Journal of Research and Advancement in Dentistry
Official publication of Magadh University and Kolhan University, Government of Bihar and Jharkhand, India
Official publication of Magadh University and Kolhan University, Government of Bihar and Jharkhand, India
Year : 2016
Volume : Volume 6
Issue : Issue 2s
Address for correspondence :
Dr. Jaspreet Singh Tuteja
jaspreet.tuteja@gmail.com
Aims and Objectives: To investigate the impact of OHL on Oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) among adult patients seeking dental care in The Oxford Dental College, Bangalore. Materials and Methods: A total of 400 patients seeking dental care were given a questionnaire that included demographic variables, Oral Health Literacy (OHL), oral health knowledge (OHK) and short version of Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP - 14). Results: The study group consists of 218 (54%) females. The sample majority was graduated (71%) and a mean age of 30 years. 226 (57%) of patients had socio – economic status of upper middle class. The proportion of patients with inadequate OHL and inadequate OHK was 26% and 71%, respectively. The OHIP – 14 mean severity and extent scores for males were 0.80 and 0.87 respectively and for females were 12.93 and 10.78 respectively. A significant association (p <0.001) with all the three OHRQoL measures, OHL and OHK was seen. Conclusion: This study documents that OHL and OHK has a significant impact on OHRQoL.
Keywords: Oral health literacy, oral health knowledge, adult patients, OHRQoL.
