Oral clinical factors affecting self-perception of oral health
| Autor: | Nogo-Živanović Dajana, Kulić Ljiljana, Žuža Aleksandra, Davidović Brankica, Radović Igor |
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| Jazyk: | English<br />Serbian |
| Rok vydání: | 2015 |
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| Zdroj: | Stomatološki glasnik Srbije, Vol 62, Iss 3, Pp 137-142 (2015) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 0039-1743 1452-3701 |
| Popis: | Introduction Self- assessment of oral health is simple, non-invasive and cost-effective method of collecting data that takes into account psychosocial aspects of oral health. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of clinical factors on the self-perception of oral health in middle-aged patients in Republika Srpska (Bosnia and Herzegovina). Material and Methods The study included 126 subjects of both genders (34.1% male and 65.9% female) aged 24-54 years. Data were collected through questionnaires and clinical examination. Anonymous questionnaire contained questions related to socio-demographic characteristics of respondents. Clinical examination included teeth condition and the presence of prosthetic restorations. Self-perception of oral health was determined by one question. Results Bivariate analysis indicated significant effect of carious (p |
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