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ArticleOral health & preventive dentistry2024

Oral Health-related Quality of Life of Children with Special Health Care Needs in Riyadh: A Cross-sectional Study.

Abrar Tounsi, AlBandary AlJameel, Maryam AlKathiri, Reem AlAhmari, Sarah Bin Sultan

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  1. Psychometric validation of a novel instrument to measure caregiver-reported oral health-related quality of life in children with intellectual disabilities.European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry · 2026
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Abrar Tounsi
AlBandary AlJameel
Maryam AlKathiri
Reem AlAhmari
Sarah Bin Sultan

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purposeTo assess children's OHRQoL and associated factors among a sample of children with special needs in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. MATERIALS AND

methodsA sample of 6- to 12-year-old children was obtained using convenience sampling from rehabilitation centers. Data were collected through a questionnaire and dental examination. The questionnaire included items related to the children's and their families' characteristics, oral health-related quality of life scales (Parental-Caregivers Perceptions Questionnaire [P-CPQ] and Family Impact Scale [FIS]), perceived health status, and dental care utilisation. Clinical examination was performed by a trained and calibrated dentist. The data were analysed using SPSS; descriptive and inferential data analyses were also performed using SPSS.

resultsThe mean P-CPQ was 1.10 ± 0.74, and the mean FIS was 1.39 ± 0.88. There was a statistically significant correlation between P-CPQ and caries (r = 0.36, p = 0.02). After controlling for confounders, caries was associated with poor P-CPQ (B = 0.06, p = 0.024). Compared to low-income families, higher-income families had better P-CPQ (4000-8000 SAR: B = -1.36, p = 0.001).

conclusionPoor oral health-related quality of life in Saudi children is associated with caries and low income. Preventive measures addressing social determinants are vital to control caries and promote oral health in children with special health-care needs.

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Oral HealthQuality of LifeChildChildren with DisabilitiesCross-Sectional StudiesDental Care for ChildrenDental Care for Persons with DisabilitiesDental CariesFemaleHealth StatusHumansIncomeMaleSaudi ArabiaSurveys and Questionnairesdental care for childrenhealth-related quality of lifeoral healthperception

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