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Oral Health-Related Quality of Life among Refugees: A Questionnaire-Based Study.


ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The issue of oral health problems among refugees, not only during their journey but also once they arrive at their destination, is a current one. This study aimed to evaluate the oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) of refugees, with the intention of highlighting a potential need for improved education and easier access to dental care.

Materials and methods

A questionnaire based on the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14) was distributed via hyperlink on social media, targeting individuals with a refugee background to collect data on their OHRQoL.

Results

A total of 401 participants completed the questionnaire. The median OHIP score for all participants was 8 (IQR 2-17) out of a maximum of 56, with 0 representing the best possible OHRQoL. The median OHIP score was 6 (IQR 2-16) for male and 8 (IQR 2-18) for female participants.

Conclusions

A comparison of the OHIP score from this study with reference values from non-refugee populations shows an elevated score and, thus, a lower oral quality of life.

Clinical relevance

The findings of this study indicate a clear need for enhanced access to dental care for refugees, coupled with an educational initiative aimed at fostering an appreciation of the importance of daily dental hygiene.

SUBMITTER: Fink K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11311352 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Oral Health-Related Quality of Life among Refugees: A Questionnaire-Based Study.

Fink Katharina K   Alkayed Kais K   Schwindling Franz Sebastian FS   Wiesmüller Vera V  

Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) 20240731 15


<h4>Objectives</h4>The issue of oral health problems among refugees, not only during their journey but also once they arrive at their destination, is a current one. This study aimed to evaluate the oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) of refugees, with the intention of highlighting a potential need for improved education and easier access to dental care.<h4>Materials and methods</h4>A questionnaire based on the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14) was distributed via hyperlink on social  ...[more]

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