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Impact of oral problems on daily activities of HIV-infected children

L H Raymundo de Andrade1, B de Souza Rocha, G F Castro

  • 1Department of Paediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, Veiga de Almeida University, Brazil.

European Journal of Paediatric Dentistry
|June 15, 2011
PubMed

Insights

Oral health problems significantly impact daily life for children with HIV, affecting eating and appearance. Treatment, including HAART therapy, can reduce this oral impact.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Oral manifestations are frequent in children with HIV.
  • The daily life impact of these oral conditions is not well understood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the impact of oral problems on the daily activities of children living with HIV.

Main Methods:

  • The study involved 59 HIV-positive children (aged 10-12) using the Child-OIDP-B index.
  • Caries, biofilm, and gingival bleeding were recorded.
  • Statistical analysis included Kruskal-Wallis, Mann-Whitney, and Spearman correlation tests.

Main Results:

  • 71.2% of children experienced oral problems impacting daily life, particularly eating.
  • A significant association was found between oral impact and caries.
  • Children on HAART therapy reported lower oral health impacts compared to those not on therapy.

Conclusions:

  • Oral health issues substantially affect the daily activities of children with HIV.
  • Functional impacts, such as difficulties with eating, are most prevalent.
  • Oral health interventions are crucial for improving the quality of life for these children.
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