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ArticleInternational dental journal2025

The Effect of COVID-19 Infection on Orofacial Pain: A Cross-sectional Study.

Shiyang Zhuang, Hongyan Li, Yiming Lin, Mei Huang, Wenming Zhang, Xuehui Zhang, Yunzhi Lin, Chaofan Zhang

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Shiyang ZhuangDepartment of Stomatology, the First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China; Department of Stomatology, National Regional Medical Center, Binhai Campus of the First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China; School of Stomatology, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China.
Hongyan LiDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National Regional Medical Center, Binhai Campus of the First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China; Fujian Provincial Institute of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China; Fujian Orthopedic Bone and Joint Disease and Sports Rehabilitation Clinical Medical Research Center, Fuzhou, China.
Yiming LinDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National Regional Medical Center, Binhai Campus of the First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China; Fujian Provincial Institute of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China; Fujian Orthopedic Bone and Joint Disease and Sports Rehabilitation Clinical Medical Research Center, Fuzhou, China.
Mei HuangSchool of Health Management, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China.
Wenming ZhangDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National Regional Medical Center, Binhai Campus of the First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China; Fujian Provincial Institute of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China; Fujian Orthopedic Bone and Joint Disease and Sports Rehabilitation Clinical Medical Research Center, Fuzhou, China.
Xuehui ZhangSchool of Health Management, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China. Electronic address: emilyzxh@126.com.
Yunzhi LinDepartment of Stomatology, the First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China; Department of Stomatology, National Regional Medical Center, Binhai Campus of the First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China. Electronic address: linda_dentist@fjmu.edu.cn.
Chaofan ZhangDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National Regional Medical Center, Binhai Campus of the First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China; Fujian Provincial Institute of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China; Fujian Orthopedic Bone and Joint Disease and Sports Rehabilitation Clinical Medical Research Center, Fuzhou, China. Electronic address: drcfzhang@fjmu.edu.cn.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundCOVID-19 infection shows variant symptoms apart from respiratory symptoms, including the orofacial pain. We aim to research the morbidity, characteristics and potential risk factors of orofacial pain associated with COVID-19 pandemic in China from December 2022 to early 2023.

methodsA cross-sectional survey was conducted in Fujian Province, China. The demographic and characteristic data of the subjects were collected and analysed.

resultsA total of 1526 subjects responded to the survey. The morbidity of orofacial pain increased significantly before and after COVID-19 infection. (42.26% vs. 46.52%, P < .001) A total of 217 (14.22%) subjects with orofacial pain before COVID-19 infection reported the phenomenon of "COVID-19 infection with orofacial pain" (CIOP). Univariate and multivariate logistic regression showed that male (OR = 1.761, P < .001) and other symptoms of COVID-19 (OR = 1.494, P < .001) may be the risk factors for the aggravation of CIOP, while the time of first infection (OR = 0.580, P = .004) and preference for drinking tea or coffee (OR = 0.610, P = .003) may be the protective factors for the aggravation of CIOP. While, the subjects who did not concern about the spread of COVID-19 in oral treatment (OR = 0.639, P = .001), female (OR = 0.749, P = .03), education level (OR = 1.687, P < .001) and income level (OR = 1.796, P < .001), higher PSS-10 score (OR = 1.076, P < .001), and more drugs taken for infection (OR = 1.330, P < .001) were more willing to seek medical treatment.

conclusionThe morbidity of orofacial pain appears to have increased significantly due to the COVID-19 epidemic; a number of factors can influence the CIOP including gender, infection period, and beverage preference' psychological factors, gender, education and income level can also influence the intent to seek a dentist.

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COVID-19Facial PainAdolescentAdultAgedChinaCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedRisk FactorsSARS-CoV-2Sex FactorsYoung AdultCOVID-19Cross-sectional studyOrofacial pain

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