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  11. A Dual Perception Of An Ageing Orofacial Appearance- An Interview Study

A dual perception of an ageing orofacial appearance- an interview study

Sara Henricsson1,2, Nina Lundegren2, Viveca Wallin Bengtsson1

  • 1Faculty of Health Sciences, Kristianstad University, Kristianstad, Sweden.

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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Older adults accept their orofacial appearance (OA) as it changes with age, navigating social norms and personal effort. Dental issues significantly impact OA perception for some individuals.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Oral health
  • Social psychology

Background:

  • Orofacial appearance (OA) significantly influences quality of life across all age groups.
  • Understanding the perceptions of OA in older adults is crucial for developing targeted health and social support strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the lived experiences and perceptions of orofacial appearance (OA) among individuals aged 65 years and older.
  • To identify key themes and factors influencing how older adults perceive and manage their OA.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative study employing semi-structured interviews with 20 participants aged 65-79 years.
  • Participants were recruited from the Swedish National Study on Aging and Care-Blekinge (SNAC-B).
  • Thematic analysis was used to identify patterns in the interview data.
Keywords:
Agingolder adultsoral healthorofacial appearance

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  • Four main themes emerged: acceptance of current OA, perception of aging as a decline, conforming to social norms of appearance, and maintaining OA with perceived ease.
  • A dual perception of OA was observed, with a societal emphasis on youthfulness contrasting with a negative view of actively striving for a youthful appearance.
  • The impact of dental issues on OA perception was significant only for those experiencing dental problems.

Conclusions:

  • Older adults exhibit complex perceptions of their aging orofacial appearance, balancing acceptance with societal pressures.
  • Efforts to maintain OA are perceived differently, with some finding it effortless.
  • Dental health plays a notable role in the perception of orofacial appearance for a subset of older adults.
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