ArticleFrontiers in oral health2026
Oral health profiles and quality of life in men with andropause symptoms: a structural equation modeling and cluster analysis approach.
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Background: Andropause significantly is associated with men's well-being, yet its link with oral health (OHC) and quality of life (QoL) needs deeper investigation regarding mediating and moderating factors. Purpose: This study aimed to analyze the structural relationships between Andropause symptoms, OHC, and QoL among Iranian men, specifically examining OHC as a cross-sectional indirect pathway, education as a moderator, and identifying distinct OHC profiles. Methods: A cross-sectional study surveyed 545 men (mean age 58.8 ± 10.6 years) aged 40+ in Shiraz and Tehran. Andropause symptoms (MASSQ-25) and QoL (SF-12) were assessed, alongside six oral health indicators evaluated clinically by a trained dentist and cross-verified with dental records. Data were analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM), Path Analysis with moderation, Two-Step Cluster Analysis, and Hierarchical Linear Modeling (HLM). Results: SEM revealed a statistically significant indirect association between Andropause symptoms and QoL through OHC in this cross-sectional sample (Sobel Conclusions: Oral health is a critical cross-sectional indirect pathway in the Andropause symptoms-QoL pathway. Identifying high-risk profiles, especially those with Xerostomia/mucosal lesions, necessitates targeted dental interventions. The protective role of education suggests socio-economic empowerment is key to mitigating adverse Andropause effects on QoL.
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