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ArticleBMC oral health2022

Assessment of oral health status in a Ghanaian population: rationale, methods, and population characteristics.

Sandra Ama Hewlett, Paa-Kwesi Blankson, Justice Moses K Aheto, Francis Anto, Tony Danso-Appiah, Josephine Sackeyfio, Kwadwo Koram, Albert G B Amoah

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Sandra Ama HewlettDepartment of Restorative Dentistry, University of Ghana Dental School, College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana. sandrahewlett@yahoo.co.uk.
Paa-Kwesi BlanksonDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Ghana Dental School, College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana.
Justice Moses K AhetoDepartment of Biostatistics, School of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana.
Francis AntoDepartment of Epidemiology and Disease Control, School of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana.
Tony Danso-AppiahDepartment of Epidemiology and Disease Control, School of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana.
Josephine SackeyfioDepartment of Community and Preventive Dentistry, University of Ghana Dental School, College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana.
Kwadwo KoramNoguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana.
Albert G B AmoahDepartment of Medicine and Therapeutics, University of Ghana Medical School, College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana.

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backgroundOral health surveys aid in estimating the oral health of a population and provide a projection for future oral health care needs. We report the procedures and rationale of a survey carried out to assess the oral health status and risk factors for oral disease among adults in the Greater Accra Region (GAR) of Ghana. The objective was to provide prevalence estimates on dental diseases, oral health behaviour and risk factors, and to establish baseline epidemiological data on the population's oral health for further research.

methodsThis was a population-based cross-sectional study of adults aged 25 years and above. A random, stratified two-stage sampling method was used to select participants from rural and urban communities in three types of districts (Metropolitan, Municipal, Ordinary). A semi- structured questionnaire was used to collect data on socio-demographic characteristics, oral health behaviours and risk factors for oral disease. Anthropometric data and a full-mouth clinical examination was carried out including: soft tissue assessment, tooth count, prosthodontic status, dental caries assessment and periodontal assessment.

resultsA total of 729 participants were included in the study with a mean age of 43.9 years (SD 14.6). Majority 425 (61.0%) were females. Though the metropolitan districts had more dental clinics and personnel, along with better health insurance coverage, they had a higher prevalence of missing teeth, retained roots, severe periodontitis and poorer oral health coverage. The findings also show some significant differences in disease prevalence, within the different localities and districts.

conclusionsAvailability and access to oral health services is not the most important determinant of good oral health outcomes in this region. We recommend exploring socio-behavioral and cultural factors as well. This study provides district level data to inform policy and guide further research.

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Dental CariesOral HealthAdultCross-Sectional StudiesDental Health SurveysFemaleGhanaHumansMaleMiddle AgedPrevalenceDental cariesGhanaOral healthPeriodontal diseaseRetained rootsSurvey

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