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Oral Health Assessment by Lay Personnel for Older Adults
Published on: February 2, 2020
Correlation between health literacy and life quality in elderly patients with chronic periodontitis
Jianhong Jiang1,2, Xinglian Shi3, Quanmin He1
1Dept. of Periodontology, Hospital of Stomatology, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi 563000, China.
Objectives:
This study aims to explore the status quo of health literacy and quality of life in elderly patients with chronic periodontitis and determine their correlation to understand the influencing factors of health literacy and quality of life.
Methods:
A total of 150 elderly patients with chronic periodontitis were investigated using the general information questionnaire, Oral Health Literacy-Adult Questionnaire, and Oral Health Impact Profile for Chronic Periodontitis.
Results:
The total scores of health literacy and quality of life of elderly patients with chronic periodontitis were 6.59±4.11 and 29.25±9.42, respectively. The total score of health literacy was negatively correlated with the total score of quality of life (r=-0.234, P<0.01). Regression analysis showed that age, place of residence, education level, and disease understanding were the influencing factors of health literacy. Family history, smoking, and education level were the influencing factors of quality of life.
Conclusions:
The health literacy level of elderly patients with chronic periodontitis is insufficient, and their quality of life needs to be improved. Improving the health literacy of patients is an effective way to improve their quality of life. Nursing staff must formulate corresponding health education strategies to improve the health literacy of patients and improve their quality of life.
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