Factors related to tooth loss among industrial workers in phathum thani, thailand.
FACTORS RELATED TO TOOTH LOSS AMONG INDUSTRIAL WORKERS IN PHATHUM THANI, THAILAND.
Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health. 2017 Jan;48(1):253-64
Authors: Jaaidee J, Chatrchaiwiwatana S, Ratanasiri A
Abstract
Tooth loss is an important oral health problem among Thai people. The
objectives of this study were to evaluate the prevalence of and factors associated
with tooth loss among Thai industrial workers in order to apply preventive oral
health programs to this population. The study consisted of 1,500 adults working
in Nava Nakorn Industrial Estate, Pathum Thani Province, Thailand in 2014.
Probability proportion to size cluster sampling was used and 16 clusters were
included in the study. An oral health questionnaire was developed, evaluated for
content validity by experts and then given to participants to fill out. The study
population consisted of 621 males (41.4%) and 879 females (58.6%) aged between
19-25 years. The overall prevalence of tooth loss was 62.2% and the major reason
for tooth loss was dental caries (60%). Results from multivariable logistic regression
analysis show that factors associated with tooth loss were: having a history
of scaling or tooth cleaning [adjusted odds ratio (AOR)= 2.47; 95% CI: 1.21-4.65],
having dental caries with exposed pulp (AOR=4.12; 95% CI: 3.26-7.67), having
tooth mobility due to periodontal disease (AOR=2.41; 95% CI: 2.71-5.22), having
needed tooth restoration (AOR=1.75; 95% CI: 1.23-2.65)...
Source: Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health - Category: Tropical Medicine Tags: Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health Source Type: research
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