ArticleBMC oral health2017
Do children's previous dental experience and fear affect their perceived oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL)?
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Abstract
backgroundOral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) has been used to describe the consequences of oral health conditions and treatments in children. A better understanding of OHRQoL and its relationship with dental fear and previous dental experience is necessary to improve children's oral health status. The aim of this study was to investigate the association of dental history and experience with dental fear and the OHRQoL of children aged 11 to 14 years.
methodsA cross-sectional study was conducted using a multi-stage stratified sample of 1,312 middle school children. Information regarding OHRQoL was collected from the children using the Child Perceptions Questionnaire (CPQ
resultsThe multivariable model indicated that dental fear was the strongest predictor of OHRQoL as the fearful children had on average CPQ
conclusionThis study identified that dental fear and some factors related to previous dental experience are associated with OHRQoL. In dental practice, children with dental fear should be identified, guided and treated early to avoid deterioration of their OHRQoL.
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