience (59.8%). The mothers' perception of quality of life related to oral health was low, however there was an association of greater perception when they had low education, female child, less brushing frequency and history of breastfeeding (p≤0.05). Although the perception of quality of life was low, the oral condition found evidences the need to promote oral health education actions with children with intellectual disabilities and their respective guardians.

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2026-06-15

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