Disparities in Early Childhood Caries and Its Impact on Oral Health-Related Quality of Life of Preschool Children

作者：Krisdapong Sudaduang; Somkotra Tewarit^*; Kueakulpipat Wilai

来源：Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health, 2014, 26(3): 285-294.

DOI：10.1177/1010539512438608

• oral health behaviors
• disparity
• oral health-related quality of life
• early childhood caries
• preschool children

This study aimed to investigate the caries experience and its impact on preschool children%26apos;s quality of life and the associations between these outcomes and underlying determinants. A survey was conducted on 5- to 6-year-old children (503 in all) in Bangkok who were orally examined and interviewed on their oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL). In addition, behavioral questionnaires were sent to parents. Associations between determinants and oral health outcomes were tested through logistic regression. It was found that 28% of children experienced high-level impacts on quality of life, mostly dental pain (58.3%) and eating difficulties (45.9%). Children of low socioeconomic status were more likely to have a high level of dental caries and subsequent OHRQoL impact. Oral status was related to oral behaviors and OHRQoL. Social disparities in preschool children%26apos;s OHRQoL were identified.

• 出版日期2014-5